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Monti Motti
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The Monti di Motti are a popular destination. Combined with the long ascent, it makes for the perfect mix of performance and relaxation in nature.
moderate
Distance 36.1 km
Duration2:25 h
Ascent911 m
Descent911 m
Highest point1,064 m
Lowest point193 m
A beautiful cycling path leads from Tenero across the Magadino plain to Cugnasco. The Magadino plain is the vegetable garden of Ticino. After six kilometres of flat cycling, the climb to the Monti di Motti begins in Cugnasco. Up to km 10, the climb is winding and always steep with a gradient of 7-10%. At km 11 it flattens out briefly before climbing steeply again to the Monti di Ditto. A large part of the route runs in the shade of the forest, ideal for hot summer days. From km 15 onwards, it is definitely less steep and you can take a breath for the last 4 kilometres or so. During the tour there are always beautiful views of Lake Maggiore and the Magadino plain. In Monti di Motti there is a grotto for a stop. There is also a small lake surrounded by benches to rest for a moment from the long climb.
Average gradient from Cugnasco: 7.2 %
Ascent from Cugnasco: 11.55 km
Altitude difference from Cugnasco: +833 m/- 110 m
Author’s recommendation
Monti di Motti is located at 1061 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.
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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
1,064 m
Lowest point
193 m
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Track types
Asphalt 71.11%Dirt road 4.41%Path 0%Road 24.46%
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25.7 km
Dirt road
1.6 km
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0 km
Road
8.8 km
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Coordinates
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2'709'008E 1'114'965N
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46.177330, 8.850317
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46°10'38.4"N 8°51'01.1"E
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32T 488446 5113761
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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
36.1 km
Duration
2:25 h
Ascent
911 m
Descent
911 m
Highest point
1,064 m
Lowest point
193 m
Linear routeScenicRefreshment stops available
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