Monte Tamaro

Monte Tamaro is a 1962 meter summit in the Lugano Prealps offering views toward three major lakes: Lugano, Maggiore, and Como. The area is connected by hiking paths and mountain bike trails accessible via cable car from the valley below.

The Tamaro mountain hut was established in 1941 and has served mountaineers for decades as shelter along the ridge. This shelter system shaped how the ridges between Lugano and Locarno became more accessible.

The Santa Maria degli Angeli chapel sits on Alpe Foppa as a striking example of modern religious architecture set against mountain scenery. Visitors experience it as a space where contemporary design and natural surroundings create a reflective environment.

Access is by cable car from Rivera-Bironico to Alpe Foppa, which operates daily year-round. Bring sturdy footwear and prepare for changing weather conditions at elevation.

A network of about 170 kilometers of hiking and biking routes connects this peak to Monte Lema via a continuous ridge. This extensive route system attracts visitors planning multi-day mountain journeys.

Location: Ticino

Elevation above the sea: 1,962 m

GPS coordinates: 46.10389,8.86603

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04