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Valle Verzasca: Gordola-Sonogno-Gordola

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  • Sonogno
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moderate
Distance 50.5 km
4:00 h
827 m
827 m
917 m
223 m

Valle Verzasca is indisputably one of the most famous valleys in the canton of Ticino. There is a lot to see along the 25 km between Gordola and Sonogno. The tour starts with the imposing Vogorno dam. You then cross the "Ponte dei Salti" bridge in Lavertezzo with its round arches over the emerald green Verzasca river before reaching the picturesque village of Sonogno with its museum and wool centre (Casa della Lana). There are several restaurants along the way where you can taste local dishes. If you feel like it, you can even take a dip in the river. You may want to take the bus to Sonogno and then enjoy the descent, or vice-versa. Beware: Valle Verzasca attracts a lot of traffic in summer.

Caution: all bikes must keep their headlights on in Valle Verzasca owing to the many road tunnels!

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Author
Mariano Berri 
Update: February 22, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Highest point
917 m
Lowest point
223 m
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Asphalt 1.17%Road 98.82%
Asphalt
0.6 km
Road
49.9 km
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Safety information

! Lights for bicycles required: The police remind you that lights for bicycles are required in the Verzasca Valley, as there are many tunnels with limited visibility.

Start

Gordola
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'709'628E 1'115'453N
DD
46.181622, 8.858468
DMS
46°10'53.8"N 8°51'30.5"E
UTM
32T 489076 5114237
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Destination

Sonogno

Turn-by-turn directions

Gordola-Gordemo-Diga Verzasca-Bezona-Vogorno-Ponte di Corippo-Lavertezzo-Motta-Piee-Brione Verzasca-Gerra Verzasca-Frasco-Sonogno

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'709'628E 1'115'453N
DD
46.181622, 8.858468
DMS
46°10'53.8"N 8°51'30.5"E
UTM
32T 489076 5114237
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Equipment

  • E-Bike/E-MTB
  • Exchangeable battery
  • Battery charger
  • Bike helmet
  • Cycling backpack (approx. 35 liters) with rain cover
  • Comfotable sneakers
  • Cycling shoes if necessary
  • Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
  • Cycling jersey if necessary
  • Change of clothes
  • Cycling gloves
  • Bicycle pump
  • Bicycle tools
  • Sun and rain protection
  • Snacks and drinking water
  • Drink bottle and convenient fixture
  • First aid kit
  • Mobile phone
  • Phone fixture for handlebar if necessary
  • Headlight and reflectors
  • Maps
  • Travel documents

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
50.5 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
827 m
Descent
827 m
Highest point
917 m
Lowest point
223 m
Public-transport-friendly Out and back Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available Cultural/historical interest eBike

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