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Airolo Bike (SwitzerlandMobility 391)

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Airolo Bike (SwitzerlandMobility 391)

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    A route offering unforgettable alpine landscapes and spectacular scenery, ideal for riders who enjoy fun descents with a moderate level of difficulty. Along the way, bikers are rewarded with breathtaking views, pine forests, alpine meadows and scenic ridgelines.
    difficult
    Distance 20.4 km
    3:05 h
    380 m
    1,250 m
    2,064 m
    1,142 m
    The tour starts at Airolo railway station, located in the heart of this historic village at the southern gateway to Switzerland. Following the cantonal road towards the Bedretto Valley, you will reach the Airolo–Pesciüm cable car in just a few minutes. Take the cable car up to Sasso della Boggia (2,066 m above sea level), where you can enjoy spectacular views of the Gotthard massif.

    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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    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
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    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 Refreshment stops available Round trip Cableway ascent/descent Singletrail/Free ride

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