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Roseto, Valle Bavona
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Val Bavona is one of the most authentic valleys in Ticino. With its stone houses, colorful meadows, and boulders, it feels like being in a fairy-tale world.
moderate
Distance 30.7 km
Duration2:00 h
Ascent668 m
Descent668 m
Highest point1,043 m
Lowest point417 m
From Cevio to Bignasco, follow the bike path away from the road. After the suspension bridge, there is a short section on a gravel path (about 200 meters). If preferred, you can switch to the main road before the bridge to avoid this section. At Cavergno, turn left towards Val Bavona. Up to Foroglio, known for its impressive waterfall, the climb is continuous with several flat sections. After the Roseto climb, which is a bit steeper with a 7% gradient, you can relax your legs for about 1.5 km. The last 4 km from La Bóla (km 11.5) will challenge your legs, especially between Sonlerto and Ganariente. At San Carlo, you can climb up to the Robiei cable car station and add a few extra kilometers. The short climb of just under 1.5 km has a gradient of 9%, making it perfect for the final sprint. There are several refreshment points along the route.
Average gradient: 5%
Climb from Cavergno: 11.65 km
Elevation change from Cavergno: +591 m/-10 m
Author’s recommendation
San Carlo is located at 1040 meters above sea level, so it is important to check the weather conditions in advance. For the descent, appropriate equipment and warm clothing are also necessary.
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Medieval bridge "del Chiall" Fontana Cascata di Foroglio Puntid E-Bike charging station San Carlo (Val Bavona) Museo di Valmaggia Foroglio Sonlerto Splüia Bignasco E-Bike charging station Cevio
Coordinates
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2'689'627E 1'130'570N
DD
46.320551, 8.602374
DMS
46°19'14.0"N 8°36'08.5"E
UTM
32T 469389 5129740
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Equipment
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Food and drinking water
Water bottle
First aid kit
Mobile phone
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