Monte San Giorgio
Monte San Giorgio lies between the southern arms of the Lake of Lugano. It is 1,097 metres high and a wonderful view can be had from the peak. Monte San Giorgio has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2 July 2003.

Monte Generoso
Monte Generoso is the mountain with the most wonderful view in Canton Ticino. It can be reached by a convenient rack railway which leaves Capolago (274 metres a.s.l.) and reaches the peak in 40 minutes travelling through unspoilt nature

The Muggio Valley
The Muggio Valley is a typical prealpine valley. Its main features are peace and quiet, the beauty of the landscape and easy contact with nature. In fact almost all of the area is made up of pastures, wood and forests, situated between 300 and 700 metres

Routes through the vineyards
There are three thematic routes through vineyards which were realised on the occasion of the centenary of the Merlot grape; topics linked to the local vine growing and wine producing activities are presented on 30 panels; these are interesting also for th

Mendrisio
Mendrisio has been a political centre since the Middle Ages and the times of the Landvogt (Overlord) and is the main town in the district. Findings which date back to the Neolithic and Roman ages are witness to its ancient origins.