Monte Generoso

Monte Generoso: a balcony over Ticino and Lombardy

Spend an unforgettable day at Monte Generoso with its cogwheel train, the "Stone flower" by architect Botta and the breathtaking 360° view.

Monte Generoso is one of the most panoramic mountains in Ticino, with a view as far as the eye can see of the lakes of Lugano, Como and Maggiore, the Alps and the Po Valley.
The cogwheel train leaves from Capolago and reaches an altitude of 1700 metres, where the beautiful Flower of Stone dominates. It was built in 2017 by the Ticino architect Mario Botta and houses two restaurants, a conference room and a panoramic terrace.
From the top start many excursions, you can visit the observatory, the cave of the bear, rent a mountain bike or just enjoy the view.

From the Tresa Bay Hotel you can reach Monte Generoso either by car, along the lake along a scenic road between Italy and Switzerland, or by public transport.
If you stay with us, you will receive the Ticino Ticket, included in the room price, which allows you to travel for free on public transport and offers reductions on tourist attractions, including the train to Monte Generoso.
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