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Round trip from Lake Maggiore to Lake Lugano.
difficult
Distance 102.7 km
Duration5:00 h
Ascent886 m
Descent886 m
Highest point556 m
Lowest point193 m
From Locarno across the Magadino plain to the other side of the lake in Gambarogno. Along Lake Maggiore over the border to Luino, where the first major climb follows. In Lugano you cycle along the lake to the famous Parco Civico Villa Ciani. Leave the city centre (approx. km 63) and the climb towards Ponte Capriasca and Monte Ceneri begins. Once you reach Monte Ceneri, you descend to Cadenazzo. In Quartino, turn off in the direction of Locarno, and via Tenero you will again reach the starting point on Lake Maggiore.
Author’s recommendation
As the roads are busy with commuter traffic during rush hours, we advise you to avoid these times. Bring ID as part of the tour is going through Italy.
Author
Mariano Berri
Update: November 19, 2024
Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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