The tour starts in Vira Gambarogno and follows a minor road up to Gerra Gambarogno, passing several hilltop villages en route.
moderate
Distance 23.5 km
Duration2:30 h
Ascent835 m
Descent855 m
Highest point907 m
Lowest point206 m
You get fantastic views of the lake all the way. This is a good winegrowing region, as the slopes of Monte Gambarogno are sun-drenched in summer. More than 950 different species of camellias and 450 different magnolias grow in the Botanical Garden, between Piazzogna and Vairano. On reaching Gerra, a short but steep climb leads to Monti di Gerra, a pretty hamlet immersed in nature. You can either return to Vira the same way or descend to the lake at Gerra and then back along the main road to Vira. There is a public lido – Shaka Beach – in Vira, perfect for unwinding at the end of the day.
Author
Mariano Berri
Update: November 18, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
907 m
Lowest point
206 m
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Track types
Asphalt 60.96%Road 39.03%
Asphalt
14.3 km
Road
9.2 km
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Rest stops
Bagno Spiaggia Vira Gambarogno Mini-Lido San Nazzaro Bagno Spiaggia Gerra Gambarogno
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'708'553E 1'111'262N
DD
46.144100, 8.843570
DMS
46°08'38.8"N 8°50'36.9"E
UTM
32T 487918 5110070
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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
23.5 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
835 m
Descent
855 m
Highest point
907 m
Lowest point
206 m
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