Col d'Anzana
Overview
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Distance 28 km
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Ascent 1600 m
Intro
The route Col d'Anzana is a pleasant surprise for all riders conquering it for the first time. In spite of the relatively modest altitude of over 2,200 metres, the Col d'Anzana offers a fascinating descent down to Tirano incorporating a difference in altitude of 1,800 metres.
Description
From the railway station in Brusio you reach Campascio from where a narrow, tarmacked road, overcoming a difference in altitude of 800 metres, leads to the village of Cavaione. From here you continue along a good gravel trail to the Rifugio Anzana hut.
That's where the only moderately steep trail, leading to the Col d'Anzana via the high alpine meadows, begins. The flat pass offers a fabulous panorama while also being the border between Switzerland and Italy.
The descent starts with a stunning panorama trail, which runs along the mountainside eastwards. The panorama extends from the Ortler Mountain Group to the Bergamo Alps, with the bottom of the Veltlin Valley far below. Endless serpentines with dry stone walls lead downwards. From the village of Lughina you follow the old cobblestoned route. The latter is a joy for riders with a flair for technical skill. On the final 200 to 300 metres down, the route runs through orchards and vineyards down to the finishing point at the station in Tirano.
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 |
Brusio
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| Destination |
Tirano (I)
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| Ascent |
1600 m
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| Descent |
1900 m
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| Distance |
28 km
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| Distance on tarred ways |
11 km
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| Distance on natural surface |
7 km
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| Singletrail (part of natural surface) |
10 km
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| Technical requirements |
Difficult
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| Physical requirements |
Difficult
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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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