The pearl of Lake Maggiore
Enjoy a magnificent panorama stretching from the Maggia delta to the Monte Rosa massif.
Visit the highest point in Switzerland (Monte Rosa) and the lowest point (Ascona). From Orselina the journey takes you to Cardada (1,340 metres above sea level). Then ride on the Cimetta chairlift to an altitude of 1,670 metres, where you can take in the magnificent 360° panorama of Lake Maggiore and the nearby valleys.
Offer
The RailAway offer
Your benefit:
- train ticket (20%), cable car to Orselina (20%), gondela to Cardada (20%), chairlift to Cimetta (20%)
Offer valid:
1 March until 7 November 2010
Offer handicapped accessible
Attractions
Attractions
- Madonna del Sasso church of pilgrimage houses a large collection of sacred art (Orselina)
- Panoramic outlook platform, geological observation station providing information about the region
- «Play path» and small Indian village
- Orienteering trail, mountain bike circular track, official Nordic walking trails, starting point for paragliding
Information
Information
- 5 restaurants and cabins, of which 4 offer overnight accommodation; cable car departs every 15 minutes, gondola lift every 30 minutes. From July to September, shows at the Falconeria (falcon park) every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
- Info Tel. 091 735 30 30;
www.cardada.ch
Prices
Price samples in CHF and information
| 2nd class | 1/2 | 1/1 |
|---|---|---|
| Basel SBB | 92.60 |
153.40 |
| Bern | 98.20 |
164.60 |
| Luzern | 74.20 |
116.60 |
| Zürich HB | 77.40 |
123.00 |
Train tickets valid for 3 days.
With General Abonnement:
reduced-price tickets (CHF 31.80) can be purchased at station of departure
With Junior Travel Card:
reduced-price tickets (CHF 11.60) can be purchased at station of departure
Return ticket, article no. 5592
Direct bookings: at the railway station or through
Rail Service 0900 300 300 (CHF 1.19/min. from the Swiss fixed-line network)
Pricing examples apply to usual routing.
According to the legal requirements the licensed carriers are liable for the damages that stand in context to their company. They cannot take any further liability.
Prices incl. VAT / prices are subject to change.
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