Cima di Fiorina

At an elevation of 1,810 meters (5,938 feet) and with a prominence of 316 meters (1,037 feet), Cima di Fiorina (or Cima di Fojorina) is considered an easy mountain to hike and climb. It is part of the Lugano Prealps on the border between Switzerland and Italy at Como.

What makes this mountain unique is that it has two summits, hence the singular form “Cima di Fojorina,” or its plural form “Cime di Fojorina.”

Cima di Fiorina is located in Riserva Naturale Valsolda, a nature reserve home to a variety of wildlife including chamois, red deer and roe deer that are easily observable.

The famous “Scenic Trail” of Lugano traverses the mountain summit. This trail is a stunning panoramic excursion along ridges in the Lugano area through awe-inspiring landscapes offering unique vistas! The long route is 54 km with a height difference of 3900 meters and starts at Tesserete, a picturesque village near Lugano.

Two huts are located not far from Cima di Fiorina. Capanna San Lucio on the Swiss side and Rifugio San Lucio on the Italian side of the San Lucio pass. The Rifugio San Lucio used to be a customs station but has now been converted into a hut. Both huts are excellent stopovers.