⚠️ 22 October 2026: the starting point of the walk has been changed and the route shortened.
Brè sopra Lugano and Monte Bré
A walk starting from Brè sopra Lugano around Mount Bré, offering several breathtaking views of Lugano and its lakes. A short walk with a pleasant climb.
Details
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 1.69 mi -
Average duration: 1h 20 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 594 ft -
Descent: - 587 ft -
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Highest point: 3,041 ft -
Lowest point: 2,569 ft
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Country:
Switzerland
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Area: Alps -
City:
Lugano -
Start/End: N 46.011001° / E 8.99557° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,569 ft - Piazzale Brè public car park
- 1 : mi 0.49 - alt. 3,035 ft - Monte Brè
- 2 : mi 1.25 - alt. 2,710 ft - Cross
- S/E : mi 1.69 - alt. 2,569 ft - Piazzale Brè public car park
Notes
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User 13559508
Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 20, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
A very pleasant walk.
However, it isn’t possible to park at the start in Aldesago, near the Airbnb flats, as these are all private car parks.
You’ll need to drive further up to the public car park at Piazzale Brè, which is point 2 on the walk, meaning a shorter walk and less elevation gain.
Make sure you have some change (Swiss francs or euros) for the car park, as the system for paying by phone (Easypark & Co) is rather unreliable.
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