The tour starts in the centre of Ascona and climbs towards Monte Verità, above Ascona, where a commune of freethinkers was set up in the early 1900s.
moderate
Distance 26.7 km
Duration2:30 h
Ascent751 m
Descent751 m
Highest point544 m
Lowest point197 m
Well worth planning a visit! The tour continues along a paved road above Lake Maggiore with spectacular views. This makes for a gentle bike ride that is all about the landscape. Ronco sopra Ascona is a charming place that became an artists' village in the 20th century. The route then climbs slowly through the forest before returning to the lake in Brissago. Brissago has Mediterranean charm and good restaurants. A delightful town to explore and full of history. The return trip to Ascona follows the same route.
Author
Mariano Berri
Update: November 18, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
544 m
Lowest point
197 m
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Track types
Asphalt 42.26%Road 57.73%
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11.3 km
Road
15.4 km
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Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'702'957E 1'112'098N
DD
46.152494, 8.771341
DMS
46°09'09.0"N 8°46'16.8"E
UTM
32T 482343 5111016
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E-Bike/E-MTB
Exchangeable battery
Battery charger
Bike helmet
Cycling backpack (approx. 35 liters) with rain cover
Comfotable sneakers
Cycling shoes if necessary
Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
Cycling jersey if necessary
Change of clothes
Cycling gloves
Bicycle pump
Bicycle tools
Sun and rain protection
Snacks and drinking water
Drink bottle and convenient fixture
First aid kit
Mobile phone
Phone fixture for handlebar if necessary
Headlight and reflectors
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
26.7 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
751 m
Descent
751 m
Highest point
544 m
Lowest point
197 m
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