Monte Tamaro to Monte Lema Ridge (T2-T3)

For this Saturday, rain is forecast north of the Alps. So, let's go south.
The ridge from Monte Tamaro to Monte Lema is a beautiful route.
The plan is to take the Monte Tamaro cable car up, hike along the ridge and take the Monte Lema cable car back down.
Most of the route is T2, but some shorter parts might be more T3.
(I know there will be more sunshine on Sunday, but Saturday is my day.)

OUTBOUND TRAVEL:

08:00h: Meet under the «Blue Angel» (sharp!)
08:01h: Walk to the platform
08:05h: IR46 (direction Locarno) to Arth-Goldau
08:49h: IC21 (direction Lugano) to Bellinzona
09:46h: S10 (direction Chiasso) Bellinzona to Giubiasco
10:04h: S90 (direction Lugano) Giubiasco to Rivera-Bironico
10:14h: Cable car up from Rivera to «Alpe Foppa»
10:26h: Arrival at «Alpe Foppa» & start of the hike

THE HIKE:

Duration: 5h (plus breaks)
Distance: 13.4km
Maximum altitude: 1'960m
Ascent/descent: 1'000m/1'000m
SAC classification: T3 (red-white markings)
Map: https://schweizmobil.ch/en/tour/3997626

LUNCH:

Picnic

RETURN TRAVEL (target):

16:10h: Cable car down from «Monte Lema» to Miglieglia
16:25h: Bus 427 from «Miglieglia, Paese» to «Cademario, Kurhaus»
17:12h: Bus 422 from «Cademario, Kurhaus» to Lugano
18:02h: IC21 (direction Basel) from Lugano to Arth-Goldau
19:15h: IR46 from Arth-Goldau to Zürich HB
19:54h: Arrival back at Zürich HB

Alternatively, from «Monte Lema» at 16:40h or 17:10h, but then with no group reservation

COST w/HALBTAX:

Total cost if 2 joining for the day-pass-for-2 offer: CHF 85.-
Plus food/drinks

Thereof:

Special offer «Day-pass for 2» at CHF 78.- for two (plus drinks /food)
i.e. CHF 39.- per head.
https://www.sbb.ch/en/campaign/day-pass-for-2.html
- Only one person of the two needs a Halbtax.
- I suggest we/you agree on the pairs of two beforehand via the comments section (esp. as some need the pass already to get to HB)
- Can be bought via the SBB mobile app.
- Note: Return travel must be together as well!
Cable car up: CHF 26.-
Cable car down: CHF 20.-

COST w/GA:

Total cost: CHF 46.- plus food/drinks

Thereof:

Cable car up: CHF 26.-
Cable car down: CHF 20.-

DISCLAIMER:
By joining this walk, you acknowledge and accept the terms set out below.
This is NOT a guided tour. It is a private get-together of individuals hiking together. Each participant remains responsible for their own judgement, decisions, actions and safety.
It is your responsibility to prepare appropriately before the event. You need to understand the nature of the activity, assess its difficulty, risks and hazards, and consider the expected weather and trail conditions.
You also need to assess the required experience, skills and fitness level and decide for yourself whether you meet these requirements.
You are responsible for your own preparation, equipment (boots, clothing, gear, etc.) and adequate insurance cover. Prepare and equip yourself as you would if you were undertaking the walk on your own.
During the event, you remain responsible for exercising your own judgement and making your own decisions. If at any point you consider the route, conditions or any other circumstances unsafe or unsuitable for you, it is your responsibility to act accordingly.
Participation is entirely at your own risk. The organiser does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the event description and merely provides an opportunity for participants to meet and hike together. Any liability of the organiser is excluded.
By joining, you accept that you may appear in photos. Please do not expect photos to be removed or withheld from posting unless there is a compelling reason, such as a particularly embarrassing or inappropriate image.