Monte Brè

Monte Brè is a mountain summit in Ticino rising 925 meters above sea level with views extending to Lake Lugano, the Swiss Alps, and surrounding mountain ranges. The peak supports a small inhabited village with a church and dining establishments.

The place began as a farming settlement and gradually became a destination for artists starting in the 20th century. This transformation reshaped both the population and the character of the community.

The village displays contemporary outdoor artworks created by local and visiting artists, with notable works like frescoes by Josef Birò and paintings by Luigi Taddei found in the parish church. These creative works are woven throughout daily life on the mountain.

A funicular railway connects Lugano-Cassarate at the base to the summit, passing through several inhabited slope communities along the way. The journey takes about twenty minutes and arrives directly in the village.

Two restaurants with terraces occupy the village at the summit, each offering views directly over the mountain landscape while serving food and drink. A small church completes this quiet mountaintop settlement.

Location: Ticino

Elevation above the sea: 925 m

GPS coordinates: 46.00908,8.98741

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:00