This trek combines nature and art, starting and ending in the center of Cuasso al Monte.

Starting from the town center take Via Roma. The first stop is the votive chapel dedicated to Saint Bartolomeo from which you then take the path to the Alp della Croce. Following the path choosing the road on the left to the various crossroads, you will reach the chapel of the Alp della Croce from which a small detour departs for the panoramic point called Sasso Paradiso from where you can see the whole Lake Lugano. Returning to the Alp della Croce, continue along the path passing Alp Prà (or Alp Boscaccio) towards the Bocchetta Stivione, the highest point on the route. From here you can start the descent towards Cuasso al Monte keeping the left at the crossroads and passing through Prà Pittur and Laeut and returning to the town center.

DETAILS:

• Duration: 2 hours e 30 minutes
• Distance: 7 km
• Difficulty: Medium
• Altitude: 345 mt
• Starting and Arrival point: Cuasso al Monte
• Parking: yes