Spotguide Lugano
The Lugano region is one of the most varied and versatile mountain bike regions in Ticino and boasts four of the biggest highlights of the southern canton: Monte Bar, Monte Tamaro, Monte Lema and Monte Generoso. A network of single trails of all levels of difficulty runs through the region - the further south you go, the more flowy the trails become. All-mountain bikers in particular get their money's worth in the Lugano region, as apart from a few exceptions, the climbs have to be mastered under your own steam.
Bucket list
Monte Tamaro with the descent to Agno belongs in every mountain biker's palmares.
Monte Bar is Lugano's local mountain and boasts the classic trail from San Lucio to Tesserete
Monte Generoso is a must on bike tours in the region, and not just because of the phenomenal view
Spend the night in the Capanna Monte Bar and enjoy the sunset high above Lugano.
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Getting there
Lugano is the largest town in Ticino and is connected by rail via the Gotthard line. The railroad from Lugano in the direction of Milan to the towns of Mendrisio, Chiasso and Como. Malcantone and Ponte Tresa are also connected to the rail network via a regional line. Postbuses with rear carriers for bicycles travel to the more remote places in the Lugano region such as Tesserete, the Malcantone hinterland or the Valle di Muggio near Mendrisio.
Ticino, and the Lugano region in particular, is excellently developed for private transportation. The region can be reached from the north and south via the Gotthard highway, while well-developed cantonal or regional roads lead to all other regions. Important to know: There are regular traffic jams in the region around Lugano during rush hour during the week. The region directly at a customs crossing to Italy is particularly affected.
Inspirations
Trail Map
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Ride tours
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Shuttles & Bike parks
The Lugano region is home to Monte Tamaro and Monte Lema, the two best-known mountain railroads with bike transport in Ticino. Bike transport on the funicular up Monte Generoso is also possible, but only as far as the Bellavista middle station - from there you have to pedal along the railroad line yourself. This is a good example of how underdeveloped bike transport in the region still is compared to Graubünden or Valais. This is particularly true of the Postbuses, where bike transportation depends on the mood of the driver. It is not without reason that several companies in the region have specialized in shuttle services for mountain bikers with minibuses and trailers.</p
Mountain railways & shuttles
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