Walking through fragrant vineyards

Hiking, wine, and springtime – in Swiss style

The sun warms your skin as the scent of herbs, pine trees, and blossoming grapevines guides your steps. Where the lake meets the hills, spring in Ticino awaits you with culinary delights – served with charm at the Vista Lakefront Boutique Hotel in Ascona.

Summer begins with gentle warmth on your skin: the Ticino sunshine, which motivates you to get active and enjoy the fresh air. Everywhere you look, you find lush greenery, wildflowers gleaming in rich yellows and purples, and bees buzzing merrily amidst the vines. Hiking in Ascona in spring is an aromatic treat: rosemary, thyme, young wine. The path leads through Mediterranean-scented countryside, with views of turquoise Lake Maggiore and the snow-dusted Alpine peaks on the horizon. A few metres further up, a rustic hideaway awaits you. Wooden benches, chequered tablecloths, steaming polenta with Ticino’s typical “luganighetta” sausage. The host serves you a glass of Bianco di Merlot. Here, a leisurely hike is an interplay of nature, culture, and culinary delights – and the Vista Lakefront Boutique Hotel in Ascona is the perfect starting point. Upon your return: a cool beer on the terrace, the sun on your skin, your gaze sweeping across the water.

Discover the heart of the Swiss Alps

If you’d like a good dose of Alpine freshness to complement Ascona’s Mediterranean flair, Lenzerheide is the perfect counterbalance. In the morning, the mist rises from the valley and the sun bathes the peaks in golden light. The hiking trails meander through flower-filled meadows and alongside clear streams – perfect for immersing yourself in the tranquil vastness of nature. After your tour: a cheese platter with local specialities, a glass of Pinot Noir. Lenzerheide is ideal as a day trip or a short detour after visiting Ascona. As Mediterranean vibes give way to Alpine flair, everything becomes clearer, stiller. Instead of palm trees, larches rustle in the wind, instead of lake waves, morning dew glistens on mountain meadows. The Scharmoin hut is nestled in this dreamlike landscape, where panoramic trails await to enchant you. In a word: beautiful.