Switzerland's southernmost canton, Ticino, occupies a unique position in the Alps, a region where Swiss precision meets Italian warmth, where palm-fringed lake promenades give way to wild mountain valleys and the historic St Gotthard Pass links the Mediterranean world to the heart of Europe. Few corners of Switzerland offer such an extraordinary contrast of landscapes within easy reach of a single base. With walks suitable for all abilities, from gentle lakeside strolls to strenuous mountain routes reaching 2600m, this Cicerone guidebook by Andrew Beattie covers 38 graded day walks across four areas, ranging from 4 to 19km (2 to 12 miles) and taking between 1 and 8 hours. Routes are paired with 1:50,000 mapping and downloadable GPX files, with refreshment information provided for every walk.