Monte Tamaro – Chestnuts trail
The Monte Tamaro – Chestnuts Trail is an unforgettable circular route through sweeping chestnut forests and breathtaking views.
This itinerary of just over 63 km features a mix of dirt roads, exciting single trails, and paved sections. Starting from Alpe Foppa, you pass by Capanna Tamaro before descending into the Malcantone region through Alpe di Torricella, Arosio, and Breno. The ride continues in the enchanting nature around the Maglio area, before reaching the lakeshore at Magliaso and Agno, to finally gently climb back up from Taverne to the Valley station in Rivera.
Main stops: Alpe Foppa (mountain station of the cable car) – Capanna Tamaro – Bassa d’ Indemini – Alpe Canigiolo – La Bassa – Alpe di Torricella – Arosio – Breno – Cademario – Magliaso – Agno – Taverne – Rivera (valley station of the cable car)
Itinerary details
| Length: |
63,1 km |
| Ground: | 30.8 km dirt road / 12.6 km single trail / 19.7 km asphalt road |
| Total climb / descent |
1 599 m / 2 652 m |
| Time required: |
7 h 20 min |
| Technique: | Medium |
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Fitness: |
Difficult |
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Charging station (free) for E-bikes and a small service station for all mountain bikes at Alpe Foppa. A second service station is located at the bottom station of the cableway in Rivera.