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Valle Verzasca: Gordola-Sonogno-Gordola
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Diga della VerzascaPhoto: Alessio Pizzicannella, Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Valle Verzasca is indisputably one of the most famous valleys in the canton of Ticino. There is a lot to see along the 25 km between Gordola and Sonogno. The tour starts with the imposing Vogorno dam. You then cross the "Ponte dei Salti" bridge in Lavertezzo with its round arches over the emerald green Verzasca river before reaching the picturesque village of Sonogno with its museum and wool centre (Casa della Lana). There are several restaurants along the way where you can taste local dishes. If you feel like it, you can even take a dip in the river. You may want to take the bus to Sonogno and then enjoy the descent, or vice-versa. Beware: Valle Verzasca attracts a lot of traffic in summer.
Caution: all bikes must keep their headlights on in Valle Verzasca owing to the many road tunnels!
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Safety information
! Lights for bicycles required: The police remind you that lights for bicycles are required in the Verzasca Valley, as there are many tunnels with limited visibility.
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Gordola-Gordemo-Diga Verzasca-Bezona-Vogorno-Ponte di Corippo-Lavertezzo-Motta-Piee-Brione Verzasca-Gerra Verzasca-Frasco-Sonogno
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Public transport
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Equipment
- E-Bike/E-MTB
- Exchangeable battery
- Battery charger
- Bike helmet
- Cycling backpack (approx. 35 liters) with rain cover
- Comfotable sneakers
- Cycling shoes if necessary
- Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
- Cycling jersey if necessary
- Change of clothes
- Cycling gloves
- Bicycle pump
- Bicycle tools
- Sun and rain protection
- Snacks and drinking water
- Drink bottle and convenient fixture
- First aid kit
- Mobile phone
- Phone fixture for handlebar if necessary
- Headlight and reflectors
- Maps
- Travel documents
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- 22 Waypoints
- 22 Waypoints
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