Orselina - Madonna del Sasso
Ticino, Switzerland — 2.7 km
Minusio — Cimetta mountain station
Minusio - Cimetta Bergstation
🇨🇭 Ticino · Switzerland
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This camera looks out from the Cimetta mountain station above Minusio, on the Swiss side of Lake Maggiore. It is useful for judging whether the upper slopes are clear before you take the cableway, or simply for watching cloud and light move over the lake and valley.
About Minusio and the Cimetta
Minusio is a lakeside village just west of Locarno in the canton of Ticino, where the Alps drop steeply into Lake Maggiore. The Cimetta rises behind it as a popular lookout, reached by a cableway that ends at a mountain station with terraces and walking routes. The contrast between the water far below and the rocky ridges above gives the area its character, and the subtropical feel of the lakeshore is common here despite the mountain setting.
What the camera shows and when to watch
The view is from the mountain station, so the picture depends on the weather more than on the time of day. On clear mornings the lake and the surrounding villages are usually easiest to make out, while late afternoon light often brings out the ridgelines. Cloud banks sometimes rise from the valley in the afternoon, so a view that looks hazy from below may still be open higher up. Watch the sky and the lake surface to judge conditions before planning a trip.
Practical tips for visiting
Spring and autumn are generally the most comfortable seasons for hiking here, with mild temperatures on the lake and cooler air at the top. Summer can be warm in the valley and the upper station is usually cooler, so bring a layer. Nearby cameras in Orselina at Madonna del Sasso, Locarno and Ascona show other parts of the lakeshore, which helps you compare conditions before you set off.
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About this camera
What is the weather like in Minusio right now?
The current conditions and a three-day forecast are shown in the live weather block on this page. They update with the page, so check there before you plan a trip up the Cimetta.
What time is it in Minusio now?
The local time for Minusio is shown on this page and follows Swiss time. It is updated live so you can match the camera image to the current light.
Where exactly is this camera located?
The camera is at the Cimetta mountain station above Minusio, in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. The map on this page shows its position above the town and Lake Maggiore.
When is the best time to watch the Cimetta view?
Clear mornings usually give the sharpest views of the lake, and late afternoon light is good for the ridges. Check the live image and the weather block to see whether the upper slopes are clear.
Planning a trip?
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