San Giorgio hike
The mountain of Monte San Giorgio beside Lake Lugano is regarded as the best fossil record of marine life from the Triassic Period (~250 million years ago). It is a site of extreme historical, archaeological and scientific value. And the panorama from it's summit is exceptional. Do not miss this wonderful mountain walk.
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The village of Meride is one of the most convenient starting points for the Monte San Giorgio ascend. The museum of fossils from Monte San Giorgio is located in Meride. There's a paid parking place in the village as well as a free parking area just before the village. Another San Giorgio trail goes from the village of Serpiano which is twice shorter.
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The central part of the walk is flat and very relaxing, especially compared to the rocky steep road in the beginning.
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Here is the first on this trail well developed rest area with tables and benches.
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Italy in a mist.
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The massive Monte Rosa (4634m) group of mountains is hard not to notice. Monte Rosa is the second-highest mountain of the Alps.
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There's a house at the summit where you could spend a night if you want to meet the sunrise there. I bet mornings are mind-blowing there.
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Lugano lake panorama from the Mountain of San Giorgio's summit. There are benches for travellers, so you could contemplate the beauty as long as you want. The mountain in the centre is the Monte San Salvatore which is a great hiking destination as well. The city of Lugano is just behind the Monte San Salvatore and to the right.
Use the PeakVisor app to name all the mountains! It labels all of them on your camera screen.
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