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Alpe Cardada – La Cimetta loop from Orselina

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Ticino

Alpe Cardada – La Cimetta loop from Orselina

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Alpe Cardada – La Cimetta loop from Orselina

00:55

5.76km

310m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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1.17 km

Alpe Cardada

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The view from Alpe Cardada to Lake Maggiore is simply breathtaking. The terrace offers 40 seats. Seasonal dishes are prepared in the open kitchen.

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1.45 km

Alpe Carcada is a very famous place near the Stallone. A mountain pasture full of services thanks to the restaurant, view and surroundings that take away any fatigue. Consider that it is very popular in high season.

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1.46 km

Alpe Cardada Mountain Lodge and Viewpoint

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1.48 km

Lo Stallone Restaurant & View of Lake Maggiore

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Before you tackle the Cardada Trail, you can fortify yourself here. The restaurant serves delicious specialties from Ticino and offers a truly breathtaking view.

If you would like to study the menu in advance, you can do so here: stallone.ch/de.

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1.88 km

Final Ascent to Cimetta

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2.66 km

Monte Cimetta

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At the highest point of Cimetta is the geological observatory with a 360 degree panoramic view of the entire region and the surrounding mountains. A red line symbolizes the Linea …

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2.83 km

La Cimetta

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Fabulous view of the Locarno region from the summit of La Cimetta. You can famously spot both Switzerland's highest and lowest points from here: Lake Maggiore, and the Dufour peak in the Monte Rosa mountain range.

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3.44 km

View of Lake Maggiore from La Cimetta

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From up here you have the brilliant view of the Lago

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5.76 km

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Restaurant

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4.17 km

1.00 km

580 m

Surfaces

3.41 km

2.28 km

< 100 m

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Alpe Cardada – La Cimetta loop from Orselina

Alpe Cardada

Alpe Carcada

Alpe Cardada Mountain Lodge and Viewpoint

Lo Stallone Restaurant & View of Lake Maggiore

Final Ascent to Cimetta

Monte Cimetta

La Cimetta

View of Lake Maggiore from La Cimetta

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