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Valle Malvaglia Bike (SwitzerlandMobility 389)

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Valle Malvaglia Bike (SwitzerlandMobility 389)

Mountain Bike · Bellinzona and Valleys
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    This route begins in Dagro, a typical Malvaglia Valley village on a terrace with elusive views of the valley floor and the Riviera mountains. Dagro is easy to reach from Malvaglia with the cable car or via the asphalt road that climbs the length of the valley.

    difficult
    Distance 18 km
    2:30 h
    548 m
    547 m
    1,835 m
    1,325 m

    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.

    Author’s recommendation

    For mountain biking, follow the logo indicated on the red signposts: Valle Malvaglia Bike no. 389

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    Update: December 23, 2024
    Difficulty
    S2 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,835 m
    Lowest point
    1,325 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 41.36%Forested/wild trail 27.02%Path 31.60%
    Asphalt
    7.4 km
    Forested/wild trail
    4.9 km
    Path
    5.7 km
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    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
    • 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 Malvaglia-Rongie or Bus 62.131 - Olivone to Malvaglia-Rongie (under 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

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    2'719'751E 1'142'520N
    DD
    46.423336, 8.996499
    DMS
    46°25'24.0"N 8°59'47.4"E
    UTM
    32T 499730 5141084
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    Difficulty
    S2 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    18 km
    Duration
    2:30 h
    Ascent
    548 m
    Descent
    547 m
    Highest point
    1,835 m
    Lowest point
    1,325 m
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