Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 17, 2025

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Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 11.5 km for 261 m

After 17.9 km for 427 m

After 19.2 km for 1.07 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.14 km

Riva San Vitale town centre and lakeside promenade

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Very quiet Swiss village on the south-eastern tip of Lake Lugano.

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8.18 km

Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian (Chiesa dei Santi Cosma e Damiano), Mendrisio

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A beautiful church in an elevated position compared to the main square of Mendrisio. Relatively recent, built between 1851 and 1875. The town you pass through is also worth a visit at the beginning or end of your trip.

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13.7 km

Junction to Monte Generoso and Cragno

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crossroads on the asphalted road, turn right towards Cragno, left towards Monte Generoso

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17.8 km

Monte Generoso Bellavista

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This mountain, in addition to offering a panoramic point that repays all the effort, is also a sort of micro habitat where you will find particular structures where you can …

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18.5 km

Crossing on the railway

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20.2 km

Trail

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22.6 km

Scenic Viewpoint

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22.6 km

View of Lake Lugano from Bellavista–La Piana

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37.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

7.64 km

5.73 km

4.57 km

4.24 km

1.96 km

Surfaces

23.6 km

4.42 km

4.28 km

3.47 km

1.47 km

322 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,480 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

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