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View of Lake Lugano – Monte Generoso Alpine Route loop from Val Mara

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View of Lake Lugano – Monte Generoso Alpine Route loop from Val Mara

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View of Lake Lugano – Monte Generoso Alpine Route loop from Val Mara

06:36

11.2km

1,150m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.26 km for 1.40 km

After 4.74 km for 124 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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74 m

Rovio Village and View of Lake Lugano

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Rovio is a beautiful, picturesque Ticino mountain village located directly above Lake Lugano. The atmosphere and the Italian flair are very special here. Rovio is an ideal starting point for a hike around Monte Generoso.

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438 m

Birds

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pretty here, very pretty

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2.70 km

View of Lake Lugano

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view of the lake opens up above Rovio... Simply fantastic.

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3.12 km

Perostabbio Trailhead to Monte Generoso

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The access to Monte Generoso, marked in blue and white, begins at Alpe Perostabbio. From here, absolute concentration and sure-footedness as well as a head for heights apply, the path is consistently rated T4.

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3.82 km

Monte Generoso Alpine Route

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The alpine variant up to Monte Generoso is the only highlight. The path is great for climbing and very well secured in the very exposed places. For those who find …

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4.50 km

Swiss–Italian Border Stone

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State border marker between Italy and Switzerland

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4.52 km

Summit of Monte Generoso

Highlight • Summit

From the top you can enjoy a 360° panorama of the Alps, the mountains of Valsassina, Lugano and the plain.

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6.68 km

Viewpoint

10.7 km

Snails

Highlight • Natural

pretty here, very pretty

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.06 km

1.81 km

1.24 km

618 m

405 m

116 m

Surfaces

6.04 km

2.71 km

1.06 km

889 m

550 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,640 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

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Today

Wednesday 15 July

31°C

18°C

31 %

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View of Lake Lugano – Monte Generoso Alpine Route loop from Val Mara

Rovio Village and View of Lake Lugano

Birds

View of Lake Lugano

Perostabbio Trailhead to Monte Generoso

Monte Generoso Alpine Route

Swiss–Italian Border Stone

Summit of Monte Generoso

Snails

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