Bike and Discover Monte San Giorgio is a unique food and wine experience in the heart of Mendrisiotto, available upon request for groups of at least eight people. After booking, the tour is planned with guests to suit their needs. This full-day adventure departs from Mendrisio and takes you up to Monte San Giorgio, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, via Switzerland's oldest cable car. From here, you'll pedal amid spectacular views of Lake Ceresio, visiting quaint villages and immersing yourself in the authentic atmosphere of the area. The program includes lunch in a traditional grotto, a visit to a local museum, and a winery tasting of the region's finest wines. Useful information: Groups: min. 8 – max. 30 guests. Tour available upon request, minimum 8 participants. Personalized planning after booking. Activities: cable car, bike ride, cultural visits, lunch in a grotto, wine tasting. Tastings in the grotto, vineyard, and cellars. Cancellations: Refunds available with at least 3 days' notice. Cost: CHF 150.—per person.


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  • Difficulty: medium
  • Meeting time: 09:00
  • Duration: approx. hours
  • Distance: 25 km (mostly downhill)
  • Number of participants: min. 8, max. 30
  • Starting point: Ferrovia Monte Generoso, Capolago
  • How to get there:Capolago train station is located right next to the starting point. Alternatively, you can arrive by car; paid parking is available in the area.
  • Included: expert guide, bicycle, water, helmet, high‑visibility vest, bus transfer to Brusino, cable car ascent
  • Tasting at Hotel Serpiano Lunch in a typical regional grotto with wine tasting (lunch at guests’ own expense)
  • Entrance to the Museo Vela in Ligornetto with tasting on site

In case of bad weather: the tour can be carried out by minibus or postponed to another date.