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Cevio-San Carlo (Val Bavona)

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  • Roseto, Valle Bavona
    Roseto, Valle Bavona
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    The Bavona Valley is one of the most authentic valleys in Ticino. With its small stone houses, colourful meadows and boulders, you have the feeling of being in a fairytale world.
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    moderate
    Distance 30.7 km
    2:00 h
    668 m
    668 m
    1,043 m
    417 m
    From Cevio to Bignasco you follow the cycle path, off the road. After the suspension bridge, there is a short stretch on gravel path (approx. 200 m). If you prefer, you can change to the main road before the bridge to avoid the gravel. Up to Foroglio, known for its impressive waterfall, it is a continuous climb with various flat sections. After the steep climb to Roseto with a 7% gradient, you can loosen your legs on the next 1.5 kilometres. The last 4 kilometres from La Bóla (km 11.5) are really tough, especially between Sonlerto and Ganariente. In San Carlo you have the option of going up to the cable car station Robiei and doing a few extra kilometres. The short ascent is about 1.5 kilometres and presents again a steep gradient of 9% what makes it the perfect finish. There are several restaurants along the valley.
    • Average Gradient: 5%
    • Ascent from Cavergno: 11.65 km
    • Altitude difference from Cavergno: +591 m/- 10 m

    Author’s recommendation

    San Carlo is located at 1040 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
    1,043 m
    Lowest point
    417 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 10.94%Dirt road 3.88%Forested/wild trail 1.15%Road 84.01%
    Asphalt
    3.4 km
    Dirt road
    1.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.4 km
    Road
    25.8 km
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    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

    • 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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    Status
    closed
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    30.7 km
    Duration
    2:00 h
    Ascent
    668 m
    Descent
    668 m
    Highest point
    1,043 m
    Lowest point
    417 m
    Out and back Scenic Refreshment stops available

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