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Best Mountain Hikes near Pallanza-Intra-Suna

5 routes near Pallanza-Intra-Suna qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 18.0 km and 1,244 m (4,081 ft) of ascent.

That is 13 percent of the 38 routes we map near Pallanza-Intra-Suna. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 18.0 km against 12.4 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 1,244 m (4,081 ft) on average versus 591 m (1,939 ft) across the wider area.

Mountain routes trade effort for scale. Expect sustained climbing, quick weather changes and views that make the numbers worth it. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.

Trails

Marcatura semi-permanente Scenic Trail eseguita con spray bianco a rapido degrado
Hard

Trans Swiss Trail

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
23.6 km
/ 14.6 mi
Elevation gain
1,203 m
Typical duration
6 hr 58 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Protected area dry Grasslands and Pastures of National Importance Monte San Giorgio.
Hard

Trans Swiss Trail

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
12.3 km
/ 7.6 mi
Elevation gain
852 m
Typical duration
3 hr 50 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Marcatura semi-permanente Scenic Trail eseguita con spray bianco a rapido degrado
Hard

ViaGottardo

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
18.0 km
/ 11.2 mi
Elevation gain
1,135 m
Typical duration
5 hr 33 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
View toward Lake Mergozzo and Lago Maggiore (Italy).
Hard

Via Alpina Blue D7

Valais/Wallis · Switzerland

Distance
14.8 km
/ 9.2 mi
Elevation gain
1,602 m
Typical duration
5 hr 29 min
  • Mountain
Staudamm Selvatica im Verzascatal
Hard

02-Sentiero Verzasca

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
21.2 km
/ 13.2 mi
Elevation gain
1,429 m
Typical duration
6 hr 44 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Ooswaartse uitsig vanaf Caviano in Switserland na Bisbinoberg, Italië
Expert

Sentiero Lago di Lugano

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
33.0 km
/ 20.5 mi
Elevation gain
1,580 m
Typical duration
8 hr 29 min
  • Lake
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Caslano, Tessin, Switzerland - Downtown. In the background Monte Lema (1621 m) and Poncione di Breno (1653 m)
Easy

Caslano - Monte Caslano

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
3.0 km
/ 1.9 mi
Elevation gain
323 m
Typical duration
43 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
View from San Giovanni Batista Church, Comologno, Val Onsernone
Easy

Di Monte in Monte - Tappa 1

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
4.5 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
731 m
Typical duration
1 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Pizzo di Ruscada in the Ticino, photographed from a balloon. The cross mark on the left mountain slope marks the landing place of the balloon.
Hard

Di Monte in Monte - Tappa 2

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
16.2 km
/ 10.1 mi
Elevation gain
1,118 m
Typical duration
4 hr 41 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Caslano, Tessin, Switzerland - Downtown. In the background Monte Lema (1621 m) and Poncione di Breno (1653 m)
Easy

Giro/Tour Monte Caslano

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
4.4 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
95 m
Typical duration
1 hr 4 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Trans Swiss TrailTicino23.6 km1,203 m6 hr 58 minHardApril to October
Trans Swiss TrailTicino12.3 km852 m3 hr 50 minHardApril to October
ViaGottardoTicino18.0 km1,135 m5 hr 33 minHardApril to October
Via Alpina Blue D7Valais/Wallis14.8 km1,602 m5 hr 29 minHardJune to October
02-Sentiero VerzascaTicino21.2 km1,429 m6 hr 44 minHardApril to October
Sentiero Lago di LuganoTicino33.0 km1,580 m8 hr 29 minExpertApril to October
M55 - Fondo Monfracchio - Cima di FracchiaTicino4.2 km1,089 m2 hr 39 minHardApril to October
Caslano - Monte CaslanoTicino3.0 km323 m43 minEasyApril to October
Crossifico - Monte Casolo (I) ? / Porto Ceresio (I) ? - fixmeTicino0.9 km57 m13 minEasyApril to October
Di Monte in Monte - Tappa 1Ticino4.5 km731 m1 hrEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Via Alpina Blue D7, ViaGottardo, Trans Swiss Trail. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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