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Bassa di Cardada Trail

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    Bassa di Cardada Trail offers mountain bikers a varied descent featuring flowy sections, technical features, optional jumps and natural terrain. A scenic ride with stunning views over Lake Maggiore.
    moderate
    Distance 1.7 km
    0:10 h
    10 m
    172 m
    1,647 m
    1,476 m
    Bassa di Cardada Trail combines flow, technical challenges and pure trail fun in one of the most panoramic settings of the Ascona-Locarno region. Following the natural contours of the mountainside, the trail blends berms, technical sections and multiple line options into an engaging descent.

    A succession of corners, berms and changing trail character keeps the ride flowing from start to finish. Optional features such as side hits and small jumps add an extra dose of fun without compromising the main line.

    The natural surface of hard-packed dirt, roots and rocks delivers an authentic riding experience and rewards precise line choice. Winding through woodland, rocky outcrops and spectacular viewpoints overlooking Lake Maggiore and the surrounding mountains, Bassa di Cardada Trail is an excellent choice for riders seeking a technical yet flowing descent in a breathtaking alpine setting.

    Difficulty: Intermediate (red) mountain bike trail with technical sections, signposted as a one-way trail and designed exclusively for mountain bikes. Technical trails (tech trails) are narrow trails featuring elements that increase their difficulty, such as roots or rocks, where technical skill plays a central role. The signs feature a vertical zigzag line.

    Author’s recommendation

    Important: Bassa di Cardada Trail may be temporarily closed due to adverse weather conditions, maintenance work, natural events or other circumstances that could affect user safety. Before setting out, riders are advised to check the current trail status as well as the operating status of the mountain lifts with Cardada-Cimetta or through the destination’s official information channels.

    Further information on lift operations and opening times is available at: www.cardada.ch 

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    1,647 m
    Lowest point
    1,476 m
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    Length
    1.7 km
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    Rest stops

    Capanna Lo Stallone

    Roadbook

    From Orselina, take the cable car to Cardada and continue with the chairlift to Cimetta. The trail entrance is signposted at the top station of the chairlift. The descent joins the SwitzerlandMobility Cardada Bike Route No. 397 or continues towards Capanna Lo Stallone.
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    Coordinates

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    2'704'266E 1'117'507N
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    46.200950, 8.789486
    DMS
    46°12'03.4"N 8°47'22.1"E
    UTM
    32T 483758 5116396
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    Equipment

    • Wear protective gear
    • Assess your abilities correctly
    • Give priority to hikers
    • Stay on the route
    • Close the gates

    Careful route planning is the key to enjoying a ride. Check the weather and trail conditions in advance at local information centers. Depending on the season and weather conditions, the route may be closed or interrupted.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Cardada Bike (SwitzerlandMobility 397)
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    • Alta Verzasca Bike (SwitzerlandMobility 399)
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    1.7 km
    Duration
    0:10 h
    Ascent
    10 m
    Descent
    172 m
    Highest point
    1,647 m
    Lowest point
    1,476 m
    Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available Enduro Cableway ascent/descent

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