Monte San Salvatore
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The Monte San Salvatore (912 m) is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps above Lake Lugano and the city of Lugano in Switzerland. The Monte San Salvatore funicular links the city with the summit of the mountain.
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Monte San Salvatore | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 912 m (2,992 ft) |
Prominence | 602 m (1,975 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 45°58′37.3″N 8°56′50.1″E |
Geography | |
Location | Ticino, Switzerland |
Parent range | Lugano Prealps |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hike or ride Monte San Salvatore funicular |
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One of the villages on the slopes of Monte San Salvatore, Carona, is a popular destination to enjoy views over Lake Lugano and to walk through the exotic plants and flowers of Parco San Grato.[2]