Welcome to Mendrisiotto! On this page, we'll introduce you to accessible accommodation and dining options, including hotels, holiday apartments and restaurants. We also offer the best trails for those with disabilities so that you can discover the region's beauty.
Maps and trails
Accessibility in Mendrisiotto
Outlet Store
· Mendrisiotto
FoxTown Factory Stores
FoxTown, the largest Factory Store in Southern Europe, is located in Mendrisio, just a few minutes from the Italian border and Lugano, one hour from Milan and two and a half hours from Zurich, in a region waiting to be discovered.
Museum
· Mendrisiotto
Vincenzo Vela Museum
The Ticinese sculptor Vincenzo Vela (1820-1891) earned the highest honours at the time of the Unification of Italy.
Thematic Trail
· Mendrisiotto
Swiss fine wine trail - Mendrisiotto vineyard
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.4 km
2:34 h
228 m
227 m
Mendrisiotto is the southernmost region of Switzerland. Discover its gentle hills covered with vineyards and its old villages. Walk among these vineyards famous for the refined Merlot wines produced there and let yourself be charmed by its magnificent panoramas.
Museum
· Mendrisiotto
Giovanni Züst Art Gallery
The origin of the Giovanni Züst Cantonal Gallery was the act of great generosity whereby Giovanni Züst (Basel, 1887 – Rancate, 1976) decided to link his name permanently to the small town in the municipality of Mendrisio that had been his home for years.
Bicycle Rides
· Mendrisiotto
North–South Route: Melide – Chiasso
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
37.3 km
2:35 h
144 m
193 m
Why not reach Ticino by bike by crossing the Alps? This national route, particularly varied, passes through several regions and is divided into eight stages. The final stage crosses the Mendrisiotto area, connecting some of the region’s most significant locations and offering a pleasant mix of lakeside landscapes, vineyards and historic centres.
Mountain Bike
· Mendrisiotto
La Belvedere Mendrisio 2021 - EMTB - 22.08.2021
Difficulty
easy
39.9 km
3:45 h
624 m
570 m
Fifth edition of La Belvedere Mendrisio, a non-competitive popular bike ride organized by Velo Club Mendrisio, open to all bicycle owners, from the oldest to the most modern e-bikes. At the 6 refreshment points along the route, you can enjoy local foods and wines. I am participating for the fourth time in this event, choosing the “La Classica” route, which covers a distance of 39 km and an uphill elevation gain of 624 m, with difficulty 2/5.

