The route from Cevio to Bosco Gurin, the highest village in the canton of Ticino, climbs more than 1000 metres in 16 km. This is a popular challenge with road cyclists too.
moderate
Distance 32.2 km
Duration4:00 h
Ascent1,176 m
Descent1,176 m
Highest point1,498 m
Lowest point416 m
Bosco Gurin was even a stage finish of the Tour de Suisse in 1997. The road winds its way up to Linescio and then follows the Rovana river for a long stretch. It passes through shady forests and open landscape, deeper and deeper into the valley. The road splits at Cerentino, heading to Bosco Gurin in one direction and to Cimalmotto in the other. The last few kilometres to Bosco Gurin are again very steep, the road hugging the rock face and offering great views of the high mountain peaks. Bosco Gurin is a picturesque Walser village with vernacular architecture. You return to Cevio following the same route.
Author
Mariano Berri
Update: November 18, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
1,498 m
Lowest point
416 m
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Track types
Asphalt 2.28%Road 97.71%
Asphalt
737 m
Road
31.5 km
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Rest stops
Capanna Grossalp
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'689'603E 1'130'189N
DD
46.317125, 8.601989
DMS
46°19'01.6"N 8°36'07.2"E
UTM
32T 469357 5129360
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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
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
32.2 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
1,176 m
Descent
1,176 m
Highest point
1,498 m
Lowest point
416 m
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