Mountain Hiking - Pro Natura Ticino

20.06.2026 - Excursion “Orchids, Jewels of Nature”
A mountain excursion dedicated to wild orchids, small jewels of nature to be observed in their natural habitat. An opportunity to discover their shapes, colours and survival strategies in alpine environments.

• Info: easy route with approx. 250 m elevation gain in the Lucomagno area, with support from the Pro Natura Centre
• Guide: Antonella Borsari (field botanist)

11.07.2026 - Excursion “Biodiversity Trails”
An excursion in the Lucomagno area, in the mountains along biodiversity trails to explore the relationship between agriculture, flora and birdlife. A guided route to observe the rural and natural landscape and understand its ecological balance.

• Info: easy route with approx. 250 m elevation gain in the Lucomagno area, with support from the Pro Natura Centre
• Guide: Lara Bernasconi (Trifolium)

01.08.2026 - Treasure Hunt “A Hedgehog Treasure”
At Lucomagno, a hedgehog-themed treasure hunt is offered, designed for families. By following a map, participants can discover many interesting facts about the animal of the year: what does it eat? where does it live? how does it move? and much more. Various insights are revealed along the route and, at the end, a prize awaits… what could it be?

15.08.2026 - Ferragosto Treasure Hunt “A Hedgehog Treasure”
At Lucomagno, a hedgehog-themed treasure hunt is offered, designed for families. By following a map, participants can discover many interesting facts about the animal of the year: what does it eat? where does it live? how does it move? and much more. Various insights are revealed along the route and, at the end, a prize awaits… what could it be?

05.09.2026 - Secrets of the Underwood
Excursion among fungi and lichens on the trails of Lucomagno

A guided excursion along the beautiful mountain trails of Lucomagno to discover the hidden world of fungi and lichens, essential organisms for ecosystem balance. An opportunity to closely observe shapes, colours and curiosities of the forest floor, learning to read the forest with new eyes.

• Guides: David Frey (Cantonal Museum of Natural History) and Matteo Gentilini (Mycology coordinator in Ticino)

20.09.2026 - Dawn Excursion “Following the Deer’s Love Call”
When the deer’s rutting call echoes through the Lucomagno valley, a dawn walk leads through meadows and large Swiss stone pines towards the mating arena.
In silence, it is possible to observe the king of the forest, who with his call and antlers seeks to assert dominance over other males to win a herd of females.

• Guides: Marco Scapozza (expert in deer biology) and Milo Carpi (expert photographer)

04.10.2026 - Wildlife Excursion “The Wolf: fears, challenges and coexistence in everyday life”
The wolf is increasingly present in the area, with sightings also occurring in urban contexts. Together with an expert biologist, its biology and ways of consciously coexisting with its return to inhabited areas will be explored.

• The event will take place at the Pro Natura Centre Lucomagno
• Guide: Silvia (Sissi) Gandolla (wildlife biologist)