Mountainbiking in Switzerland
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Lugano Bike
Lugano–Lugano

One of the Ticino’s loveliest single trails as a high-level route around Val Colla, above Lugano. Rather technical on cuts in the slope and gravelled descents but offering biking thrills to mountain bikers of all abilities, as well as spectacular views.
The tour from Lugano to San Lucio is regarded as a classic by mountain bikers. True, the ascent from Sonvico up to the Bocchetta di S. Bernardo Pass is long, but you’ve left the hustle and bustle of the Ticino metropolis far below. Later, an overnight stay in Rifugio San Lucio proves well worthwhile: far below the glittering city of Lugano and its large lake, in the distance the imposing backdrop of the Bernese and Valais Alps. The contrast between up here and busy Sotto Ceneri far below couldn’t be greater.

One of the highlights of the ride back to civilization is the high-level trail above forested Val Colla, over sparkling streams, through lush Alpine meadows where plants including dark-blue wolfsbane grow. After a long descent with many single-trail sections through wonderful birch woods, you enter another shady chestnut wood just before Lugano. Then follows an easy cycle past the Santa Maria Capuchin Monastery and tiny San Clemente Church. Few other Swiss bike tours can offer such diversity.
Stages
The route comprises 2 sections, which are also ideal for day excursions.
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Arrival / return travel 
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Length56 km

 Height differenceLugano–Lugano: 1'800 m
Lugano–Lugano: 1'800 m

 RequirementsGrade: difficult
Conditions: difficult

 SignalizationFor mountain biking, follow the logo indicated on the red signposts.


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Einer der schönsten Singletrails des Tessins führt als Höhenweg rund ums Val Colla hoch über Lugano. In Einschnitten der Bergflanken und auf schotterigen Abfahrten etwas technischer, bietet er Mountainbikern jedes Leistungsniveaus prickelndes Bikefeeling mit grandiosem Panorama.


 

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