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Verscio, where the Teatro Dimitri is also located, marks the start and end of this route of about 50 km through the Onsernone Valley and the Vergeletto Valley.
moderate
Distance 46.7 km
Duration4:30 h
Ascent1,277 m
Descent1,277 m
Highest point1,110 m
Lowest point274 m
In Cavigliano, take the junction to the Onsernone Valley, where a long climb begins. Here, the villages appear glued to the slope. At the Ponte Oscuro bus stop (towards Russo), the road splits. On one side, continue to Spruga; on the other to Vergeletto. Once you reach the latter locality, you can smell popcorn: this is where Farina bóna, a toasted corn flour, is produced. Further along the valley, at Zott, the cable car takes you to Alpe Salei. At the Ristorante Fondovalle in Piano delle Cascine, the road ends and you return to Verscio retracing the same road.
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
1,110 m
Lowest point
274 m
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Track types
Asphalt 29.55%Road 70.44%
Asphalt
13.8 km
Road
32.9 km
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Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'699'688E 1'115'601N
DD
46.184493, 8.729785
DMS
46°11'04.2"N 8°43'47.2"E
UTM
32T 479146 5114581
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Equipment
Electric bike/mountain bike
Interchangeable battery
Battery charger
Bike helmet
Bike backpack (approx. 35 liters) with rain cover
Comfortable and sturdy shoes
Bike shoes if needed
Adequate outdoor clothing suitable for multiple layers
Cycling jersey if needed
Change of clothes
Cycling gloves
Bike pump
Bike repair tools
Sun and rain protection
Food and drinking water
Water bottle
First aid kit
Cell phone
Phone mount for handlebar, if needed
Light and reflectors
Maps
Travel documents
Localization
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
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