Funicular Monte Brè Ticket from Lugano Cassarate

With the funicular, you take a 14-minute ride from Lugano Cassarate over two sections up to Monte Brè. Up there, you'll be greeted with wonderful views of Lake Lugano and the surrounding mountains.

Easy to difficult hiking trails are available in an extensive network of paths. Bicycles are only transported in section 2.

Section 1:

• Valley station: Lugano Cassarate
• Mountain station: Suvigliana
• The train holds a maximum of 30 people and runs continuously between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM every 15 minutes.

Section 2:

• Valley station: Suvigliana
• Intermediate stations: Albonago - Aldesago - Brè Villaggio
• Mountain station: Monte Brè
• The train holds a maximum of 68 people and runs continuously between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM every 30 minutes. In summer, the operating hours are extended in the evening.

Practical information:

• Strollers: Collapsible or closed strollers and buggies are transported for free. They must fit through the turnstile at the entrance and exit.
• Wheelchairs cannot be transported.
• Small dogs (up to a maximum height of 30 cm at the shoulders) can travel for free in a suitable container (basket or bag) without their own seat.
• Bicycles are only taken in section 2 (for a fee) but must not be excessively dirty.
• There are only a few parking spaces at the valley station Lugano Cassarate. It’s advisable to arrive via public transport (bus lines 2 and 12 TPL).

Monte Brè is located east of Lugano. It sits at 925 m above sea level and is known as the sunniest mountain in Switzerland. As a viewpoint, it offers a view of Lake Lugano with the bay of Lugano. Surrounding it are the mountains of the Bernese and Valais Alps. Monte Brè, just like Monte San Salvatore, is a local mountain of Lugano. The extensive network of hiking trails offers routes for all difficulty levels.

• Lugano Region Michele Mengozzi, Milo Zanecchia

• Please check the timetables on the day of travel