Monte Boglia, Mountain in Ticino, Switzerland
Monte Boglia rises to 1,516 meters at the border between Switzerland and Italy, presenting a prominent silhouette above Lake Lugano's southern shores.
The mountain has marked the natural boundary between Swiss Ticino and Italian Lombardy regions since the establishment of modern borders in 1848.
Local mountaineering groups organize annual climbs to Monte Boglia's summit, preserving traditional Alpine hiking practices through generations.
Hikers reach the summit via a T2-grade trail from Brè village, with the ascent taking approximately two hours through marked paths in beech forests.
From the peak, visitors observe both Swiss and Italian territories simultaneously, including Lake Lugano, Monte Rosa, and the Denti della Vecchia mountains.
Location: Lugano
Location: Valsolda
Elevation above the sea: 1,516 m
GPS coordinates: 46.02978,9.00756
Latest update: April 2, 2025 19:36
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