Cimetta-Runde

The cable car takes you comfortably to Cardada, Locarno's local mountain, which lies high above Lake Maggiore between the Valle Maggia and the Val Verzasca. The first part leads through the forest, then over scenic terrain up the marked paths towards Cima delle Trosa. The first half of the ascent leads flatly in a wide arc along the west side of the Cimetta. However, the majority of the altitude gain is not made until the second half. But at the summit you are rewarded with an impressive panoramic view. On the way back from the Cima della Trosa along the east side of the Cimetta, several mountain huts tempt you to take a break.