A via ferrata suspension bridge above a green mountain valley.

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Lugano

Via Ferrata San Salvatore

Closed
K4-K5difficult - very difficult
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Via Ferrata San Salvatore climbs the north-west face of Monte San Salvatore above Lugano in a short but demanding line. The route is athletic rather than purely scenic: a thick steel cable, a limited number of iron steps, and sections that are steep to slightly overhanging call for good strength and calm movement. The climb is usually completed in well under two hours including the approach, and the top rewards you with wide views over Lake Lugano and the surrounding peaks. Avoid the route when the rock is wet or storms are possible.
Getting There
00:30 h
On The Wall
01:10 h
Getting Back
00:20 h
Total Duration
02:00 h

Links

montesansalvatore.chSAC

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Elevation profile

Length
1.7 km
Ascent
420 m
Descent
31 m
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Via Ferratas in this area

Via Ferrata San Salvatore

Closed
K4-K5difficult - very difficult
02:00 h

Rentals

  • Balmelli Sport

    Address Via Pioda 10, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

    Offers via ferrata equipment rentals including harnesses, shock-absorbing lanyards, and helmets.
    Open website

Weather

    1. high clouds 22.9°C
    2. high clouds 25.2°C
    3. high clouds 27°C
    4. high clouds 27°C

    1. mostly sunny, some clouds 18.6°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 21.3°C
    3. sunny 23.3°C
    4. sunny 23.5°C

    1. mostly sunny, some clouds 18.1°C
    2. sunny 20.4°C
    3. sunny 22.1°C
    4. sunny 22.3°C

    1. sunny 17.6°C
    2. sunny 20.5°C
    3. sunny 22.6°C
    4. high clouds 23°C

    1. sunny 17°C
    2. sunny 20°C
    3. sunny 22.1°C
    4. sunny 22.3°C

    1. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 18.2°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 20.9°C
    3. sunny 22.4°C
    4. sunny 22.2°C

    1. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 17.7°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 20.2°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 21.9°C
    4. sunny 22.1°C

    1. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 17.9°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 20.3°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 21.9°C
    4. sunny 22.1°C

    1. mostly sunny, some clouds 18.2°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 20.4°C
    3. sunny 21.7°C
    4. sunny 21.8°C
Forecast updated: 21.09.2026 03:50
Source: MeteoSwiss