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Salorino Church – Monte Generoso Ascent loop from Mendrisio

Salorino Church – Monte Generoso Ascent loop from Mendrisio

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Salorino Church – Monte Generoso Ascent loop from Mendrisio

01:11

17.0km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.8 km for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.45 km

Strappo dell'Acquedotto

Highlight • Climb

To climb Monte Generoso the most common first section to tackle is the famous "Strappo dell'acquedotto", also ridden at the 2009 Road Cycling World Championships.

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3.27 km

Parish Church of San Zeno

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From the church of Salorino you can admire a wonderful view over the entire Mendrisiotto area.

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6.07 km

San Nicolao station (Monte Generoso Railway)

Highlight • Rest Area

It is also possible to get to the summit of Monte Generoso with the wonderful "Monte Generoso Train" which leaves from Riva San Vitale, here is the penultimate station before arriving at the summit.

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8.22 km

Monte Generoso Railway Bridge

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At this point the road meets a point where the train passes, raised by a bridge, if you are lucky enough to pass at the exact moment the train passes it is wonderful.

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12.2 km

Monte Generoso Ascent

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A non-trivial climb, for the most part, in the middle of the green woods. It immediately appears challenging and in double figures, and then always continues above 7% except for …

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14.1 km

View of Monte Generoso

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

It is a good asphalt road up to 1400 m. Then park your bike and walk about 1.5 hours to the viewpoint. It's another 300 meters to the top. Good …

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17.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

759 m

533 m

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

176 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Salorino Church – Monte Generoso Ascent loop from Mendrisio

Strappo dell'Acquedotto

Parish Church of San Zeno

San Nicolao station (Monte Generoso Railway)

Monte Generoso Railway Bridge

Monte Generoso Ascent

View of Monte Generoso

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