Bellinzona

There are two possibilities to catch a lift in Bellinzona. There is either the traffic light to the north of (about 25mins walk) of the town. If you're looking for a ride to a destination inside the canton Ticino you'll be fine there - only in bright daylight that you can be recognized as a very friendly chap.

The better but further position is the petrol station at the motorway near Giubiasco. It takes you about 40-50mins to walk there. There is one on the western side of the motorway that leads south and the estern northwards. Good luck mates!