Sentiero del Meriggio
- 0.9 mi
- round trip
- 872 ft
- climb
- 2,817 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentiero del Meriggio is a moderate out-and-back hike in Ticino, Switzerland, about 2.7 miles from the town of Mendrisio. The route is roughly 1.7 miles long, and it rises to a high point of 2,817 feet. The climb is a steady one, with a total gain of 872 feet over the course of the trip, and the trail returns to its starting point. The hike is a compact outing, and the figures are worth noting: the elevation gain is 872 feet for the full round trip, and the trail is about 1.7 miles long. That makes it a manageable day for anyone looking to spend a few hours on foot close to Mendrisio. Several other destinations sit within a short distance. Monte San Giorgio campground and the Meride-Casolo hike are each about 0.9 miles away. Poncione d'Arzo, a summit, and Lido di Capolago, a beach, are both about 1.3 miles off.
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