Bovarina Bike (SvizzeraMobile 388)
Bovarina Bike (SvizzeraMobile 388)
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Bovarina BikePhoto: Redesign, Bellinzona e Valli Turismo
From the valley floor up to the alpine huts. Through old historic roads and prized larch forests from Olivone, you reach the Capanna Bovarina at 1870 m asl. The efforts of the climb are rewarded by an exciting and flowing descent through pastures and woods, surrounded by breathtaking scenery
The route starts in Olivone at 890 m asl and continues towards Campo Blenio along the old gravel road of the Sosto, which is included in the inventory of Swiss communication routes for its historic and geomorphological features.
Upon reaching Campo Blenio, you take the comfortable asphalt road that climbs into the Campo valley. After the hamlet of Orsàira, you enter a prized grazed larch forest, subject to a recent enhancement intervention by the local Patriziato. The presence of several old and monumental larches, of imposing size, is significant from a landscape but also ecological and biodiversity standpoint.
Almost at the edge of the forest, you reach the Alpe Predasca at 1742 m asl, loaded in summer by about one hundred cows, and proceed on a gravel road until reaching the Capanna Bovarina where you enjoy a fantastic view over the Luzzone area and the mountain chain overlooking the Greina plateau, on the northeast border of the canton Ticino with the Grisons.
The fun now begins with a medium difficulty singletrail descent. From the hut, along pastures and woods, a route specially created for mountain bikes unfolds which will reward the enthusiast for the efforts of the climb with an exciting and flowing downhill ride all in one go down to Orsaira. You return on asphalt to Pianchera where a comfortable trail brings you back to Campo Blenio and then towards Olivone retracing the old Sosto road.
Author’s recommendation
Follow the mountain bike logo shown on the red signs: Bovarina Bike no. 388
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Capanna Gorda (Bike friendly)Casa Lucomagno (Bike Friendly)
Pensione Centrale, (Bike Friendly)
Ristorante Casa Greina (Bike friendly)
Pineta Saracino (Bike friendly)
Capanna Bovarina (Bike friendly)
Safety information
- Wear protective gear
- Correctly assess your abilities
- Give way to hikers
- Stay on the path
- Close the gates
Careful route planning is the key to enjoying a route. Check in advance the weather conditions and the trails at local information centers. Depending on the season and weather conditions the route may be closed or interrupted.
Tips and suggestions
www.bellinzonese-altoticino.ch/mountainbike
Roadbook
The excursion begins in Olivone at 890 metres above sea level, and continues towards Campo Blenio along the old Sosto dirt road, which is part of the historic Swiss transportation network.
After reaching Campo Blenio you continue on the easier asphalted road that ascends Campo valley. After the hamlet of Orsàira you pass through stunning larch wood pastures, which have recently been enhanced by the local municipality. Aside from adding to the beauty of the landscape, the presence of so many impressively monumental ancient larch is also significant from an environmental and biodiversity point of view.
Almost at the edge of the woods is Alpe Predasca at 1,742 metres above sea level. In summer hundreds of cows graze here. Continuing along a dirt road you reach the Capanna Bovarina hut, where you can enjoy fantastic views of the Luzzone landscape and mountain chain overlooking the Greina high plateau on the north-eastern border of the Canton of Ticino with the Canton of Graubünden.
Now the fun really starts - with a descent on a single trail of average difficulty. From the hut, the route winds through pastures and woods on a path made especially for mountain bikes, rewarding the effort of the climb with an enthralling, smooth, whirlwind descent to Orsàira. You return to Pianchera on an easy asphalt road which brings you back to Campo Blenio and then to Olivone along the old Sosto road.
E-Bike charging point - Blenio
Museo Cà da Rivöi
Casa Lucomagno (Bike Friendly)
Pensione Centrale, (Bike Friendly)
Ristorante Casa Greina (Bike friendly)
Lago / Diga del Luzzone
Pineta Saracino (Bike friendly)
Capanna Bovarina (Bike friendly)
Lago Retico
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Bus no. 62.131 - Biasca to Olivone or Bus no. 62.136 - Lucomagno Pass to Olivone (from June to October).Directions
Highway A2, exit Biasca then direction Lucomagno until Olivone. Alternative: Lukmanier Pass then direction Biasca until Olivone.Parking
Free parking near the town hall of Olivone.Coordinates
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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