Vira Gambarogno-Monti di Gerra-Vira Gambarogno

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Gerra GambarognoPhoto: Alessio Pizzicannella, Ascona-Locarno Tourism
The tour starts in Vira Gambarogno and follows a minor road up to Gerra Gambarogno, passing several hilltop villages en route. 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. The whole area is so quiet and charming. More than 950 different species of camellias 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.

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Bagno Spiaggia Vira GambarognoMini-Lido San Nazzaro
Bagno Spiaggia Gerra Gambarogno
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Vira Gambarogno-Piazzogna-Vairano-Casenzano-Gerra Gambarogno-Monti di Gerra-Gerra Gambarogno-Casenzano-Vairano-Piazzogna-Vira Gambarogno
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- 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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