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Giardino route: Sun chaser

From north to south, from east to west – or vice versa. With a car and a bit of a taste for adventure, you can easily discover some of the most beautiful corners of Switzerland. The Giardino hotels in St. Moritz, Ascona, and Locarno are the starting points and destinations. In between, the routes allow you to experience up close the majestic panoramic views and the breathtaking natural scenery of the Alps. Adventure and relaxation in perfect harmony.

Giardino Route: Sun Chaser
From Zurich to Ascona and back.

Perfect for
Adventurers who are looking for spectacular experiences, and aren’t afraid of a long, challenging drive. Relaxation awaits in the south.

The route
Straight through the heart of the Alps. From the hilly north, over majestic mountain passes through the Alps, all the way to the Mediterranean south and back. Switzerland’s greatest hits.

Don’t miss it
See the blue waters of Lake Lucerne from the Tellsplatte, the surreal atmosphere of the Grimselsee, the ice caves of the Rhône Glacier, and the Brissago Islands.

 

route overview

For a GPS route guidance with Google Maps click on the respective stage below.

Outbound journey from Zurich to Ascona
Length: 312 km
Travel time: approx. 6 h
Passes: San Gottardo
Difficulty: 5 from 5
Variety: 5 from 5

1. Stage Tellsplatte
2. Stage Sustenpass
3. Stage Grimselpass
4. Stage Furkapass
5. Stage San Gottardopass
6. Stage Giardino Ascona

Return journey from Ascona to Zurich
Length: 278 km
Travel time: approx. 4 h
Passes: San Bernardino
Difficulty: 3 from 5
Variety: 3.5 from 5

1. Stage San-Bernadinopass
2. Stage Zurich

For further questions and information please contact our concierge.

Stages

1/4 Zurich
– Zurich is a lively city that is worth a visit with its various assets.
2/4 Lake Grimsel
– The natural beauty around the lake is practically surreal.
3/4 Brissago Islands
– Today it is home to a lovely botanical garden.
4/4 Ascona
– In Ascona, doing nothing is an option, but not an obligation. For example, right on the lake.
Events

Time out is always something to celebrate – whether it’s brunch, the holidays or simply an after-work drink, our upcoming events provide the perfect setting to relax and unwind. For hotel guests and locals alike.

Holidays

Pure relaxation! For those looking to fully unwind. Pamper your senses, enjoy fine dining and feel relaxed every minute of the day. True bliss.

Business

Work and holiday combined! The perfect combination at the most beautiful destinations in Switzerland.

Adventure

Get active! Take a boat out on the lake, hit the trails on a bike or paraglide down a mountain. A bit of adventure never hurt anyone.

Training

Challenge your fitness! Build strength, increase your endurance or set new personal bests. Focus on sport and benefit from optimum nutrition.

Coaching

Be your best self! Discover the potential of your body and mind and use it to the full. Improve your athletic and everyday performance through professional advice and good nutrition.

Therapy

Improve your health! The health programmes sustainably strengthen the body and mind. Whether back issues, weight problems or stress: we can improve and protect our health.

Relaxation

Unwind from head to toe! The time has come to focus on finding your centre. Breathe deeply, eat consciously and improve your well-being with invigorating treatments. You will feel fantastic for it.

Adventure

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