Camping Weekend by the Lake at Monte Generoso Campsite – July 25–27 (Fri–Sun

Let’s escape the city and enjoy a weekend of nature, lake views, and good company at the beautiful Monte Generoso campsite, just a short walk from Lake Lugano! 🏕️

📅 WHEN
Friday, July 25 (evening) – Sunday, July 27
We’ll leave right after work on Friday and return Sunday afternoon. Here's the suggested train route from Baden:

• 🕕 18:08 – IR36 from Baden to Zurich HB (arrives 18:24)
• 🕡 18:33 – IC2 from Zurich HB to Lugano (arrives 20:28)
• 🕗 20:36 – S10 from Lugano to Maroggia-Melano (arrives 20:48)
• 🚶‍♂️ 8 min walk (650 m) to the campsite
  👉 Monte Generoso Camping Info
• 🛻 Coming by car or other means? No problem – check-in at the campsite is possible until 22:00 on Friday.

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🏕️ ACCOMMODATION
We’ll be sleeping in tents for two nights. You’ll need to bring:

• A tent (or share one with a friend)
• Sleeping bag, mat, and any other camping essentials

We will reserve 4 pitches, each fitting 2 small tents (8 people total). If tents are shared, we can host up to 5 people per pitch – meaning more people can join!

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🌊 OPTIONAL: Lake Crossing Swim on Saturday
Open water lovers, don’t miss this! Join the Melide–Bissone lake crossing:
🏊 Distances: 400 m, 1852 m, or 3000 m
🕗 Meet at: Lido Comunale Melide, 08:00
🕘 Swim starts: 09:40
🚆 Train: Maroggia-Melano (07:54) → Melide (07:58)
🧭 6-minute walk to the lido
More info (Italian):
👉 https://www.melide.ch/turismo/eventi/Nuotata-del-Ponte-Diga.html
Sign up here:
👉 https://nuotatadelpontediga.altervista.org/iscrizioni/

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🍃 ACTIVITIES
Besides swimming and relaxing by the lake, you can enjoy:

• 🛶 Canoe, kayak, or SUP
• 🏖️ Apero & picnic by the lake
• 🏓 Ping pong
• 🥾 Scenic hikes in the area
  👉 Lake activities
  👉 Hiking routes

We’ll plan activities together based on group interest.

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🌦️ WEATHER & FLEXIBILITY
The event will happen no matter the weather. If the weather is bad, we’ll adapt and explore alternative options together.

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✅ HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Join the WhatsApp group:
👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/HuoUInI9TxjEJTUKSDshHY?mode=r_c
Then write in the chat:
👉 “I confirm that I will join the event.”
You’ll receive payment instructions.
📌 Only after payment, you’ll be moved from the waiting list to the confirmed participants list on Meetup.

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💸 Camping prices:
👉 https://www.montegeneroso.ch/en/plan/camping/camping-prices
⚠️ Spots are limited! Please confirm only if you're sure you can join, out of respect for others on the waiting list.
Let’s make the most of this summer weekend together! 🌞🏕️

⚠️ Please note: This is a community-organized trip. By joining, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety, transportation, insurance, and belongings. As the organizer, I am not liable for any accidents, injuries, or losses that may occur during the event.