Alpine Bike
Overview
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Distance 46 km
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Ascent 2200 m
Intro
The ascent to Uaul Cavorgia is perspiration producing but rewarding in terms of flora and views. Sparser in Val Maighels on the way up to the Oberalppass then truly high-Alpine. The terrific single trail demands top biking techniques.
Description
This long stage of the Alpine Bike route requires good physical fitness. It’s also technically challenging in places. Your contemplative starting point is in the monastery village of Disentis/Mustér. The Romansch name comes from the Latin word “monasterium” and refers to the Benedictine monastery. This was built between 1684 and 1704, with the foundation walls of St. Mary’s and St. Martin’s Church dating back to 1,000 years earlier. The name Disentis comes from “desertina” and describes an uncultivated, sparsely populated area.
It’s this type of area that you’re about to explore by mountain bike. First, you cross the Rhine and follow it to TCS Camping Disentis. Here, where the Vorderrhein river merges with the Rein da Medel, gold fever reigns: When the water levels are right, you can see numerous groups gold panning. Your legs should have warmed up by now. Around 500 steep metres of elevation now follow up to the idyllic small lake and rest area. You can enjoy views across the Surselva and down to the huge monastery complex. The next just under ten kilometres to Surrein are mainly slightly downhill. On the opposite side is the 120-metre-long railway viaduct before Sedrun, which has nine arches.
After ascending via Selva and through the golf course to Tschamut, the route becomes steeper. It follows the railway line before switching to the pass road for a stretch. Opposite, you can see the Lai da Curnera dam and its 153-metre-high wall. You now leave the pass road and civilisation behind. After a further 500 metres of elevation, the only thing in sight is the Camona da Maighels hut in the valley of the same name. You can stop for refreshments here, which you’ll need for the coming 200 metres of elevation: You cycle and sometimes walk through the wild landscape where the Rein da Maighels river stretches out its arms in all directions. Snow fields are possible at this elevation, even in midsummer. The Maighels Pass is almost kitsch, with the lake and view of Pizzo Centrale.
Finally, the descent now follows: The route to the Vermigel hut is technically challenging. Even experienced riders are likely to have to get out of the saddle now and then. The gravel road along the valley that the Unteralpreuss river flows through makes this stretch easier and therefore faster. Back on the path, you’re on the final stretch: past the Gurschenbach falls and the chapel above Andermatt to your destination at the station.
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 location |
Disentis
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| Destination |
Andermatt
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| Direction |
One way
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| Ascent |
2200 m
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| Descent |
1750 m
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| Distance |
46 km
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| Distance on tarred ways |
13 km
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| Distance on natural surface |
22 km
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| Singletrail (part of natural surface) |
11 km
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| Technical requirements |
Difficult
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| Physical requirements |
Difficult
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| Theme |
Over a pass, With panoramic view, Along Water
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