Sunset on Monte Boglia - 08 June 2026

• Activity: Trekking
• Date: 08 June 2026 / 17:00 - 22:00
• Location: Fuori sede
• Address: Lugano
• Course language:
  • Italiano
  • English

An evening hike of medium difficulty, lasting approximately 4.5 hours, to enjoy the sunset over Lugano from the scenic Monte Boglia.

The activity will be led by sport instructor Fabia Martinelli.

Route

We will leave by minibus from the Campus East courtyard and reach the village of Brè.
We will then follow the trail towards Monte Boglia. The ascent will take approximately 2 hours, with an elevation gain of 716 metres. At the top of Monte Boglia, we will watch the sunset and, once the sun has set, we will follow the same route back to Lugano. 
We will complete the descent at night using headlamps.

Level

The panoramic route is of medium difficulty and requires good physical fitness. It is important to assess your participation according to the physical effort and commitment required. In case of doubts and/or questions, please contact sport@usi.ch.

When

The meeting point is scheduled for Monday, 08 June at 17:00 in front of the Sport Service desk, located at Campus East in Viganello, via La Santa 1 (Sector D - Office D0.07).

Equipment

• Comfortable hiking shoes (no tennis shoes or sneakers);
• Bring an ergonomic backpack (20–30 litres) to carry clothing, packed dinner and supplements;
• Layered clothing with good ventilation for the ascent;
• Windbreaker and warm clothing for the descent;
• A rain poncho in case of rain;
• Headlamp (to be used after sunset). If needed, one can be provided by the Sport Service;
• Trekking poles (available from the Sport Service upon advance request).

Dinner

• Bring energy snacks and an isotonic drink or water bottle.
• Dinner is not included. Each participant is responsible for bringing their own packed dinner, taking into account the space available in their personal backpack.

Cost

• USI/SUPSI students: CHF 5
• USI/SUPSI staff: CHF 10
• Family members: CHF 10

Transport to/from Campus East is included in the price.

Participation

The activity will take place only if at least 3 participants register, with a maximum of 7 people. In case of adverse weather conditions, the event will be cancelled and all participants will receive a full refund.

Refund conditions

• 100% refund upon presentation of a medical certificate
• 80% refund until 20 May
• 50% refund until 02 June
• No refund less than one week before the event, as in the case of no-show

To proceed with a refund request, please contact the Sport Service by email, indicating the event and the reason for cancellation. The refund conditions will be applied according to the date of the request.

Registration and payment

To proceed with the purchase, please contact us by email, by phone, or visit the Sport Service desk (Mon–Fri, 09:00–12:30).

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Please note that the number of participants is limited and registrations/payments will be accepted in order of receipt. It is not possible to reserve places in advance without completing the payment.
By proceeding with the purchase, the user accepts the Sport Service instructions and rules of conduct, available in the “Attachments” section.