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The Verzasca Valley is undoubtedly one of the most famous valleys in Ticino. It is no coincidence that the emerald green river, the idyllic villages, and the mountain landscape are unique.
moderate
Distance 64.1 km
Duration3:30 h
Ascent933 m
Descent933 m
Highest point915 m
Lowest point196 m
From Locarno, the route runs slightly above Lake Maggiore passing through Tenero and Gordola. The steepest part of the route is right at the start. The road flattens again at the large hairpin bends before the famous Verzasca dam and then steadily climbs until km 23, where it becomes a little steeper again up to Brione. The remaining 9 km are again a steady climb (about 3% incline). The Verzasca Valley is a scenic and cultural gem that attracts many visitors. There is therefore a lot to see along the route and several restaurants to enjoy the region's typical cuisine. Due to the busy road and numerous tunnels (some unlit), lights are mandatory for all bicycles!
- Average incline from: 3 %
- Climb from Gordola: 26.5 km
- Elevation gain from Gordola: +800 m/- 110 m
Author’s recommendation
In summer, the Verzasca Valley is very busy. It is therefore recommended to do this route early in the morning. Furthermore, due to the large number of tunnels, the use of lights is mandatory for all bicycles in the Verzasca Valley!
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
915 m
Lowest point
196 m
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Asphalt 0.53%Road 99.46%
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342 m
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63.8 km
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Locarno-Minusio-Tenero-Gordola-Vogorno-Lavertezzo-Brione Verzasca-Gerra Verzasca-Frasco-Sonogno-Frasco-Gerra Verzasca-Brione Verzasca-Lavertezzo-Vogorno-Gordola-Tenero-Minusio-Locarno
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The romanic bridge "Ponte dei salti"Mill in Frasco
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2'705'244E 1'114'304N
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46.171987, 8.801437
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46°10'19.2"N 8°48'05.2"E
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32T 484672 5113175
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- Proper clothing
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- Food and drinking water
- Water bottle
- First aid kit
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
64.1 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
933 m
Descent
933 m
Highest point
915 m
Lowest point
196 m
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Scenic
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