Piana del Laveggio Bike
Overview
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Distance 33 km
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Ascent 680 m
Intro
It is an easy mountainbike route in the variegated, rich landscape in the plain area of the Mendrisiotto, which is marked by the presence of the lake and the vineyards.
Description
The itinerary, of easy difficulty, develops on asphalted roads outside the urban traffic, along agricultural roads and paths easily practicable in MTB. This allows the cyclist to discover the plain of Mendrisiotto, from the shores of Lake Ceresio to Stabio.
The starting point is the railway station of Capolago. Cycling in the direction of Riva San Vitale you reach Rancate. The route stays near the river Laveggio. Beside the Monte San Giorgio, the river arrives in Stabio. It‘s also the Laveggio river that inspired the name of this route. Along the slopes of Monte San Giorgio and the vineyards that distinguish its foothills, you will discover a relatively flat territory. There are many opportunities to stop, especially in the villages.
On the back way, the itinerary crosses a short area of the Valle della Motta Park. Going through Corteglia, admiring other important vineyards, you reach Mendrisio. Before coming back to Capolago, we recommend a stop at the ancient wineries of Mendrisio, located right along the way. This track is suitable for families and MTB lovers and ideal for admiring the cultural heritage of the Mendrisiotto region or for tasting local products.
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
| Type |
Trip
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| Start location |
Capolago
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| Destination |
Capolago
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| Ascent |
680 m
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| Descent |
680 m
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| Distance |
33 km
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| Distance on tarred ways |
21 km
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| Distance on natural surface |
9 km
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| Singletrail (part of natural surface) |
3 km
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| Technical requirements |
Easy
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| Physical requirements |
Easy
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in one direction
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/mountainbiking-in-switz... |
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