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Vira Gambarogno-Alpe di Neggia

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    Challenging climb to Alpe di Neggia, at the foot of Monte Gambarogno. The 1191 meters in altitude are paid rewarded with a wonderful view.
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    Distance 25.1 km
    2:10 h
    1,191 m
    1,191 m
    1,394 m
    206 m
    From Vira Gambarogno, the pretty village on Lake Maggiore, the route climbs up to the Alpe di Neggia on 12 kilometres of road with little traffic. On the first six kilometres, the gradient is about 9% almost all the way. Between km 6 and 7, at the Monti Piazzogna, the gradient decreases slightly before the climb becomes really hard. There are now five kilometres with a gradient of 10-11% ahead of you. Hairpin bends lead up to the Alpe di Neggia, which lies at 1396 m a. s. l. Most of the route is in the shade, which is particularly pleasant in the summer months. From the Alpe di Neggia you have a wonderful panorama over the lake, Ascona, Locarno and far into the surrounding valleys.
    • Average gradient: 9.9 %
    • Ascent from Vira Gambarogno: 12 km
    • Altitude difference from Vira: +1191 m

    Author’s recommendation

    The destination of this tour is at 1396 m a. s. l., so it is important to check the weather conditions in advance. In addition, appropriate equipment and warm clothing are required for the descent.
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    Mariano Berri 
    Update: November 19, 2024
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    Highest point
    1,394 m
    Lowest point
    206 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 1.12%Road 98.87%
    Asphalt
    0.3 km
    Road
    24.9 km
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    Coordinates

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    2'708'487E 1'111'256N
    DD
    46.144056, 8.842716
    DMS
    46°08'38.6"N 8°50'33.8"E
    UTM
    32T 487852 5110065
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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

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    Difficulty
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    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    25.1 km
    Duration
    2:10 h
    Ascent
    1,191 m
    Descent
    1,191 m
    Highest point
    1,394 m
    Lowest point
    206 m
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