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Locarno-Mergoscia

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    A short climb leads to the discovery of the Mergoscia Valley and the mountain village of the same name at the entrance to the Verzasca Valley.
    moderate
    Distance 25.3 km
    1:40 h
    658 m
    658 m
    731 m
    196 m
    From Locarno above the lake to Tenero. A roughly four-kilometre climb leads up a winding path to Contra, from where you have a beautiful view of Lake Maggiore. Immediately after Contra follows the steepest part with a gradient of 9% on average. We recommend going around the 1300 m long tunnel on the right on the old road. Until shortly before Mergoscia, the ascent flattens out, only becoming steep again at the end. The panorama from Mergoscia over Lago di Vogorno and the entrance to the Verzasca Valley is fantastic. For the way back to Locarno, you pass the hilltop villages of Brione s. Minusio and Orselina. In Brione s. Minusio there is a beautiful pool next to the road with a small waterfall where you can cool off. In Orselina it is worth making a short stop at the Panetteria Cecchettin bakery.

    Average gradient Tenero-Megoscia: 6 %

    Ascent from Tenero: 8.7 km

    Altitude difference from Tenero: +528 m/- 18 m

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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
    731 m
    Lowest point
    196 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 26.24%Dirt road 0.15%Road 73.22%Unknown 0.37%
    Asphalt
    6.6 km
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    Road
    18.5 km
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    0.1 km
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    Coordinates

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    2'705'228E 1'114'317N
    DD
    46.172104, 8.801240
    DMS
    46°10'19.6"N 8°48'04.5"E
    UTM
    32T 484657 5113188
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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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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    25.3 km
    Duration
    1:40 h
    Ascent
    658 m
    Descent
    658 m
    Highest point
    731 m
    Lowest point
    196 m
    Out and back Scenic Refreshment stops available

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