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From Lake Maggiore to Lake Lugano

from Redazione Varese
percorso
DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL
From Luino (VA)
To Ceresio, Lavena - Ponte Tresa (VA)
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TYPE/PERIOD
Cycling
Primavera / Estate / Autunno / Inverno
duration
Duration/Length
4h solo andata
46km
dislivello
CHANGE IN ALTITUDE
Uphill: 450m
difficolta-easy
DIFFICULTY
Facile

A tour from Lake Maggiore to Lake Lugano (also known as Lake Ceresio), crossing streams, waterfalls and the mills of the Varese valleys.

From Luino, you’ll take the cycle path that runs along the Magorabbia stream up to Cunardo, where you can admire its cliffs and the Ferrera waterfalls. Set off towards Ghirla and stop at its “Maglio” mill, one of the best kept in the area.

From here, you’ll take the cycle path that descends towards Lavena – Ponte Tresa, running along interesting routes, including the old railway with its galleries and the Argentera park, an amazing place rich in beautifully-frescoed mills.

You can also take a detour to visit Ganna and its abbey.

Places of interest:

  • Lake Maggiore in Luino
  • Ferrera waterfalls
  • Maglio di Ghirla
  • Argentera Park
  • former Ghirla railway
  • Tresa bridge, Lake Lugano.

RECOMMENDED BICYCLE: E-Bike

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