Monte Gazzirola Ridge Walk (Sentiero Lago di Lugano)

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Monte Gazzirola Ridge Walk (Sentiero Lago di Lugano)

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Monte Gazzirola Ridge Walk (Sentiero Lago di Lugano)

07:05

15.7km

1,070m

Hiking

Ridge walk along the Swiss-Italian border with views of three major lakes from Monte Gazzirola.

Last updated: September 18, 2025

Waypoints

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2.36 km

View of Alpe Segor

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2.49 km

View from Sasso Basciotta

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From here at an altitude of 2079 meters, there is a breathtaking view of Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano and Lake Como.

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2.81 km

Garzirola Hut

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Wonderful refuge belonging to Val Cavargna, from here you can reach Monte Gazzirola.

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4.57 km

Well rested?

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5.29 km

San Lucio Pass

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The Capanna San Lucio is a refuge that can be reached starting from Val Cavargna or from Valcolla, the opposite Swiss valley.

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10.6 km

Panoramic Bivouac

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12.4 km

Commemorative marker

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14.0 km

Summit of Monte Gazzirola

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A mountain on the border between Switzerland and Italy that offers an amazing view.

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15.5 km

Pozzaiolo

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15.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

4.94 km

365 m

Surfaces

8.68 km

6.96 km

104 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,080 m)

Lowest point (1,500 m)

Weather

Thursday 5 November

8°C

5°C

87 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Monte Gazzirola Ridge Walk (Sentiero Lago di Lugano)

View of Alpe Segor

View from Sasso Basciotta

Garzirola Hut

Well rested?

San Lucio Pass

Panoramic Bivouac

Commemorative marker

Summit of Monte Gazzirola

Pozzaiolo

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