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Tour around Lake Maggiore

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    Lake Maggiore Loop. A day tour between Switzerland and Italy that can be done all year round.
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    Distance 163.2 km
    7:00 h
    353 m
    378 m
    256 m
    193 m
    From Locarno via Tenero to the other side of the lake. Along the lake past the pretty villages of Gambarogno to Dirinella, the border with Italy. To Luino, where the famous market is held every Wednesday, the road is fairly flat. From km 39 there are some short climbs and sections away from the lake follow. In Laveno you can take the ferry to Intra and shorten the tour. Sesto Calende is at the bottom of Lake Maggiore. Here you cross the lake and the way back begins. Also, on this side of the lake you pass through beautiful villages such as Arona, Stresa or Verbania, where it is worth stopping for a while. Cannobio also has a weekly market, which is very popular and always takes place on Sunday. In Brissago, cross the Swiss border and go on to Ascona, then back to Locarno.

    Author’s recommendation

    As the roads are busy with commuting traffic during rush hours, we advise you to avoid these times. Bring an ID with you, as part of the tour goes through Italy.
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    Mariano Berri 
    Update: November 19, 2024
    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    256 m
    Lowest point
    193 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 1.84%Dirt road 0.30%Forested/wild trail 0.06%Road 97.78%
    Asphalt
    3 km
    Dirt road
    0.5 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.1 km
    Road
    159.6 km
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    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'705'261E 1'114'230N
    DD
    46.171321, 8.801648
    DMS
    46°10'16.8"N 8°48'05.9"E
    UTM
    32T 484688 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

    Similar routes nearby

    • Locarno-Palagnedra-Bordei
    • Cannobina Valley Tour
    • Gambarogno- Lago di Lugano Tour
    • Locarno-Vergeletto
    • Locarno-Sonogno
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    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    163.2 km
    Duration
    7:00 h
    Ascent
    353 m
    Descent
    378 m
    Highest point
    256 m
    Lowest point
    193 m
    Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available

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