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Alpe di Neggia
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Beautiful circular tour with many metres of altitude gain from Lake Maggiore over the Gambarogno hills to Italy.
moderate
Distance 51.8 km
Duration4:20 h
Ascent1,375 m
Descent1,375 m
Highest point1,394 m
Lowest point193 m
From Vira Gambarogno, the tour begins with a very long and steep climb to Alpe di Neggia. On the winding 12 kilometres, the gradient is rarely less than 8% and even reaches 22%. However, the varied landscape quickly brings you forward and when you reach the Alpe di Neggia you have reached the highest point of the tour (1,400 m a. s. l.). A beautiful alp with a fantastic panorama over Lake Maggiore and the region.
The descent begins to Indemini, a secluded village that is also described as a living museum. Shortly after, we cross the border into Italy. Through the wild and lonely Val Veddasca and its characteristic settlements with typical stone houses, the route returns to the lake.
After 37 km you have reached Maccagno. From here, good rouleur skills are required. Along the lake, the route returns to Switzerland via Dirinella. Past the charming villages of Gambarogno to the starting point of Vira Gambarogno.
Author’s recommendation
Alpe di Neggia is at 1396 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. As the roads are busy with commuting traffic during rush hours, we advise you to avoid these times. 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
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
1,394 m
Lowest point
193 m
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Track types
Asphalt 0.27%Path 0.09%Road 99.62%
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0.1 km
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0.1 km
Road
51.6 km
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Coordinates
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46.144025, 8.842711
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46°08'38.5"N 8°50'33.8"E
UTM
32T 487852 5110061
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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
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
51.8 km
Duration
4:20 h
Ascent
1,375 m
Descent
1,375 m
Highest point
1,394 m
Lowest point
193 m
Round tripScenic
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