Making the most of your half fare card

Lugano Ticino

  

Lugano - Monte San Salvatore

(912m/2,995ft) Half-day

The funicular from Lugano Paradiso takes 15 minutes to reach the summit, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the lake and the Swiss Alps. Try the restaurant with its beautiful panoramic terrace.

26Sfrs or 13Sfrs with your half fare card.

Lugano - Monte Brè

(933m/3,053ft) Half-day

 A 20 minute funicular journey to the top of Monte Brè will reward you with a magnificent view of the bay of Lugano and its surroundings with the Bernese and Valais Alps in the distance.

20Sfrs or 10Sfrs with your half fare card.

 

Rivera - Monte Tamaro

(1,530m/4,896ft) Full-day

 Situated in the area between Lugano – Bellinzona – Locarno. Travel by train to Rivera and catch the cable car to the top of Monte Tamaro at Alpe Foppa for some of the most beautiful views of Swiss and Italian mountains and lakes. Alpe Foppa is also the starting point of several panoramic hikes and alpine coaster bob and has a restaurant serving Swiss-Italian specialities.

From Rivera 22Sfrs or 11Sfrs with your half fare card.

Miglieglia - Monte Lema

(1,624m/5,328ft) Full-day

You take the bus to Miglieglia to connect with the cable car to the top of one of the most panoramic and majestic summits of Italian Switzerland. Its natural green terrace overlooks the southern valleys of Ticino, and the lakes of Lugano and Maggiore. There is a panoramic restaurant to add to your enjoyment.

From Miglieglia 24Sfrs or 12Sfrs with your half fare card.

 

Capolago - Monte Generoso

(1,704m/5,590ft) Full-day

Monte Generoso is the highest mountain around
Lugano and the 40 minute journey by cog wheel
railway starts from Capolago which can be reached by train, bus or lake steamer. From the summit you have magnificent panoramic views over the Alps, the lakes of Lugano, Como and Maggiore as well as the plain of Lombardy.

From Capolago 38Sfrs or 19Sfrs with your half fare card.

Cruises on Lake Lugano

A great range of cruises around the lake to some of the most wonderful villages including; Gandria is an unspoilt, picturesque village at the foot of Monte Brè, with narrow streets and great restaurants. Another captivating location is Morcote with its long arcades, old houses, shops and the church of Santa Maria del Sasso. Campione d’Italia, which is an Italian enclave on Lake Lugano famous for its casino and the sanctuary ‘Madonna del Ghirli’ built in the 9th century, is also worth a visit.

With your half fare card you only pay half the published fare

 

Bellinzona

A short journey by train from Lugano will be rewarded by a great day out in the historic town of Bellinzona recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The old town is dominated by three fantastically preserved medieval castles. Allow time for lunch!

From Lugano 24Sfrs or 12Sfrs with your half fare card.

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Explore SWITZERLAND

Scenic Rail Journeys

The highlight of a Swiss holiday is to travel along one of the many scenic routes which cross Switzerland. These journeys are a great way of combining resorts to create your own two centre or multi-stay holiday and we have shown a few suggestions but we will be happy to help you with your individual requirements.

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