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The crossing Monte Lema – Monte Tamaro

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The crossing Monte Lema – Monte Tamaro

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The crossing Monte Lema – Monte Tamaro

07:57

18.4km

980m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 14, 2024

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89 m

Monte Lema Summit Hostel

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The functional self-service restaurant Ostello Vetta with its panoramic terrace is the ideal place to enjoy popular Ticino specialties and the wonderful panorama from the summit of Monte Lema. The cozy mountain inn also offers overnight accommodation.

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506 m

Forcora d'Arasio

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1.63 km

Poncione di Breno

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Mainly grassy relief of the border chain that separates from Monte Tamaro. However, it has a rugged and wild eastern slope, which makes it particularly admirable in winter. A beautiful, …

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2.73 km

Zottone

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Nice part of the route... a bit off the beaten track but worth it.

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4.61 km

Agario Hut (self-service)

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On the path towards Monte Lama there is this small refuge where you can get drinks and food in self-service.

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5.68 km

View of Lake Maggiore from the Ticino Mountains

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This view is terrific. When the weather is nice, you can see the vastness and the lakes. In cloudy weather you experience a mystical scenery.

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6.75 km

Monte Gradiccioli

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Three high-altitude trails intersect at the 1,936-meter-high summit. So no matter where you hike from here, you will definitely be accompanied by a breathtaking view.

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7.76 km

Monte Tamaro Ridge Trail

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Spectacular path with a 360° view of Italy and Switzerland, which leads to the crests of Monte Tamaro, amidst boundless mountain pastures where horses often graze.

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9.26 km

Monte Tamaro

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At 1,960 meters, the Tamaro is not an extremely difficult summit to climb, but it can rightly be described as an extreme vantage point. It is one of the few …

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18.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

3.98 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.22 km

8.50 km

549 m

151 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,900 m)

Lowest point (1,470 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

21°C

12°C

20 %

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Trail Reviews

Francesco Candiani

August 10, 2025, Traversata Lema-Tamaro

The crossing itself gives a good idea, given the distance covered and the significant elevation gain, the route was entirely south-facing with 30 degrees at 2,000 meters (unexpected). I also had to contend with water management, made possible by the two self-service refuges and the blessed fountain just below Lema. I had a unique encounter with some Asian cattle, truly unique. A day full of challenges.

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The crossing Monte Lema – Monte Tamaro

Monte Lema Summit Hostel

Forcora d'Arasio

Poncione di Breno

Zottone

Agario Hut (self-service)

View of Lake Maggiore from the Ticino Mountains

Monte Gradiccioli

Monte Tamaro Ridge Trail

Monte Tamaro

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