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Ceneri Bike (SwitzerlandMobility 393)

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Ceneri Bike (SwitzerlandMobility 393)

Mountain Bike · Bellinzona and Valleys
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    A round trip of medium difficulty accessible almost all the year round that offers a view of Magadino Plain all the way to Lake Maggiore. This route is really interesting, both from a natural and an historical perspective, particularly due to the descriptions on the themed boards along the path of the Via del Ceneri.

    moderate
    Distance 21.3 km
    3:15 h
    688 m
    706 m
    691 m
    204 m

    From Cadenazzo railway station you’ll pass along the easy, paved streets, which are not overly uneven, using the Pedemontano no. 311 cycle route as far as Sant’Antonino. From there, the route starts to climb sharply, initially still on a tarmacked road, towards the Paiardi and subsequently towards Monti dei Bassi, reachable via an easy forest road that passes through a beautiful chestnut forest and an arboretum.

    From Monti dei Bassi, a short but fun single trail leads bikers to a piece of tarmacked road that in a little over one kilometre takes them to the start of a second section of single trail. In this area, you’ll find some exposed sections that oblige cyclists to carry their mountain bike: you therefore need to take great care.

    After around 1.5 km, the terrain becomes easier and, alternating between tarmac and single trails, you arrive at the hamlet of Robasacco. This is the start of a magnificent route, a mix of single trails and dirt roads, which passes through the Pontiva chestnut forest and leads to the military square of Monte Ceneri. When you pass through the chestnut forest, you are immersed in history, nature and short but steep ramps, which will even raise the heartrate of the fittest of bikers.

    Author’s recommendation

    For mountain biking, follow the logo indicated on the red signposts: Ceneri Bike - 393

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    Bellinzona e Valli Turismo 
    Update: June 17, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    691 m
    Lowest point
    204 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 39.43%Forested/wild trail 17.93%Path 19.61%Road 23.01%
    Asphalt
    8.4 km
    Forested/wild trail
    3.8 km
    Path
    4.2 km
    Road
    4.9 km
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    Rest stops

    Hotel La Perla (Bike friendly)
    Hotel Bellinzona Sud (Bike friendly)
    Hotel La Tureta (Bike friendly)
    Hotel Unione (Bike friendly)
    Capanna Cremorasco (Bike friendly)
    Ostello Montebello (Bike friendly)

    Safety information

     

    • Wear protective gear
    • Assess your capability accurately
    • Give hikers right of way
    • Stay on the trail
    • Close fence gates.

      An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted.

    Start

    Cadenazzo
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'716'075E 1'112'325N
    DD
    46.152412, 8.941164
    DMS
    46°09'08.7"N 8°56'28.2"E
    UTM
    32T 495456 5110983
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    Destination

    Cadenazzo

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'716'075E 1'112'325N
    DD
    46.152412, 8.941164
    DMS
    46°09'08.7"N 8°56'28.2"E
    UTM
    32T 495456 5110983
    w3w 
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    21.3 km
    Duration
    3:15 h
    Ascent
    688 m
    Descent
    706 m
    Highest point
    691 m
    Lowest point
    204 m
    Round trip

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