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Gottardo Bike - Stage 3: Olivone - Biasca (SwitzerlandMobility 65)

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Gottardo Bike - Stage 3: Olivone - Biasca (SwitzerlandMobility 65)

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    This stage explores the Val Blenio, one of the most beautiful valleys in the northern Ticino, and is technically easy, mostly on old country roads. Always with views sweeping along the impressive valley slopes.

    closed
    moderate
    Distance 39.5 km
    4:55 h
    1,050 m
    1,646 m
    1,791 m
    289 m

    An impressive conquest of the main chain of the Alps from Andermatt to Biasca in the Ticino. The Gottardo-Bike route holds the world-famous Gotthardpass, the lonely Piora high plain and the sunny Val Blenio.

    The Gottardo-Bike route combines impressive, high-Alpine landscapes with a detailed lesson in Swiss history. The Gotthardpass has for centuries been one of the most important north-south links and also achieved military significance in World War II. The area is laced with subterranean bunkers, planned to offer refuge in an emergency. Extensive stretches of the route were originally military access roads.

    The contrast to the Piora plain further south could not be greater. Here the focus is on nature. The peaceful plain with its two mountain lakes nestles in a rugged high-Alpine landscape. The Lago di Cadagno is actually world-famous among scientists, because there is no seasonal mixing of surface water, unique in Europe.

    The descent into Val Blenio mainly follows the old route of the Lukmanier road. In medieval times the Passo del Lucomagno was the most important north-south link until the development of the Gotthard region. Largely unknown, it is one of the most scenic Alpine passes in Switzerland. The route to Olivone leads through open larch groves, over lush green plains, through dense pine forests and counts as one of the most beautiful tours in north Ticino.

    Author’s recommendation

    For mountain biking, follow the logo indicated on the red signposts: Gottardo Bike no. 65

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    Update: June 17, 2024
    Difficulty
    S2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,791 m
    Lowest point
    289 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 49.46%Dirt road 3.96%Forested/wild trail 18.14%Path 18.32%Road 10.10%
    Asphalt
    19.6 km
    Dirt road
    1.6 km
    Forested/wild trail
    7.2 km
    Path
    7.2 km
    Road
    4 km
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    Rest stops

    Capanna Bovarina (Bike friendly)
    Pineta Saracino (Bike friendly)
    Ristorante Casa Greina (Bike friendly)
    Casa Lucomagno (Bike Friendly)
    Pensione Centrale, (Bike Friendly)
    Capanna Quarnei (Bike friendly)
    Capanna Gorda (Bike friendly)
    Ristorante La Pernice, (Bike Friendly)
    Albergo Defanti (Bike friendly)
    Osteria Anzonico (Bike friendly)
    Ristorante Rubino Megabello (Bike friendly)
    BP service station, (Bike Friendly)
    Ristoro Sass Malt (Bike friendly)
    B&B Villa Ricordo (Bike friendly)
    B&B Il Calicanto (Bike Friendly)
    Grotto Canvett
    Al Giardinetto (Bike friendly)
    Hotel della Posta (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.

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Bus no. 62.131 - Biasca to Olivone or Bus no. 62.136 - Lucomagno Pass to Olivone (from June till October).

    Directions

    Highway A2, exit Biasca then direction Lukmanier until Olivone. Alternative: Lukmanier Pass then direction Biasca until Olivone.

    Parking

    Free parking near the town hall of Olivone.

    Coordinates

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    2'714'898E 1'154'220N
    DD
    46.529413, 8.936284
    DMS
    46°31'45.9"N 8°56'10.6"E
    UTM
    32T 495113 5152873
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    Status
    closed
    Difficulty
    S2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    39.5 km
    Duration
    4:55 h
    Ascent
    1,050 m
    Descent
    1,646 m
    Highest point
    1,791 m
    Lowest point
    289 m
    Public-transport-friendly Scenic Refreshment stops available Singletrail/Free ride

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