MONTE TAMARO – MONTE LEMA MOUNTAIN TRAIL

Are you looking for a truly epic adventure? The Monte Tamaro - Monte Lema mountain trail is considered one of the most spectacular hikes in Switzerland.

MONTE TAMARO – MONTE LEMA MOUNTAIN TRAIL

Starting from Alpe Foppa, we suggest skipping the shortcuts and heading straight for the summit of Monte Tamaro. From here, a thrilling ridge walk with its ups and downs awaits you all the way to Monte Lema. The view will leave you speechless: a 360-degree panorama encompassing Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano, and iconic peaks like the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa. An unmissable experience for those who love high-altitude hiking!

Look for the connection Miglieglia, funivia Monte Lema – RIVERA-BIRONICO that fits you best.

Main stops: Alpe Foppa – Capanna Tamaro – Monte Tamaro – Bassa d’Indemini – Bassa di Montoia – Monte Gradiccioli – Monte Pola – Rifugio Agario – Zottone – Monte Lema

Quiet zone for wild animals

This path crosses a quiet zone for fauna. We kindly ask you to abide by the following recommendations.

1.12 – 31.7 all year round

To see all recommendations, click here.

Itinerary details

Length:

13,1 km
Total climb / descent:

962 m / 933 m
Time required:

5 h senza pause
Technique: Medium - T2
Fitness: Difficult

Prices

The tickets for the mountain hike Monte Tamaro - Monte Lema can only be purchased at the cable car valley stations. The tickets are available until 11:30 in the morning.

  Adults (16+) Children (6-15)

Monte Tamaro - Monte Lema

CHF 46.00

CHF 23.00

Monte Tamaro - Monte Lema with shuttle bus*

CHF 61.00

CHF 33.00

* Those, who wish to take the private shuttle bus has to take the cable car from Monte Lema at 16:40 the latest. The seat is guaranteed only for those who have bought the ticket for the shuttle bus at the valley station Monte Tamaro before 11:30 in the morning.

Shuttle bus

A shuttle bus is organised for the journey back from Miglieglia to Rivera (and vice-versa). The shuttle departs at 17:20 in the evening from the valley station in Miglieglia. In order to take the bus, it is necessary to descent from Monte Lema at 16:40. The arrival in Rivera is estimated for around 18:00. The bus runs only if the cable cars are open and if the mountain hike is accessible and the weather conditions are suitable.