Arosio – Monte Ferraro (1493m) – Passo Dagario (1550m) -Monte Lema (1619m) – Miglieglia
A hike with views to the lowest and highest points of Switzerland
A lovely hike along a broad ridge to Monte Lema. There are beautiful views in all directions - to the 4000m peaks of Switzerland, Swiss and Italian lakes and even across to the French alps. Stunning.
This hike starts from Arosio and ends at Miglieglia (Tessin, south Switzerland).
Time of year: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tags: Public transport, Mountain transport, Food en-route, Cute villages, Ice-cream at end of hike, Can be shortened
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Hiked by us on: 12th January 2019
With gloomy, grey weather in the north of the alps, we decided to travel to the south and enjoy blue skies and sunshine – and enjoy a beautiful hike.
We started in the village of Arosio – there are actually a string of beautiful villages in this area. We then headed toward Monte Ferraro and the views started to open up.
After a passing a couple of alp farmhouses shut down for the winter and started to climb up to Passo d’Agario.
Once we reached the pass and the ridge, then wow! Views in all directions, including the lowest point of Switzerland (Lago Maggiore – 193m) and the highest (Dufourspitze – 4634m).
And to the south, were equally great views into southern Switzerland and beyond.
beautiful…
We then strolled along the broad ridge all the way to Monte Lema with constant views – wonderful!
At Monte Lema, you can take the gondola down to Miglieglia or wander down. For us in winter, the gondola was closed so it was a stroll down to the village – for a well deserved hot chocolate!
Food, accommodation and/or villages we found on this hike
Monte Lema
(Food and accommodation)
At the summit, visitors will find a hostel and a nice restaurant. Here you can enjoy traditional dishes from the Ticino either in the hut or on the beautiful terrace and admire the nature of the Malcantone.
The 5 day forecast in Ramosch
Webcams
We could not find any webcams in the area close to this hike.
Need some hiking down-time?
If you need a day off from hiking, below are some of the great things you can do within 30 km from the start of this hike.
Travel on lake Lugano
(10.5 km away)
Take a relaxing ferry ride on one of the numerous ferries criss-crossing this wonderful lake
Swiss miniature
(11.1 km away)
See the whole of Switzerland in miniature
Castles of Bellinzona
(18.7 km away)
The three castles of Bellinzona are not only unique to the Alpine region; they also share a part on the prestigious UNESCO cultural world heritage list since the year 2000.
Bellinzona outdoor pool
(18.8 km away)
Large outdoor pool with loads of space for relaxing
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