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Lake Lugano – Valganna Cycle Path loop from Ponte Tresa

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Ticino

Lake Lugano – Valganna Cycle Path loop from Ponte Tresa

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Lake Lugano – Valganna Cycle Path loop from Ponte Tresa

03:40

45.7km

870m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.9 km for 246 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.55 km

Lake Lugano

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The lake is divided between the Italian and Swiss borders and takes its name from the Swiss city of the same name. It is very beautiful as are its streets. …

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2.26 km

Old Railway Tunnels on the Lake Como Cycle Path

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Great the old railway line is fun

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2.63 km

Ponte Tresa Bike Path (Railway Tunnel)

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This stretch of cycle path is a former train crossing. Pleasant and surrounded by nature, it is excellent for trips between Lake Lugano and Valganna.

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10.2 km

Valganna Cycle Path

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Paved - easy to handle - off the main road and mostly in the forests

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11.5 km

Restful place, especially in summer. Suitable for gravel bikes, MTBs and touring bikes with tires suitable for dirt roads.
Restful place, very much in a summertime. Suitable by gravel bike, MTB and tourism bike tires suitable for gravel grounds.

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12.1 km

Lake Ghirla

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A small glacial lake in the Valganna area. You can enjoy a beautiful view from the road and I recommend visiting this area, the lake is not far from the …

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15.0 km

Lake Ganna

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28.4 km

Passo della Motta Rossa

Mountain Pass

30.7 km

Cyclist’s Fountain and Champions’ Mural of Brinzio

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Brinzio, despite being a municipality of only 700 inhabitants, is well known by the population of Varese. Its position in the Campo dei Fiori Park, in fact, attracts those who love cycling and hiking in a splendid naturalistic landscape.

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35.0 km

Viewpoint

45.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

13.1 km

6.42 km

5.07 km

4.74 km

2.86 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.2 km

10.6 km

4.84 km

682 m

430 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Monday 20 July

27°C

17°C

53 %

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Lake Lugano – Valganna Cycle Path loop from Ponte Tresa

Lake Lugano

Old Railway Tunnels on the Lake Como Cycle Path

Ponte Tresa Bike Path (Railway Tunnel)

Valganna Cycle Path

Lake Ghirla Cycle Path

Lake Ghirla

Lake Ganna

Cyclist’s Fountain and Champions’ Mural of Brinzio

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