Monte Tamaro
Lugano, Switzerland • USD 31 - USD 45 approx.• 
Underrated
Underrated
Best months to visit
Jul, Aug
15°C – 25°C, warmest month, mostly sunny with occasional showers, excellent conditions for hiking and adventure activities, high crowds, peak season
15°C – 25°C, warmest month, mostly sunny with occasional showers, excellent conditions for hiking and adventure activities, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
Yes
Cable car and base area accessible; summit requires hiking with stairs and slopes.
Cable car and base area accessible; summit requires hiking with stairs and slopes.
Value for money
Medium
Pricing is fair, but activities are weather dependent.
Pricing is fair, but activities are weather dependent.
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Summarised by AI
Breathtaking Scenery
Couples loved the views from the new cable car and the scenic trails. Romantic!
Perfect Getaway
Visitors found it perfect for a day out, with good weather and activities.
New Cablecar
Couples raved about the new cable car experience and its ease of access.
Limited Activities
Winter season closures left couples with fewer activity options. Disappointing.
Pricey Adventure
Some couples found the adventure park activities a bit expensive for the experience.
Weather Dependent
Couples warned that the experience is highly dependent on good weather conditions.
How to book
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Hours of operation
Monday
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
In-depth experience
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When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
LOW
-1-6°C
Cold with frequent rain or snow; winter conditions prevail and mountain access is limited.
Cold with frequent rain or snow; winter conditions prevail and mountain access is limited.
Closed
All activities and the cable car remain closed for the winter and due to ongoing cable car construction (2024-2025).
All activities and the cable car remain closed for the winter and due to ongoing cable car construction (2024-2025).
Not recommended
Monte Tamaro is not accessible to visitors in December due to winter closure and construction; alternative attractions in the region may be open.
Monte Tamaro is not accessible to visitors in December due to winter closure and construction; alternative attractions in the region may be open.
January
LOW
-6-2°C
Cold winter conditions with occasional snowfall and frequent cloudy days. Temperatures often drop below freezing, especially at higher altitudes.
Cold winter conditions with occasional snowfall and frequent cloudy days. Temperatures often drop below freezing, especially at higher altitudes.
Closed
All visitor attractions, cable car, and activities are closed for winter. Only hiking at lower altitudes may be possible on your own risk.
All visitor attractions, cable car, and activities are closed for winter. Only hiking at lower altitudes may be possible on your own risk.
Not recommended
Monte Tamaro is not accessible for regular tourism in January due to winter closure of all facilities and the cable car.
Monte Tamaro is not accessible for regular tourism in January due to winter closure of all facilities and the cable car.
February
LOW
-5-4°C
Cold winter weather with a mix of snow and occasional rain, depending on altitude. Frequent overcast days.
Cold winter weather with a mix of snow and occasional rain, depending on altitude. Frequent overcast days.
Closed
All tourist infrastructure, including cable car, adventure park, and restaurants, remains closed.
All tourist infrastructure, including cable car, adventure park, and restaurants, remains closed.
Not recommended
Monte Tamaro is not open for tourism in February; mountain access is limited to possible winter hiking in lower areas at your own risk.
Monte Tamaro is not open for tourism in February; mountain access is limited to possible winter hiking in lower areas at your own risk.
March
LOW
-3-8°C
Cool to mild, with snow possible early in the month and increasing chance of rain as spring approaches.
Cool to mild, with snow possible early in the month and increasing chance of rain as spring approaches.
Closed
Tourist infrastructure remains closed until the summer season begins, usually in April or May.
Tourist infrastructure remains closed until the summer season begins, usually in April or May.
Not recommended
March is generally not suitable for visiting Monte Tamaro due to continued closure of cable car and attractions and lingering winter conditions.
March is generally not suitable for visiting Monte Tamaro due to continued closure of cable car and attractions and lingering winter conditions.
How to get there
Cable Car
Recommended
The cable car ascends from Rivera to Alpe Foppa.
Train
Recommended
Take the train to Rivera-Bironico station. From there, it's a short walk to the cable car valley station.
Walking
Recommended
Walk from Rivera-Bironico station to the cable car, and on the trails at Alpe Foppa.
Bike
Bikes can be used on the trails at Alpe Foppa, accessible via the cable car.
Car
Drive via the A2 motorway, exiting at Rivera. Parking is available at the cable car station.
Taxi
Taxis are available to reach the cable car base station in Rivera.
Additional info
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Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Stairs Present
Seating Available
Flat Terrain
Hiking Required
Elevator Available
Mobility Scooter Friendly
Ramps Available
Pregnancy
Not suitable for pregnancy
Allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required
Age
Ages 6-75