Monte Brè

Monte Brè
View of Monte Brè with Lake Lugano and the village of Brè (right).
Highest point
Elevation925 m (3,035 ft)
Prominence135 m (443 ft)
Coordinates46°0′30.81″N 8°59′11.3″E / 46.0085583°N 8.986472°E / 46.0085583; 8.986472
Geography
Monte Brè
Location in Switzerland
LocationTicino, Switzerland
Parent rangeLugano Prealps
Climbing
Easiest routeHike or ride Monte Brè funicular

Monte Brè (925 m) is a small mountain east of Lugano on the flank of Monte Boglia (1,516 m) with a view of the bay of Lugano and the Pennine Alps and the Bernese Alps. It is considered one of the sunniest points in Switzerland.

Since 1912, the Monte Brè funicular has led from Lugano Cassarate to Monte Brè.