Monte Brè
| Monte Brè | |
|---|---|
View of Monte Brè with Lake Lugano and the village of Brè (right). | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 925 m (3,035 ft) |
| Prominence | 135 m (443 ft) |
| Coordinates | 46°0′30.81″N 8°59′11.3″E / 46.0085583°N 8.986472°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Ticino, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Lugano Prealps |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike 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.