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Chiesa di San Maurizio, Maggia
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The signposted cycling route, suitable for everyone, leads from Locarno to the charming Maggia Valley, through characteristic villages and untouched nature.
moderate
Distance 35.5 km
Duration4:00 h
Ascent440 m
Descent180 m
Highest point463 m
Lowest point195 m
Passing through Losone and by crossing the rivers Maggia and Melezza one reaches Tegna and Ponte Brolla.
From Ponte Brolla one continues on the cycling track that leads to Avegno: inaugurated in the spring of 2016, this newly built path allows cyclists to enjoy their ride safely separated from other traffic.
The route, mostly on bike paths, leads to Cavergno at the entrance of the Bavona Valley. Some parts of the route, between Losone and Tegna and between Gordevio and Aurigeno lead along dirt tracks.
Author
Mariano Berri
Update: July 09, 2025
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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