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Guided excursion: Sonvico - historical nature trail

Duration: 4h
Languages: German
Guru: Ursina
Registered on June 11, 2023

Welcome! My name is Ursina, I am Swiss German and passed my childhood near Zurich, however Lugano has been my home for the last 25 years. Having had a professional background in Hotel and Catering I am multilingual. I would like to share this beautiful city and its surroundings with everyone, and I have created a tour to show the best sites of interest in Lugano and its environment in a cost-effective way. It will be a great pleasure to guide you through a discovery trip of our beautiful city and area. Book your tour and follow me and enjoy this beautiful place on Lake Ceresio with the surrounding Alps.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Guided excursion

Sonvico - historical nature trail

A territory of particular beauty, significant testimonies of the past, notable historical and artistic heritage, a nature to be rediscovered. The itinerary is traced according to the four elements Water, Fire, Earth and Sky. The 28 observation points are indicated with numbered descriptive panels.

Itinerary

Sonvico (600 m) - Torrente di Dino (Mulino) (539) – Pairàgh (636) - Pianche (848) - Rose window (824) - Madonna d'Arla (827) - Monte Roveraccio (904) via selva castanile Pian Piret - San Martino Church (756) - Sonvico (600 m)
Itinerary on the topographic map

Information

Route accessible to everyone, including children. How to get there: - private cars: up to Sonvico, free parking on the dirt road. - public transport: Lugano North Station bus 461 towards Villa Luganese up to Sonvico Stazione.

Equipment

Mountain or trekking boots, clothes suitable for the season, comfortable backpack with packed lunch and drinks, if necessary. walking sticks, protection against rain, sun and wind, personal pharmacy (in particular medicines).

Important: Each participant is responsible for being sufficiently covered against accidents.





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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Sonvico, Stazione ARL, 6968 Lugano, S...
    Sonvico, Stazione ARL, 6968 Lugano, Switzerland
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    Sonvico station stop - reachable by Bus 461 (ARL website: https://arlsa.ch/) towards Villa Luganese. By car: Car park available. I wear the Guru Walk card around my neck.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Sonvico
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Madonna d'Arla
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Monte Roveraccio
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Oratorio San Martino
  • 5
    Outside visit
    L'Alborón più vecchio Castagno sul territorio

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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