Route Vallemaggia - Stage 2: Locarno-Cavergno
Bike Riding
· Ascona-Locarno
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The signposted cycling route, suitable for everyone, leads from Locarno to the charming Maggia Valley, through characteristic villages and untouched nature.
moderate
Distance 35.5 km
Passing through Losone and by crossing the rivers Maggia and Melezza one reaches Tegna and Ponte Brolla.
From Ponte Brolla one continues on the cycling track that leads to Avegno: inaugurated in the spring of 2016, this newly built path allows cyclists to enjoy their ride safely separated from other traffic.
The route, mostly on bike paths, leads to Cavergno at the entrance of the Bavona Valley. Some parts of the route, between Losone and Tegna and between Gordevio and Aurigeno lead along dirt tracks.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
463 m
Lowest point
195 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
5.1 km
Road
30.4 km
Start
Locarno (196 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'705'255E 1'114'226N
DD
46.171284, 8.801568
DMS
46°10'16.6"N 8°48'05.6"E
UTM
32T 484682 5113097
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Destination
Cavergno
Turn-by-turn directions
Locarno-Losone-Ponte Brolla-Avegno-Gordevio-Maggia-Coglio-Giumaglio-Someo-Riveo-Cevio-Bignasco-Cavergno
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'705'255E 1'114'226N
DD
46.171284, 8.801568
DMS
46°10'16.6"N 8°48'05.6"E
UTM
32T 484682 5113097
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
35.5 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
460 m
Descent
200 m
Highest point
463 m
Lowest point
195 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 21 Waypoints
- 21 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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