This two-day hike from Mezzovico to Capanna Monte Bar captures the essence of Ticino’s autumn charm. Starting in chestnut forests and golden hills, the steady 4–5 hour climb leads to sweeping views over Lugano and Lake Maggiore. Capanna Monte Bar, rebuilt in 2016 as a modern eco-hut, blends sustainability with comfort, offering hearty Ticinese meals and warm hospitality. At sunrise, the panorama glows in pink and gold before a gentle 3–4 hour descent through timeless villages—Bidogno, Tesserete, and Comano—where chestnut woods give way to vineyards and palm-lined Lugano, completing a journey from alpine serenity to Mediterranean elegance.