Bike

Discover the Ascona-Locarno region on two wheels!

Breathtaking landscapes, the mild climate, a varied choice of tours and 2'300 hours of sunshine per year promise sweaty, challenging but unforgettable cycling excursions. Whether you prefer mountain biking on one of the official trails of SwitzerlandMobility, racing bike tours or effortless biking on the cycle path, in the Ascona-Locarno region the desires of every biker’s heart can be fulfilled with the ideal tour.

Bike hotels in the Ascona-Locarno region are required to meet a number of quality criteria designed to ensure that cyclist guests enjoy a wonderful stay:
 

  • Separate, lockable cycle ­room
  • Provision of hanging storage or stands, lighting and power sockets for charging - electric bicycles
  • Cycle ­cleaning facilities
  • Ease of access to the cycle­ storage and ­cleaning facilities
  • Workshop tools for maintenance and minor repairs
  • Guest information (maps and tours, public transport, safety and weather forecasts)
  • Cooperation with certified guides and bike shops for guided tours, cycle hire and repairs
  • Hearty breakfasts
  • Flexible mealtimes or packed­ lunches on request
  • Laundry­ and drying ­service
  • Shower on day of departure

The bike shops of the Ascona-Locarno region guarantee excellent service and are on hand to help you with any questions or problems about your bike. Specialising in the sale of accessories and clothing, some of these stores also have their own repair shops and offer the option to rent MTB, E-MTB and E-Bikes.

Lake Maggiore and its surrounding valleys offer ideal conditions for cycling tours. With an e-bike, even the sometimes steep ascents are no problem. So that you don't run out of power during the day, charging stations are available throughout the region where you can charge your e-bike free of charge. The charging stations have five original charging cables, one each from the brands Yamaha, Shimano, Bosch, Brose and Specialized, as well as four sockets (two Swiss plugs and two Schuko plugs 220V).

Get to know the region around the Lake Maggiore on two wheels with official Mountain bike guides. Discover the region off the beaten track with a competent guide and benefit from the opportunity to improve your riding skills. 

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