ブルジンピアーノの峠・トップ7

From Mount Generoso you can see Switzerland, Brianza, the Varese area and the mountains of Valsassina.

Going uphill must be very tough. There are ramps at 20%. Going downhill you have to be careful.

Valmara deserves to be climbed at least once in a lifetime by every cyclist, which in just under 8 km takes you from Maroggia to Lanzo Intelvi.

Going down is practically a toboggan. Going up, well, I don't want to think about it!

They are just a few kilometers but with terrible gradients, with peaks that, at least in the legs, seem to go well beyond the reported 18%. The various hairpin bends make us gain altitude quickly, and the abundant shade at least saves us from the potential impact of the sun. The asphalt is in excellent condition, but unfortunately the traffic is often quite intense (with the not unusual hitch of a car stopped with the clutch in smoke)

Here is the top of the short but steep climb from Brinzio towards Varese, well known among local cyclists. Find a restaurant if necessary, excellent area for a refreshment.

The pass between Italy and Switzerland in Valmara takes its name from the Mara stream. Road with hairpin bends immersed in the woods almost always in the shade.

The view is unique due to the height. Riding on the cog railway is also an experience as you can enjoy the view. You should, because the trip isn't exactly cheap. For Sunday trippers: remember to wear warmer clothes even when the weather is nice, as it can be cool upstairs and have increased humidity.