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Cannobina Valley Tour

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    Round trip between Switzerland and Italy. From the Mediterranea Lake Maggiore, through the adventurous Valle Cannobina, to the traditional Valle Vigezzo.
    moderate
    Distance 78.3 km
    4:00 h
    1,044 m
    1,044 m
    965 m
    195 m
    The 78 kilometres round trip starts and ends in Locarno. Along Lake Maggiore it goes to Brissago and over the border into Italy. The road is very narrow in parts and there is a lot of oncoming traffic at rush hour. It is about 20 km to Cannobio, the pretty fishing village directly on the lake. Along the Cannobino River you turn into the Valle Cannobina. As you turn into the valley, the climb through dense forests and narrow bends also begins. The Valle Cannobina is a wild, very green and steep valley. From Malesco, the route heads back towards Switzerland through the Valley of Painters, the Valle Vigezzo. In Re, you ride around the imposing cathedral. From the Swiss border, the valley is called Centovalli and leads back to Locarno. Here, too, you should avoid the road during rush hour, as there is a lot of oncoming traffic. Lights are absolutely necessary on this tour, as there are some unlit tunnels.

    Author’s recommendation

    As the roads are busy with commuting traffic during rush hours, we advise you to avoid these times. In addition, we recommend to have lights on your bike and bring an ID with you, as part of the tour goes through Italy.
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    Mariano Berri 
    Update: November 19, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    Highest point
    965 m
    Lowest point
    195 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 0.63%Dirt road 0.48%Forested/wild trail 4.41%Path 0.03%Road 94.43%
    Asphalt
    0.5 km
    Dirt road
    0.4 km
    Forested/wild trail
    3.5 km
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    Road
    74 km
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    Coordinates

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    46.171361, 8.801552
    DMS
    46°10'16.9"N 8°48'05.6"E
    UTM
    32T 484681 5113106
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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
    78.3 km
    Duration
    4:00 h
    Ascent
    1,044 m
    Descent
    1,044 m
    Highest point
    965 m
    Lowest point
    195 m
    Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available

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