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Vista panoramica da 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
Duration2:05 h
Ascent1,025 m
Descent1,025 m
Highest point1,300 m
Lowest point293 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.
Author
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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Asphalt 63.40%Road 36.59%
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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
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46.157849, 8.761334
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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
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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 routeScenic
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