It is best to visit on a clear, sunny day for the best views.
There is a cog railway that takes you from CapoLago-Vetta station to the near-top of the mountain. The ride to the top is about 30-35 minutes and the cog goes through a few tunnels as it makes it's way to the top. There are two stops...
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Trip to Monte Generose on a clear day was an refreshing experience to us. It was windy when we had been there - 50km/hr. Mini Trek to the peak was fun. We could see several mountain peaks and the large stretch of water. Mountain goats were the added attraction on our trip. Overall an enjoyable day.
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On a clear day a trip on the cog-wheel raiway to the summit of Monte Generoso (1704m) is a worthwhile experience. Unfortunately the day we went up recently it seemed clear at lake-level, in Lugano, but at the summit it was rather hazy so we weren't able to see very far. On a clear day you are apparently able to...
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