Monte Tamaro – Hills and mountains, rivers and lakes

A perfect tour to capture the magic of the area in a single outing.

Monte Tamaro – Hills and mountains, rivers and lakes

This route packs panoramic mountains like Tamaro and Lema, the Magliasina and Vedeggio rivers, and Lake Lugano into a single ride. From Alpe Foppa, via Capanna Tamaro, the trail descends towards Arosio, Cademario, and Miglieglia. After reaching the lakeshore at Ponte Tresa and Agno, you gently climb back up through the valley floor via Taverne, closing the loop at the cable car 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 – Cademario – Miglieglia – Ponte Tresa – Agno – Taverne – Rivera (valley station of the cable car)

Itinerary details

Length:

66,6 km

Ground:

29.5 km dirt road / 13 km single trail / 24.1 km asphalted road
Total climb / descent:

1 435 m / 2 487 m

Time required:

7 h 20 min

Technique: Medium
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.