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Switzerland
Ticino
Distretto di Lugano
Torricella-Taverne

Saint Mary of the Angels – Alpe Foppa loop from Taverne-Torricella

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Switzerland
Ticino
Distretto di Lugano
Torricella-Taverne

Saint Mary of the Angels – Alpe Foppa loop from Taverne-Torricella

Hard

58

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Saint Mary of the Angels – Alpe Foppa loop from Taverne-Torricella

05:07

48.3km

1,800m

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: February 21, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 11.0 km for 72 m

After 13.6 km for 1.11 km

After 14.7 km for 187 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.10 km

Lake Origlio

Highlight • Lake

Origlio has a privileged location in a picturesque hilly landscape and a mild climate. The scenic charm and tranquility are the greatest assets of Origlio and make it an ideal vacation spot.

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5.08 km

Acquedotto di Ponte Capriasca

Lake

3

7.74 km

Convento del Bigorio

Highlight • Religious Site

The Capuchin monastery was founded in 1535 as the first of its kind in Switzerland. The complex is terraced and has been expanded several times over the centuries. The chapel …

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4

15.9 km

Well-Paved Descent in the Ticino Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

5

18.7 km

Splash & Spa

Highlight • Rest Area

Opened in June 2013 in Rivera near Lugano, Splash e Spa Tamaro is considered the most innovative and modern water park in Europe. A leisure time fun for the whole family.

Info: ticino.ch/de/commons/details/Splash-SPA-Tamaro/98475.html

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6

28.9 km

Saint Mary of the Angels

Highlight • Religious Site

Designed by the world-famous architect Mario Botta, the Santa Maria degli Angeli church on Monte Tamaro is a masterpiece of contemporary architecture.

All information about the church can be found here: ticino.ch/de/commons/details/Kirche-Santa-Maria-degli-Angeli/14909.html

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7

29.0 km

Alpe Foppa

Highlight • Religious Site

Here you have a great view and the opportunity to strengthen yourself. You will soon have made it towards Monte Tamaro! If you want to save energy, the gondola lift from Rivera will help you.

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8

42.4 km

Vedeggio River Trail

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Bike path along the Vedeggio river with great views of the river.

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9

46.9 km

Museum of the Embankment

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

"Embankment Museum"

Interesting stretch of road where it is possible to admire the paintings painted by the children of the classes of the Art Institute of Taverne

Via Vedeggio 6, 6807 Taverne, Switzerland
torricella-taverne.ch/museo-dargine

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48.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

9.57 km

6.69 km

5.50 km

2.10 km

973 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

18.9 km

5.60 km

2.56 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,520 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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