Top 3 Mountain Passes around Valganna
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Valganna and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: June 28, 2026
La Motte Rosine
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Passo San Michele
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The Passo San Michele in the mountain range between Luino in the north, Laveno in the southwest and the Val Cuvia, east of Lake Maggiore. Specifically, three roads meet at the Passo San Michele: the southern approach from the Passo San Antonio, the eastern approach from Grantola via the small town of Brissago Valtravagli and the northwestern approach from Muceno.
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Bishop's Pass
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Passo del Tedesco Between Two Lakes
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Varrò Pass
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Passo San Michele (885 m) al Monte (Porto Valtravaglia) The Passo San Michele in the mountain range between Luino in the north, Laveno in the southwest and the Val Cuvia, east of Lake Maggiore. Specifically, three roads meet at the Passo San Michele: the southern approach from the Passo San Antonio, the eastern approach from Grantola via the small town of Brissago Valtravagli and the northwestern approach from Muceno. Text / Source: quaeldich.de https://www.quaeldich.de/paesse/passo-san-michele/
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Here is the top of the short but steep climb from Brinzio towards Varese, well known among local cyclists. Find a restaurant if necessary, excellent area for a refreshment.
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A small pass around Lake Maggiore and Lake Lugano that we had a lot of fun with. The climb is easy to do and has great views towards Lake Maggiore.
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coming from Brinzio towards the Rasa you pass through the Varrò pass. demanding and slippery route in the first part of the mule track towards the Rasa
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Pleasant ascent and descent through the forest, protected site.
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A crossroads of paths that can be exploited both on foot and by MTB. Accessible from Valganna, from Monte Monarco, from the Poncione, Minisfreddo, Crocino chain and from Arcisate.
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