Valle Malvaglia Bike (SwitzerlandMobile 389)
Valle Malvaglia Bike (SwitzerlandMobile 389)
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Valle Malvaglia BikePhoto: Redesign, Bellinzonese e Alto Ticino Turismo
The route starts from Dagro, a typical village of the Malvaglia valley resting on a terrace that offers an unbeatable view of the valley floor and the mountains of the Riviera. Dagro is easily reachable from Malvaglia by the cableway, or by the paved road that climbs the entire valley.
The Malvaglia valley is renowned for its five so-called "villages." These are ancient villages that were inhabited year-round until the early 1900s. Dagro is one of these villages, located on a terrace on the sunniest right side, very panoramic and the endpoint of the cableway departing from Malvaglia. In Dagro, in particular, six wooden buildings dating back to the 14th century have been cataloged.
The first part of the route runs along a road that is partly paved and partly dirt, which from Dagro first leads to Anzano and then climbs up to Cusiè. Upon reaching the parking lot, proceed along the broad path leading towards the Quarnèi Hut, then turn and climb along a trail up to the highest point of the route, at 1822 m above sea level.
At this point, you travel along a very panoramic trail overlooking the Malvaglia valley and the mountains above it, exposed largely to the south-southeast, crossing small typical hamlets and conifer plantations.
Emerging from the forest, you find yourself near Cascine di Dagro, then descend along the road through flowering meadows to the Sass Malt refreshment point and the upper station of the cableway.
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Follow the mountain bike logo shown on the red signs: Valle Malvaglia Bike no. 389
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
B&B Il Calicanto (Bike Friendly)B&B Villa Ricordo (Bike friendly)
Grotto Canvett
Ristoro alpino La Furbeda (Bike friendly)
Capanna Quarnei (Bike friendly)
Ristoro Sass Malt (Bike friendly)
Safety information
- Wear protective gear
- Correctly assess your abilities
- Give priority to hikers
- Stay on the route
- Close the gates
Careful route planning is the key to enjoying a route. Check in advance the weather and trail conditions at local information centers. Depending on the season and weather conditions, the route may be closed or interrupted.
Roadbook
Malvaglia Valley is renowned for its five ancient «villages», which were inhabited all year round until the early 1900s. Dagro is one of these villages, which is located on a terrace on the sunniest right-hand slope and enjoys extraordinary views. It is also the terminal of the cable car from Malvaglia. In Dagro, six wooden buildings dating back to the fourteenth century have been inventoried.
The first part of the route winds along the part asphalt, part dirt road from Dagro to Anzano and then rises to Cusiè. After reaching the car park you proceed along the wide path towards the Capanna Quarnèi hut, then change direction and ascend a path to the highest point of this route, at 1,822 metres above sea level.
At this point, you ride along a high mountain path with breathtaking views of the Malvaglia Valley and the mountains overlooking it, exposed for the most part to the south-south-east, passing through small typical villages and conifer plantations.
After leaving the woods, you pass the Dagro farmsteads, then descend the road through flowering fields to the Sass Malt restaurant and the mountain cable car station.
E-Bike charging point - Ludiano
B&B Il Calicanto (Bike Friendly)
Castello di Serravalle
B&B Villa Ricordo (Bike friendly)
Grotto Canvett
E-Bike charging point - Malvaglia
Ristoro alpino La Furbeda (Bike friendly)
Capanna Quarnei (Bike friendly)
Ristoro Sass Malt (Bike friendly)
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Bus no. 62.131 - Biasca to Malvaglia-Rongie or Bus 62.131 - Olivone to Malvaglia-Rongie (on request: cableway stop).Directions
Highway A2, exit Biasca then direction Lukmanier until Malvaglia. Alternative: Lukmanier Pass then direction Biasca until Malvaglia.Parking
Free parking in Malvaglia - departure from the cablecar.Coordinates
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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