Alpi Bedretto Bike
Overview
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Distance 27 km
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Ascent 600 m
Intro
The MTB-route on the Strada degli Alpi can certainly be defined one of the most beautiful of the whole Alto Ticino. The itinerary stretches among grassy pastures and narrow trails, between several hill countries and with an amazing view over the Bedretto valley.
Description
Average-hard excursion that goes through the Val Bedretto up to a marvelous high mountain path that offers a breathtaking panorama over both the valley and the pass of the St. Gotthard. Alpe di Pesciüm can easily be reached by cable car. The high-altitude trail begins here, winding through mountain pastures and larch woods dotted with blueberry plants, and brings you to the village of Ronco. A regular path will then lead you through the Nüfenen pass back to Airolo.
Highlights: the Forte Airolo museum (on the pass road); the “Caseificio del Gottardo “cheese dairy with demonstrations, tastings and shop; the Bedretto Valley; the ancient road «della Tremola» and the St Gotthard Pass, the National Museum of St Gotthard and the “Forte Ospizio” museum.
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 |
Airolo
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| Destination |
Airolo
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| Ascent |
600 m
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| Descent |
1150 m
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| Distance |
27 km
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| Distance on tarred ways |
7 km
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| Distance on natural surface |
16 km
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| Singletrail (part of natural surface) |
4 km
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| Technical requirements |
Medium
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| Physical requirements |
Easy
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in one direction
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