Tight, steep hairpin bends. Be especially careful in the cold winter months as ice can form on the tread. A beautiful yet challenging road for mountain bikers. It leads to the Val d'Intelvi and the balcony of Italy. If you prefer, you can then descend on the Italian side towards Argegno.

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Distance 515 m

Uphill 70 m

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Location: Arogno, Distretto di Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland

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