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Distretto di Lugano

Old Porlezza Road – View of Lake Lugano loop from Melide

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Distretto di Lugano

Old Porlezza Road – View of Lake Lugano loop from Melide

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4.6

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Old Porlezza Road – View of Lake Lugano loop from Melide

07:50

146km

2,760m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 108 km for 1.90 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

1.59 km

Bissone — Lakeside on Lake Lugano

Highlight • Lake

Wonderful village overlooking Lake Lugano, from here crossing the bridge you reach Melide, on the other side of the lake.

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2

58.6 km

Ascent to Madonna del Ghisallo from Bellagio

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

Allegedly the most popular climb in the Lake Como area, it's a bucket-list destination for all grimpeurs. The side from Bellagio (probably the harder one) averages 4.5% gradient which is …

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3

66.9 km

Madonna del Ghisallo Sanctuary and Cycling Museum

Highlight • Religious Site

On Ghisallo, the historic climb of the Giro di Lombardia, there is a chapel with the Madonna protecting those who pedal, there are statues for Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali …

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4

67.1 km

Sanctuary of the Madonna del Ghisallo

Highlight • Religious Site

All cycling enthusiasts should visit this place at least once.

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5

68.2 km

Madonna del Ghisallo and Cycling Museum

Highlight • Religious Site

A legendary climb for cyclists from Lombardy and beyond.

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80.4 km

Colma di Sormano

Mountain Pass

7

125 km

Old Porlezza Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

In order to catch the entrance one must first on the sidewalk next to the road change. If you miss that, then you have to lift the wheel in front …

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8

137 km

View of Lake Lugano

Highlight • Viewpoint

beautiful panoramic point to admire the lake of Lugano

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9

142 km

View of Lake Lugano

Highlight • Viewpoint

A photo that says everything you need to know. A beautiful view accompanies you throughout the entire run. My recommendation for the summer months is after 2100 p.m. then it …

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146 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

120 km

10.5 km

10.1 km

3.67 km

1.88 km

324 m

150 m

Surfaces

141 km

2.54 km

2.25 km

572 m

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