You can enjoy the best of Swiss scenery and food at the Lugano PasSteggia. Take a beautiful walk from Lugano through the Swiss canton of Ticino, and taste delicious local treats at eight different rest points along the way. 

Lugano PasSteggia

The Lugano PasSteggia combines a walking tour with a food festival to great acclaim. Now on its 12th edition, the festival is extremely popular in the region.

At 8.30am, people start to gather at the LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura on Piazza Bernardino Luini. Every 15 minutes until 10.30am, groups of up to 50 people set off on their food and wine walk from Lugano through neighbouring villages and along stunning Alpine paths. Various stops along the way will ply them with local food and wine, and musicians will entertain them for the duration of their rest. And the best news? You can take part too!

The event is open to all with good mobility, noting that the paths include both asphalt and dirt tracks, with a couple of steep climbs. The route is just over 10km in total, so while children are welcome, make sure they will be able to walk that far.

The circular goes through the village of Sorengo, around the lake at Muzzano, and on to Paradiso before returning to Lugano.

The food in Lugano PasSteggia 2025

There are so many delicious things to try along the way, with each village showing off their best dishes:

Stop 1: Lugano Piazza Riforma

• Raiffeisen gazebo with delivery of bag, glass, and route flyer
• Coffee and brioche at Da Lino Prosciutteria
• Water

Stop 2: Mouth of the River Cassarate 

• Braided pastry, butter, and Ticino honey

Stop 3: USI Via Buffi

• Il Fornaio, La Fonte Foundation
• Cubotti of jam tart (produced at Fattoria di Vaglio)
• Elderflower/lemon balm/mint syrup (produced at Fattoria di Vaglio)

Stop 4: Villa Saroli in collaboration with the International Institute of Architecture

• In the Limonaia, you can visit the exhibition "The Privilege of Living in Lugano. Where the City Meets People," a photography exhibition featuring 20 photographs by various artists.
• Triticum Bakery's selection of artisanal focaccias
• Water

Stop 5: Tassino Park, Torre Enderlin

• Carnaroli rice supplì cooked in San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte from Campania, served with Parmigiano Reggiano and ground pepper
• OR Veggy supplì with Carnaroli rice and saffron with seasonal vegetables
• Fumagalli white wine

Stop 6: Fattoria Moncucchetto, Sorengo

• Crispy battered courgette flowers
• Their own white wine

Stop 7: Chiosetto di Sorengo

• Couscous with vegetables
• Mezzana red wine

Stop 8: Franklin University Switzerland, Sorengo

• Hot dog or hamburger with fries
• Soft drinks and Ticino craft beer

Stop 9: MUSEC - Museum of Cultures

• Located on the lakeside in Lugano in the historic Villa Malpensata
• Free admission to the African Design, Mr. Savethewall (contemporary art – Global Aesthetics) and the Kurer collection - Spirit of Simplicity
• Muffins and coffee

Stop 10: Piazza Riforma

• Ice cream 

Taking part in Lugano PasSteggia 

The route goes ahead no matter the weather, so make sure you dress appropriately. Good shoes are a must whatever the weather. Local public transport into Lugano is included in your ticket, so leave the car at home.

You can find out more about the route and sign up for your preferred departure slot on the Lugano PasSteggia website.