Locarno-Palagnedra-Bordei
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Centovalli, the valley of a hundred valleys. It is mysterious and exciting at the same time. Shorter and longer ascents lead into the many side valleys.
moderate
Distance 50.2 km
Duration3:00 h
Ascent890 m
Descent890 m
Highest point727 m
Lowest point195 m
The 50 kilometres tour to the medieval village of Bordei starts in Locarno. Follow the river Maggia, then the Melezza to Tegna, where you turn left into the Terre di Pedemonte. The climate here is very southern and the vegetation exotic. In Intragna you enter the Centovalli. The area is wilder and bears witness to the former poverty. The road climbs moderately up the valley to the Lago di Palagnedra reservoir. After turning onto the road to Palagnedra and Bordei, the climb begins. Steep up the hairpin bends to the characteristic village of Palagnedra, followed by a descent and another climb to Bordei. In Bordei you will find traditional stone houses made from a mix of different stones and colours, making it very lively. Here, surrounded by lush nature, there is an osteria to relax with a cool drink or something tasty from the kitchen.
Average gradient Palagnedra-Bordei: 6 %
Average gradient Locarno-Tegna: 3 %
Author’s recommendation
If you want to extend the tour or are looking for ideas for further tours, you can also tackle the climbs from Camedo to Moneto or Lionza. As the road is very busy at rush hour, we advise you to avoid it.

Author
Mariano Berri
Update: November 19, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
727 m
Lowest point
195 m
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Track types
Asphalt 13.24%Dirt road 1.51%Forested/wild trail 13.56%Road 71.67%
Asphalt
6.6 km
Dirt road
761 m
Forested/wild trail
6.8 km
Road
35.9 km
Coordinates
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2'705'255E 1'114'230N
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46.171316, 8.801567
DMS
46°10'16.7"N 8°48'05.6"E
UTM
32T 484682 5113101
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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
50.2 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
890 m
Descent
890 m
Highest point
727 m
Lowest point
195 m
Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
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