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.
Tremorgio Lake at a Glance#
Address: Tremorgio Lake (Lago di Tremorgio), Ticino, Switzerland - near Rodi and the Leventina valley
About Tremorgio Lake#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - 0° | -8° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 3.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -7° - 0° | -8° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 3.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -6° - 2° | -6° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 3.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -3° - 4° | -4° | 142 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | 1° - 8° | 2° | 153 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | 4° - 12° | 6° | 154 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 149 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.2 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 150 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 6° | 147 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.3 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 0° - 7° | 1° | 148 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 3.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 3° | -5° | 118 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 3.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -6° - 1° | -7° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 3.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
