Monte Tamaro – Up and down to the lake

From the mountain to the lake: the gentlest and most panoramic descent towards the plain.

Monte Tamaro – Up and down to the lake

This circular itinerary of almost 50 km, which can be completed in just over 5 hours, lets you explore every corner of the area. Starting from Alpe Foppa, the trail passes through Bassa di Indemini, then descending along the villages of Arosio and Cademario. After reaching the lakeshore between Magliaso and Agno, you easily return by going back up through the valley floor via Taverne up to the Valley station of 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 – Magliaso – Agno – Taverne – Rivera (valley station of the cable car)

Itinerary details

Length:

49,8 km

Ground: 23.2 km dirt road / 8.7 km single trail / 17.9 km asphalt road
Total climb / descent:

984 m / 2 040 m

Time required:

5 h 10 min

Technique: Medium
Fitness: Difficult

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Trail information

GPX

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.