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From Lake Maggiore to the alpine valleys, the Ascona-Locarno region offers ideal conditions for exploring by gravel bike. Quiet back roads, cycle paths and routes through nature lead through surprisingly diverse landscapes, past historic villages, rivers, forests and mountains. A region made for exploring in the saddle, at your own pace and wherever your curiosity takes you.
Gravel riding is about much more than cycling on unpaved roads. It is a versatile way to experience life on two wheels, combining different surfaces and letting your sense of adventure guide the way. A quiet road leading into a valley, a stone village, a hidden grotto in the woods or a view that makes you want to stop for a little longer: often, it is the discoveries along the way that make a ride truly special.
The diversity of the landscape makes Ascona-Locarno particularly well suited to this kind of experience. Within a short distance, the Mediterranean atmosphere of Lake Maggiore gives way to the river landscapes of the Maggia and Verzasca, the wide-open spaces of the Piano di Magadino and the region’s unspoilt and wilder valleys. Back roads, cycle paths and natural trails offer ever-changing perspectives on the region.
Whether it is a relaxed ride through nature, a day spent discovering villages and local culture or a longer adventure, gravel riding lets you experience the region at your own pace. Because gravel riding is not just about the road you ride, but everything you discover along the way.
For those looking to go beyond a day ride, Ticino Traverso turns gravel riding into a true journey. The route crosses the canton from south to north, linking some of its most fascinating landscapes and taking riders along a variety of roads and surfaces.
In the Ascona-Locarno region, the route showcases the area’s remarkable diversity, from Lake Maggiore and the Piano di Magadino to the alpine valleys. Along the way, historic villages, natural landscapes and changing views make every stretch of the journey unique.
Whether you ride the entire route or choose just a few sections, Ticino Traverso is an invitation to explore without rushing and to make the journey itself part of the experience.
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