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Airolo Bike (SwitzerlandMobility 391)

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Airolo Bike (SwitzerlandMobility 391)

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    Route full of unique and unforgettable alpine landscapes and views, suitable for those who prefer fun descents with a low difficulty level. Entertaining the bikers are breathtaking views, pine forests, pastures, and thrilling ridges.

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    Distance 20.4 km
    3:05 h
    380 m
    1,250 m
    2,064 m
    1,142 m

    Start from the Airolo train station, located in the center of the historic town at the gateway to Southern Switzerland. Following the cantonal road towards the Bedretto Valley, you reach the departure of the Airolo-Pesciüm cable car within a few minutes. Ascend to Sasso della Boggia, situated at 2,066 m above sea level, where you enjoy an exclusive view of the San Gottardo massif.

    The first descent of this route begins with an easy to medium single trail in a breathtaking natural setting; a combination of pastures and mountains, a dazzling green ready to lead you to Cassinello, then along a dirt road to the Chalet at Ravina; an ideal place to stop for polenta and regional products.

    Continuing towards Nante, you cross a scenic forest and characteristic farmhouses, and from the center of this village, continue on a dirt road to the Alpe di Pesciüm. Through curves and pine forests, you descend towards Fontana and finally, on a light and flat stretch, return again to the cable car departure following the "Strada Bassa."

    Author’s recommendation

    Follow the mountain bike logo shown on the red signs: Airolo Bike no. 391

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    Difficulty
    S2 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

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    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,064 m
    Lowest point
    1,142 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 9.24%Dirt road 6.10%Forested/wild trail 44.03%Path 13.22%Road 17.91%Unknown 9.48%
    Asphalt
    1.9 km
    Dirt road
    1.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    9 km
    Path
    2.7 km
    Road
    3.7 km
    Unknown
    1.9 km
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    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. 

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    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)
    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

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    2'689'780E 1'153'606N
    DD
    46.527732, 8.608816
    DMS
    46°31'39.8"N 8°36'31.7"E
    UTM
    32T 469998 5152759
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    Difficulty
    S2 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    20.4 km
    Duration
    3:05 h
    Ascent
    380 m
    Descent
    1,250 m
    Highest point
    2,064 m
    Lowest point
    1,142 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Refreshment stops available Cableway ascent/descent Singletrail/Free ride

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