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Ascona-Ronco sopra Ascona-Casone

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    Short but intense climb above Lake Maggiore. Perfect for a quick training session or a short break on the road bike.
    moderate
    Distance 23.4 km
    2:05 h
    1,025 m
    1,025 m
    1,300 m
    293 m
    A short tour with an average gradient of 8.6 % and a maximum of 16%. From the lake promenade in Ascona, the tour starts steeply up to the local mountain Monte Verità. Up to the hamlet of Gruppaldo, from where the climb is permanent, the ascent is still very gentle. The road winds its way up the slopes above Lake Maggiore and up to Porera you mostly benefit from the shade, which is particularly pleasant in the summer months. On the 8.75 km from Gruppaldo to Casone, legwork is required to master the 902 metres in altitude. From Casone you have a fantastic panorama over Lake Maggiore to Italy. There are two grotti along the route where you can stop for refreshments (check the opening hours).
    • Average gradient: 8.6 %
    • Hors Catégorie
    • Ascent from Gruppaldo: 8.75 km
    • Altitude difference from Gruppaldo: +902 m

    Author’s recommendation

    Casone is located at 1306 m a. s. l., so it is important to check the weather conditions in advance. In addition, appropriate equipment and warm clothing are required for the descent.
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    Mariano Berri 
    Update: November 19, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    1,300 m
    Lowest point
    293 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 63.40%Road 36.59%
    Asphalt
    14.8 km
    Road
    8.6 km
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    Rest stops

    Grotto La Ginestra

    Coordinates

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    2'702'174E 1'112'680N
    DD
    46.157849, 8.761334
    DMS
    46°09'28.3"N 8°45'40.8"E
    UTM
    32T 481572 5111613
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    Equipment

    • Road bike
    • Bike helmet
    • Cycling shoes
    • Adequate clothing
    • Bike googles
    • Cycling gloves
    • Bike pump
    • Bicycle tools
    • Sun and rain protection
    • Snacks and drinking water
    • Drink bottle and convenient fixture
    • First aid kit
    • Penknife
    • Mobile phone
    • Headlight and reflectors if necessary
    • Maps

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    23.4 km
    Duration
    2:05 h
    Ascent
    1,025 m
    Descent
    1,025 m
    Highest point
    1,300 m
    Lowest point
    293 m
    Linear route Scenic

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