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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.
difficult
Distance 25.1 km
Duration2:10 h
Ascent1,191 m
Descent1,191 m
Highest point1,394 m
Lowest point206 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.
Author
Mariano Berri
Update: November 19, 2024
Difficulty
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Overall difficulty
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
1,394 m
Lowest point
206 m
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Asphalt 1.12%Road 98.87%
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283 m
Road
24.9 km
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Coordinates
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2'708'487E 1'111'256N
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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
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