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Valle Verzasca gravel tour
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Val Vegornèss, Valle VerzascaPhoto: Ascona-Locarno Tourism
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An iconic gravel ride from Lake Maggiore into the spectacular Verzasca Valley, featuring turquoise waters, traditional stone villages and authentic Alpine scenery for a varied and memorable cycling experience.
difficult
Distance 76.7 km
Duration5:10 h
Ascent1,442 m
Descent1,442 m
Highest point1,081 m
Lowest point195 m
The route leaves Locarno along the lakeside promenade and cycle path to Gordola, where the climb towards the famous Verzasca Dam begins. The ascent continues steadily to Brione, offering beautiful views of the emerald-green river and passing iconic landmarks such as the Ponte dei Salti in Lavertezzo.
Beyond Lavertezzo, the ride becomes more varied, following sections of the renowned Alta Verzasca Bike trail. Well-maintained gravel tracks and flowing trail sections lead to Sonogno, a charming Alpine village at the head of the valley. The adventure continues into the wild landscapes of Val Redòrta and Val Vegornèss, reaching the remote hamlet of Cabiói, surrounded by unspoilt nature and far from the beaten track.
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
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
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Highest point
1,081 m
Lowest point
195 m
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Track types
Asphalt 25.57%Forested/wild trail 16.88%Path 4.03%Road 53.50%
Asphalt
19.6 km
Forested/wild trail
13 km
Path
3.1 km
Road
41.1 km
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Locarno, DebarcaderoE-Bike charging station Locarno
Locarno, Piazza Stazione
Locarno
Locarno
Cà di Ferro
E-Bike charging station Minusio
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio abate
Cantina Carrara Agriturismo
Verzasca Dam
Lago di Vogorno (Verzasca-Stausee)
Vogorno
Lago di Vogorno
Corippo
Lavertezzo
Verzasca Naturbadebecken
The romanic bridge "Ponte dei salti"
Cascata di Orgnana
Fiume Verzasca
Brione Verzasca
Gerra Verzasca
Cascata d'Efra
Mill in Frasco
Frasco
Cabioi
Wool center
Museum of the Verzasca Valley
Sonogno
Waterfall La Froda
Corte, Val Redòrta
Coordinates
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2'705'183E 1'114'111N
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46.170258, 8.800601
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46°10'12.9"N 8°48'02.2"E
UTM
32T 484607 5112984
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Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
76.7 km
Duration
5:10 h
Ascent
1,442 m
Descent
1,442 m
Highest point
1,081 m
Lowest point
195 m
Out and back
Scenic
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