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Verbano-Cusio-Ossola

Rio Frua Waterfall – Rifugio Città di Arona loop from Varzo

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Verbano-Cusio-Ossola

Rio Frua Waterfall – Rifugio Città di Arona loop from Varzo

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5.0

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Rio Frua Waterfall – Rifugio Città di Arona loop from Varzo

03:35

36.0km

1,510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 14.1 km for 1.11 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.8 km

San Domenico di Varzo

Highlight • Settlement

Tourist and ski resort, full of services. The road is narrow at times and many cars and even buses can pass, so be careful when going downhill.

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2

12.8 km

Veglia Waterfall

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

Steep climb over a paved path

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3

16.9 km

View of Monte Leone from Alpe Veglia

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of Monte Leone which gives its name to the Leonian Alps.

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4

17.3 km

Rio Frua Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Even if small in size, the power of nature you can perceive it is intense.
The white of water sourranded by the green of the forest is attracting and relaxing.

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5

17.8 km

Rifugio Città di Arona

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Città di Arona Refuge is located in the Alpe Veglia and Alpe Devero Park. The opening period goes from June to September/October. From here you can enjoy a beautiful …

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17.8 km

Alpe Veglia

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Alpe Veglia is located on the GTA route and is an absolute must. The village and the whole nature park are uniquely beautiful. With the view of the Monte …

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7

20.1 km

Alpe Veglia

Highlight • Settlement

Very steep cobblestone climb!

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8

21.9 km

Entrance to Alpe Veglia National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Uncomplicated route but with steep slopes to be done especially in summer, other seasons not recommended due to snow risk

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B

36.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

10.4 km

3.43 km

214 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

7.33 km

2.86 km

610 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 6 September

24°C

16°C

44 %

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