For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Ticino. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful mountain biking trails.
The Most Beautiful mountain biking trails in Ticino
Mountain Biking
· Switzerland
recommended route
Difficulty
S2
moderate
22.3 km
3:23 h
568 m
1,817 m
A short climb with a long gradual singletrail descent. Definitely worth the effort.
Swiss Alpine Adventure
Mountain Biking
· Switzerland
recommended route
Difficulty
S2
difficult
42.8 km
8:38 h
1,790 m
1,811 m
This is a physically and at times technically challenging tour with some beautiful views over the Ticinese countryside.
Swiss Alpine Adventure
Mountain Biking
· Switzerland
recommended route
Difficulty
S2
difficult
35.5 km
5:58 h
800 m
1,200 m
This is a tour for complete mountain bikers who like technical climbs and descents. The climb from Rasa to Casone is quite technical and physical. Only the fittest and technically good riders will ride the whole climb. The descent back to Losone is a good mix of Ticinese flow and Tech.
Swiss Alpine Adventure
Mountain Biking
· Lago Maggiore
recommended route
Difficulty
S1
difficult
30.7 km
5:30 h
1,329 m
1,329 m
Adventurous circuit route in the surroundings of Cardada and Val Resa with start and finish in Locarno.
Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Mountain Biking
recommended route
Difficulty
S2
difficult
37.9 km
5:20 h
1,275 m
1,269 m
Discover the beauty of the verdant Alto Malcantone in the vicinity of Lugano. The vast chestnut forests are particularly memorable.
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Mountain Biking
· Switzerland
Traversa Infinita
recommended route
Difficulty
S2
moderate
Distance
22.3 km
Duration
3:23 h
Ascent
568 m
Descent
1,817 m
A short climb with a long gradual singletrail descent. Definitely worth the effort.
from Dave O'Riordan,
Swiss Alpine Adventure
Mountain Biking
· Switzerland
Val Colla
recommended route
Difficulty
S2
difficult
Distance
42.8 km
Duration
8:38 h
Ascent
1,790 m
Descent
1,811 m
This is a physically and at times technically challenging tour with some beautiful views over the Ticinese countryside.
from Dave O'Riordan,
Swiss Alpine Adventure
Mountain Biking
· Switzerland
Rasa
recommended route
Difficulty
S2
difficult
Distance
35.5 km
Duration
5:58 h
Ascent
800 m
Descent
1,200 m
This is a tour for complete mountain bikers who like technical climbs and descents. The climb from Rasa to Casone is quite technical and physical.
from Dave O'Riordan,
Swiss Alpine Adventure
Mountain Biking
· Lago Maggiore
397 Cardada Bike
recommended route
Difficulty
S1
difficult
Distance
30.7 km
Duration
5:30 h
Ascent
1,329 m
Descent
1,329 m
Adventurous circuit route in the surroundings of Cardada and Val Resa with start and finish in Locarno.
from Mariano Berri,
Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Mountain Biking
Castagno Bike - Nr. 355
recommended route
Difficulty
S2
difficult
Distance
37.9 km
Duration
5:20 h
Ascent
1,275 m
Descent
1,269 m
Discover the beauty of the verdant Alto Malcantone in the vicinity of Lugano. The vast chestnut forests are particularly memorable.
from Lugano Region,
Lugano Region
Mountain Biking
Monte Tamaro - Chestnuts trail
recommended route
Difficulty
S2
difficult
Distance
61.9 km
Duration
7:00 h
Ascent
1,247 m
Descent
2,300 m
While riding this circular route, you’ll be struck by the extensive chestnut forests and the epic appeal of majestic Monte Tamaro with its breath ...
from Lugano Region,
Lugano Region
Mountain Biking
Monte Tamaro - Up & down to the lake
recommended route
Difficulty
S2
difficult
Distance
49.1 km
Duration
5:05 h
Ascent
786 m
Descent
1,842 m
Out of all six Monte Tamaro trails this circular route is the one that offers the smoothest ride down from the mountain to the plains below.
from Lugano Region,
Lugano Region
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397 Cardada Bike by Wo
November 22, 2021
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When did you do this route? November 20, 2021
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AlpenX21 - Tag 4 - Campra - Malvaglia by Vinzenz
October 24, 2021
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Gestartet sind wir in Campra auf 1427 hm über dem Meeresspiegel. Zuerst ging es eine Asphaltstraße bergab, welche entspannt zu fahren ist. Nach kurzer Zeit folgte ein kurzer Abschnitt auf einer alten Straße mit vielen Schlaglöchern. Danach kamen wir zu dem ersten Anstieg mit 300 hm auf 5,1 km auf einem Schotterweg mit einzelnen großen Steinen, in den Kurven ist die Straße asphaltiert und der Anstieg ist moderat. Auf dieser Strecke liegen viel große Steine, welche gefährlich werden können, deswegen sollte man diese Strecke nicht unterschätzen. Daraufhin folgte eine Abfahrt bis 11,4 km mit schnellem Abstieg und vielen Unebenheiten. Achtung vor den Regenrinnen, diese können bei zu hoher Geschwindigkeit gefährlich werden. Ab14,2 km kommt ein längerer und steiler Anstieg , auf einer gut asphaltierten Straße. Am höchsten Punkt im Dorf gibt es einen Brunnen mit Trinkwasser. Danach liegt ein mittelschwieriger Trail mit steinigem Untergrund auf dem Weg. Am Ende des Trails befindet sich eine bewirtschaftete Hütte, in der man sehr gut essen kann. Ab 29,7 km geht es Steil bergab in Serpentinen auf einer guten, asphaltierten Straße. Vorsicht ist geboten in den Kurven, da auch Autos auf dieser Straße fahren. Nie letzten 1,5 km sind auf einer geraden Straße bis Malvaglia.
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When did you do this route? September 22, 2021
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Sterrati ticinesi, 10/ott/2021 by Alessandro
October 15, 2021
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Community
Percorso molto bello in Ticino tra Chiasso, Mendrisio e Gaggiolo. Facile e con tanti tratti sterrati.
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