Il Dosso Hut – Bognanco Fonti Spa loop from Preglia

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Il Dosso Hut – Bognanco Fonti Spa loop from Preglia

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Il Dosso Hut – Bognanco Fonti Spa loop from Preglia

04:44

53.3km

1,860m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 21.3 km for 175 m

Waypoints

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6.63 km

Small waterfall towards Bognanco

Highlight • Waterfall

The Bognanco valley is also known as the "Valley of 100 waterfalls" and by pedaling the hard and long climb you will discover why!

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15.1 km

Val Bognanco

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View on the green Val Bognanco.

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19.7 km

Oratory of San Bernardo di Bognanco

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San Bernardo with its oratory is the gateway to the upper Bognanco Valley. Lots of great trails but suitable for more MTB and Gravel bikes. Here you will find a …

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21.3 km

Il Dosso Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A good opportunity to recover after the ascent to Monscera is represented by a stop at the “Il Dosso” refuge.

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23.3 km

Piana del Monscera

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The plain and the hill of Monscera in Alta Val Bognanco. Achieved in Gravel, but definitely more suitable for MTB.

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28.2 km

Fountain at Cimaloro

Highlight • Rest Area

Water point at an altitude of 1540 during the ascent to Passo del Monscera.

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37.9 km

Bognanco Fonti Spa

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The Bognanco Valley was once famous for its springs, now its spas are being recovered. Not always open, I recommend you visit their website for information on the matter. It …

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47.6 km

Metal Bridge over the Toce River

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Metal bridge over the Toce river with a footbridge for pedestrians and bicycles, excellent for connecting to the Trontano area.

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53.3 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.1 km

7.56 km

1.52 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.2 km

4.72 km

3.10 km

301 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,950 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

19°C

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

June 14, 2022,Salita al colle del Monscera da Domodossola

✏️ Ascent from Domodossola to the Piana del Monscera in e-Gravel.
Ascent that leads to an unmissable amphitheater, the last stretch of a true "Alpine Gravel" albeit on a wide but bumpy ride. 😉

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