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Switzerland
Ticino
Riva San Vitale

Valley Hiking Trail – Punta Poiana loop from Monte San Giorgio

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Hiking trails & Routes
Switzerland
Ticino
Riva San Vitale

Valley Hiking Trail – Punta Poiana loop from Monte San Giorgio

Hard

5.0

(2)

8

hikers

Valley Hiking Trail – Punta Poiana loop from Monte San Giorgio

05:41

15.1km

840m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

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671 m

Church of Santa Croce (Riva San Vitale)

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The Renaissance church of Santa Croce rises above the town of Riva San Vitale and was built towards the end of the 16th century. The yellow facade and the mighty …

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1.66 km

View of Riva San Vitale and Capolago

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Paths immersed in the dense forest, in some points the view of the Ceresi opens up

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4.32 km

View of Lake Lugano from Monte San Giorgio

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On Monte San Giorgio you will find yourself in a bivouac where you can stay sheltered, there are drinks and water inside the bivouac, which are not free!
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4.60 km

Abandoned Building at Alpe Forello

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An abandoned building along the path to Monte San Giorgio.

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5

6.38 km

Serpiano Cable Car Mountain Station and View of Lake Lugano

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Serpiano is an enchanting place that can be reached by car from Mendriso or by cableway from Brusino (on Lugano's Lake). Forest vegetation keeps this place cool in the summer; …

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7.58 km

Valley Hiking Trail

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Those who prefer to walk into the valley and want to take a digestive walk after visiting the grotto can go on foot. Nice way. Good walking shoes are recommended. 👍

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8.57 km

View of Lake Lugano near Morcote

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11.3 km

Punta Poiana

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Great views of San Salvatore and Lake Lugano.

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15.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.14 km

4.36 km

2.83 km

1.51 km

1.16 km

Surfaces

8.02 km

5.55 km

852 m

528 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,050 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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