Airolo Bike (SwitzerlandMobility 391)
Airolo Bike (SwitzerlandMobility 391)
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Airolo BikePhoto: Redesign, Bellinzonese e Alto Ticino Turismo
The first descent begins on an easy to intermediate single trail through breathtaking alpine scenery, where lush green meadows blend seamlessly with the surrounding mountains. The trail leads to Cassinello, before continuing along a gravel road to Châlet a Ravina, the perfect place to take a break and savour traditional polenta and regional specialities.
The route then continues towards Nante, passing through an enchanting forest and traditional alpine huts. From the village centre, a gravel road climbs to Alpe di Pesciüm. Winding through pine forests and gentle bends, the trail descends towards Fontana before following the scenic Strada Bassa on an easy, mostly flat section back to the lower station of the cable car.
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Follow the mountain bike logo shown on the red signs: Airolo Bike no. 391
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Hotel des Alpes (Bike friendly)B&B Gottardo (Bike friendly)
Bed & Bike Tremola San Gottardo (Bike friendly)
Hotel Forni (Bike friendly)
Albergo San Gottardo (Bike friendly)
Caseificio dimostrativo del Gottardo (Bike friendly)
Agriturismo Altanca (Bike friendly)
Rifugio lago Ritom (Bike friendly)
Chalet Ravina (Bike friendly)
Safety information
- Wear protective gear
- Accurately assess your abilities
- Give way to hikers
- Stay on the path
- Close the gates
Careful planning of routes is the key to enjoying a route. Check weather and trail conditions in advance at local information centers. Depending on the season and weather conditions, the route may be closed or interrupted.
Roadbook
An itinerary rich in unique and unforgettable alpine walks and vistas, ideally suited to those who prefer fun descents that are not too challenging. Bikers will be entertained by breathtaking views, pine forests, pastures and exciting crests.
The starting point is the railway station at Airolo, located in the centre of this historic town at the southern gateway to Switzerland. Following the cantonal road in the direction of Valle Bedretto, in a few minutes you arrive at the departure point of the Airolo-Pesciüm cable car. You climb to Sasso della Boggia, located at 2066 m a.s.l., from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Saint-Gotthard Massif.The first descent of this itinerary starts with an easy-medium single trail track in a naturalistic and breathtaking context; a union between pastures and mountains, a dazzling color green ready to guide you to Cassinello and then reach, on a dirt road, the Châlet in Ravina; ideal location for a stopover with Polenta and regional products.
Afterwards, continuing towards Nante, one crosses a striking forest and some farmhouses and then, from the center of this small town one continues on a dirt road reaching, at the end, Alpe di Pesciüm. Curving through pine forests, it descends towards Fontana and finally, on a stretch of easy, level road it returns once again to the starting point of the cable car via the "Strada Bassa".
With this trail you will reach Sasso della Boggia from Airolo via the cablecar (2 km, height difference 890 m). It runs from the end of June, until the beginning of October.
B&B Gottardo (Bike friendly)
Bed & Bike Tremola San Gottardo (Bike friendly)
Hotel Forni (Bike friendly)
Albergo San Gottardo (Bike friendly)
Sasso San Gottardo
E-bike charging point - Airolo-Pesciüm
Caseificio dimostrativo del Gottardo (Bike friendly)
Funivie Airolo-Pesciüm
Funicolare Ritom - Piora
Lago Ritom
Agriturismo Altanca (Bike friendly)
Rifugio lago Ritom (Bike friendly)
Lake Tom
Museo Nazionale del San Gottardo
Chalet Ravina (Bike friendly)
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train to Airolo then cable car from Airolo to Sasso della Boggia.Directions
A2 motorway, Airolo exit. Alternative: Gotthard Pass to Airolo or Nufenen Pass to Airolo.Parking
Free parking in Airolo, cable car departure.Coordinates
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Weather at the starting point
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