Tibetan Bridge route (SwitzerlandMobile 628)

A particular point of interest is the Carasc Tibetan Bridge, which connects the hills of Monte Carasso and Sementina. This bridge, of considerable scenic impact, is 270 meters long and suspended 130 meters above the stream. Crossing it is made easy and safe by a walkway with larch planks, metal mesh on the sides, and a handrail at its end.

The route starts at the Monte Carasso – Mornera cable car station. After about 5-10 minutes walking along the cantonal road, you cross the river that separates Monte Carasso from Sementina and turn right onto Via alla Serta, then take the path toward San Defendente (about one hour and fifteen minutes of walking). From San Defendente, the path continues for about 40 minutes before reaching the Tibetan Bridge.

After crossing the majestic Tibetan Bridge, you reach the San Bernardo chapel in 35 minutes, of Romanesque origin and rich in frescoes. Its origins date back to the end of the 11th century and the interior is architecturally simple but full of frescoes from the 14th and 15th centuries, which cover practically all the walls. Particularly curious is the painting of the Last Supper, where the artist depicts local products on the table such as river crabs and cherries.

Within a few minutes' walk, you discover the splendid Curzútt hamlet, with its dry stone buildings, gardens, and terraced vineyards, which has been magnificently restored in recent years by the Curzútt - San Barnárd Foundation. The project did not aim to create an open-air museum but a living center that today also hosts a hostel and a restaurant of excellent quality. Several buildings, dry stone walls, and the ancient mule track have been restored, as well as a charming playground for the little ones.

The walk down from Curzútt takes about 35 minutes to return to the starting point. Alternatively, it is possible to descend by cable car. During the high season, it is recommended to book tickets via the website www.mornera.ch.