Monte Tamaro

Monte Tamaro is a mountain of the Lugano Prealps, overlooking Lake Maggiore in the Swiss canton of Ticino. Reaching a height of 1,962 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit of the chain located between Lake Maggiore and Lake Lugano, which also includes Monte Lema. It is also the most prominent summit of the canton.

Monte Tamaro
Highest point
Elevation1,962 m (6,437 ft)
Prominence1,408 m (4,619 ft)
Isolation13.3 km (8.3 mi)
Coordinates46°06′14.1″N 8°51′57.7″E
Geography
Monte Tamaro
Location in Switzerland
LocationTicino, Switzerland
Parent rangeLugano Prealps
Climbing
Easiest routeAerial tramway and trail to the summit
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