Tremorgio Lake
Lake Alpine lake in Ticino, accessible by cable car
Lago Tremorgio in Ticino sits in an alpine bowl above Rodi, reachable by cable car and on foot; hikers fish, picnic or continue over high pastures toward surrounding peaks.
Lago di Tremorgio is an alpine lake in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland, located in the Leventina area at about 1,851 metres above sea level. It is a notable high-mountain lake in the southern Swiss Alps.
The lake is a compact mountain basin popular with hikers and day-trippers. It is served by a cable car from the village of Rodi and by marked footpaths that connect to surrounding trails and ridges.
The basin is a natural alpine lake that has long been used for summer recreation and mountain walking; facilities at the site are oriented to visitors rather than large-scale development. Over time access has been improved with the addition of the cable car and maintained trails.
Geographically the lake sits above the village of Rodi-Fiesso in Ticino, within the southern Swiss Alps. It occupies a high-mountain position with steep valley slopes around it and is part of the watershed of the Leventina valley.
- Elevation: Sits at high elevation above the valley floor, reaching roughly 1,851 metres above sea level.
- Access: Reached by a mountain cable car from the nearby village of Rodi and by marked alpine footpaths, making it a common day's destination for hikers.
How to Get to Tremorgio Lake #
Accessible via cable car from Rodi-Fiesso (if the cable car is operating) and a short hike from the upper station. Rodi-Fiesso is reached by regional trains on the Gotthard/Leventina line; check seasonal cable car operations.
Tips for Visiting Tremorgio Lake #
- The lake sits above mountain villages; plan for several hours of hiking if approaching on foot.
- Bring a windproof layer-alpine lakes often have chilly gusts even on sunny days.
- Wildlife sightings are common in early morning; bring binoculars for marmots and birds.
Best Time to Visit Tremorgio Lake #
Summer and early autumn are the best months for access; winter paths may be closed due to snow.
Weather & Climate near Tremorgio Lake #
Tremorgio Lake's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -7°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1520 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (154 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
