Cevio-San Carlo (Val Bavona)
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Roseto, Valle BavonaPhoto: Ascona-Locarno Tourism
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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.
moderate
Distance 30.7 km
Duration2:00 h
Ascent668 m
Descent668 m
Highest point1,043 m
Lowest point417 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.

Author
Mariano Berri
Update: April 11, 2025
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
356 m
Road
25.8 km
Coordinates
SwissGrid
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
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
Weather at the route's trailhead
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