Big Bench – Poncione d'Arzo loop from Saltrio

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Big Bench – Poncione d'Arzo loop from Saltrio

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Big Bench – Poncione d'Arzo loop from Saltrio

01:33

9.26km

520m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.91 km

Big Bench

Highlight • Monument

In Saltrio, in May 2022, the first Big Bench in the province of Varese was inaugurated by the group of Friends of Monte Orsa, with the patronage of the municipal administration.

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2.02 km

1000 Steps Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice hiking trail to Monte Pravello. There on the IT side there is a fortification to visit.

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2.92 km

Poncione d'Arzo

Highlight • Summit

Panoramic point with a wide view on San Giorgio peak and the bridge named "pontediga" on Lugano's lake.

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3.15 km

Poncione d'Arzo Summit

Highlight • Summit

impregnable view

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3.16 km

View from Monte Pravello

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Simple and well-marked route, ... spectacular views of Lake Lugano and a bit of history .. "Cadorna Line" and Cava Brusata not to be missed

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4.53 km

Monte Orsa Summit and Fortifications

Highlight • Summit

impregnable view

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4.55 km

Monte Orsa — summit and view of Lake Lugano

Highlight • Summit

Fantastically beautiful view of Lake Lugano, Switzerland and Italy.

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5.47 km

View of Lake Lugano from Monte Gerosio

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Fantastically beautiful view of Lake Lugano, Switzerland and Italy.

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9.26 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.70 km

1.53 km

1.43 km

497 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.35 km

2.81 km

1.55 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (980 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

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Big Bench – Poncione d'Arzo loop from Saltrio

Big Bench

1000 Steps Trail

Poncione d'Arzo

Poncione d'Arzo Summit

View from Monte Pravello

Monte Orsa Summit and Fortifications

Monte Orsa — summit and view of Lake Lugano

View of Lake Lugano from Monte Gerosio

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