Monte Tamaro – On the traces of Lugano Bike
This circular route ideally combines the last two stages of the well-known and suggestive Lugano Bike Nr. 66 and leads you to discover a region called Malcantone. A hilly territory that lends itself to mountain biking. The last stretch on the plain allows you to reach the starting point comfortably, enhancing the peculiarities of the territory.
Main stops: Alpe Foppa (mountain station of the cable car) – Capanna Tamaro – Bassa d’ Indemini – Alpe Canigiolo – La Bassa – Alpe di Torricella – Arosio – Breno – Miglieglia – Astano – Sessa – Ponte Tresa – Agno – Taverne – Rivera (valley station of the cable car)
Itinerary details
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Length:
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10.1 km
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Ground:
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34.4 km dirt road / 17 km single trail / 31.4 km asphalted road
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Total climb / descente:
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1 988 m / 3 037 m
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Time required:
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9 h 40 min
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Technique:
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Medium
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Fitness:
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Difficult
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Watch the map on Switzerland Mobility
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.