The circular route “up and down to the lake” is the one that takes you most gently from the mountain to the plain. It gives you an overview of what this lush territory has to offer.
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)
Length:
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49.8 km
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Ground:
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23.2 km dirt road / 8.7 km single trail / 17.9 km asphalt road
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Total climb / descent:
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984 m / 2 040 m
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Time required:
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5 h 10 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.