Gignese is a region in Italy's Verbano Cusio Ossola province, situated at an altitude of 700 meters on the slopes descending from Mottarone towards Lake Maggiore. This mountainous area offers panoramic views encompassing the Po lakes, the peaks and glaciers of the Alps, and Lake Maggiore itself. Its landscape, characterized by forests and open pastures, provides a relevant setting for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more.
Gignese offers a…
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4.4
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4.7
(14)
375
riders
40.3km
02:42
1,330m
1,330m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.2
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100
riders
30.1km
01:12
160m
160m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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78
riders
41.3km
02:38
1,140m
1,140m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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22
riders
23.2km
01:45
890m
890m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.6
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389
hikers
7.49km
02:55
450m
450m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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175
hikers
4.63km
01:38
270m
270m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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55
hikers
10.5km
03:59
650m
650m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.2
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74
hikers
16.5km
05:22
710m
710m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.5
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221
riders
55.4km
03:39
850m
850m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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115
riders
47.6km
05:02
1,690m
1,690m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.3
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109
riders
39.2km
03:00
860m
860m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.4
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41
riders
55.0km
03:58
1,140m
1,140m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.5
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264
runners
11.8km
01:14
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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runners
5.43km
00:34
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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41
runners
12.0km
01:22
300m
300m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

38
runners
39.0km
04:22
540m
540m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.5
(4)
164
riders
42.3km
02:49
600m
600m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
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99
riders
18.6km
01:36
660m
660m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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99
riders
9.65km
00:36
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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102
riders
34.9km
02:20
530m
530m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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125
riders
47.4km
02:53
170m
170m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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44
riders
35.9km
02:31
630m
630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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58
riders
58.2km
04:28
1,490m
1,490m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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55
riders
43.3km
03:28
1,320m
1,320m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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22
hikers
7.81km
04:01
610m
610m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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22
hikers
8.26km
02:49
410m
410m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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16
hikers
8.38km
04:35
680m
680m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

9
hikers
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Gignese offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, and Mountain biking. The region has 52 routes available across these sports, with an average rating of 4.28 stars from over 97,000 visitors. Other activities like Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering are also supported.
Gignese offers road cycling routes with wide views, ranging from challenging climbs like the Mottarone Climb from Stresa to easier rides. Routes vary in length and elevation gain, catering to different fitness levels. More details can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Gignese guide.
Gignese features a comprehensive network of hiking trails, from forest paths to open pastures. Popular trails include "Rocce e viste – Anello Alpe Nuovo Hut da Mottarone" and the "Hike to Monte Scincina." The Hiking around Gignese guide provides further information.
Gignese is a recognized destination for mountain biking, offering 19 trails with varying difficulty levels. Riders can find popular singletracks and dirt roads, with routes like "Alpe Canà-Ponte Gignese" and "Gignese-Mottarone-Gignese." The MTB Trails around Gignese guide details available routes.
The Gignese area offers touring cycling routes that can be suitable for families, with options for easier rides. Some routes may have unpaved segments, so route details should be checked for suitability. The Cycling around Gignese guide can assist in finding appropriate tours.
Gignese is situated on the slopes descending from Mottarone towards Lake Maggiore, offering panoramic views of the Po lakes, the Alps, and Lake Maggiore. The landscape includes forests and open pastures. Notable viewpoints are often found along hiking trails like the "Hike to Monte Scincina" for 360-degree views.
The Umbrella and Parasol Museum in Gignese is a unique cultural attraction, founded in 1939. It showcases over a thousand umbrellas, parasols, and handles, along with tools and photographs. The museum illustrates the history of umbrella makers, known as "lusciat."
Gignese is a popular destination on komoot, with over 97,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region's 52 routes have an average rating of 4.28 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Gignese, covering various sports. These include Road Cycling Routes around Gignese, Hiking around Gignese, and MTB Trails around Gignese. Guides for Touring cycling, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountain Hikes are also available.
The official phone number for the Municipality of Gignese is +39 0323 20067. The official website is comune.gignese.vb.it. For tourism information, resources are available through the Distretto Turistico dei Laghi website.
Yes, Gignese offers challenging routes for experienced cyclists, such as the demanding Mottarone Climb from Stresa. The "Casello Strada Borromea – Mottarore loop from Gignese" is another hard ride with significant elevation changes. These routes provide a test for advanced riders.
Gignese is situated at an altitude of 700 meters (2,297 feet). This elevation contributes to the mountainous terrain and panoramic views characteristic of the region, especially towards Lake Maggiore and the Alps.

