Switzerland – Lake Maggiore bike tour

Description itinerary of the self guided bike tour

Day 1: Losone – Individual arrival – 4-star hotel Albergo Losone

Day 2: Losone – Bellinzona – Losone, 55 km / 34 miles 

Starting at the hotel direction Locarno along the lake promenade you cycle to the flat Magadino area and go past small forests and big farming areas until you reach the city walls of Ticinos capital: Bellinzona. In this town you find many old castles, hidden places and the old city wall. After a short break you go past romantic towns back to Losone.

Day 3: Circle tour Ascona, excursion to the iles of Brissago, 25 km / 16 miles

Today’s discoveryleads to the the center of Ascona. You can leave your bicycle there and take the ship to the iles of Brissago. The Botanical Gardens house around 1’700 plant species. Back in Ascona the route leads you from the hectic city centre on small roads to the branchs of the valley Centovalli. Here you have to face one short uphill before visiting sleepy villages. The route then brings you on an easy path back to Losone.

Day 4: Into the Maggia Valley  30 km / 19 miles

More than 50 kilometres the river Maggia runs through the alps before finally flowing into the Lago Maggiore. You go past the waterfall at Monte Brolla until you reach the lovely town Maggia. There you have time for a short break and to visit the chapel Santa Maria with its wonderful frescos.

Day 5: Excursion to Lugano 35 km / 22 miles

By bicycle to Locarno. The train brings you to Melide. Lake Lugano can definitely compete with Locarno and Ascona. Italien Dolce Vita, colourful villages with the typical stone church towers and even palms can be discovered today! A wonderful trip completes your cycle holiday in this region.

Day 6: Endo of tour – Departure or extra nights

Departure or extra nights.