Arona on Lake Maggiore – View of Rocca di Angera loop from Castronno

Arona on Lake Maggiore – View of Rocca di Angera loop from Castronno

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Arona on Lake Maggiore – View of Rocca di Angera loop from Castronno

06:18

126km

1,990m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 55.2 km for 6.74 km

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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25.7 km

Arona on Lake Maggiore

Highlight • Settlement

Arona is a northern Italian city with approximately 16,000 inhabitants in the Piedmont region, located on the southwest bank of Lake Maggiore.

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26.8 km

View of Rocca di Angera

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Spectacular spot to take magnificent photos.

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27.2 km

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Beach

30.3 km

Meina is an Italian town of 2 371 inhabitants in the province of Novara in Piedmont. It is located on the Piedmontese shore of Lake Maggiore at the mouth of the Tiasca stream.

Source: it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meina

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45.4 km

Viewpoint

47.1 km

View of Lake Maggiore from the Alto Vergante Road

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Road that from the end of the high highway descends to Stresa.

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63.1 km

Panoramic View from Monte Mottarone

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A tiring climb, but once you get to the top you can admire a wonderful view of the two lakes.

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79.6 km

Sanctuary of the Madonna della Bocciola & View of Lake Orta

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Situated in a panoramic position on the road that connects Vacciago to Ameno, the sanctuary was built on the remains of a small church which in the 16th century was built in memory of an apparition of the Virgin.

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86.5 km

Lake Orta

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A beautiful lake, both the western and eastern shores are beautiful.

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109 km

Sesto Calende Riverfront Promenade

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Sesto Calende is located on the southern border of Lake Maggiore, near the Ticino river. Historically, this location was a key point for river trade and was recognized as a …

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126 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.2 km

41.7 km

5.03 km

4.69 km

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

124 km

1.51 km

382 m

191 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,430 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

20°C

9°C

14 %

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Comments

June 15, 2023,GravelTrip Motty. Vergiate-Mottarone via lago d'Orta

*** Not a gravel ride, but pedaled with a gravel bike on paved roads (not having a road vehicle).

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August 11, 2025,Mottarone la prima volta...

Super classic ride, the climb to Mottarone was our small feat, starting from Armeno the 12 km must be managed in blocks the first 4 km double-digit gradients between 11% 17% then the central block up to km 9 you recover then the last block still double-digit but the view is truly beautiful

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July 28, 2024,Sua Maestà il Mottarone

The title speaks for itself... :-)
Some data on the climb, however, is a must, even though it is a badge of honor for cyclists in the area.
We opted for the climb from Baveno, passing through Levo, Alpino, and the Strada Borromea.
The first part towards Levo is not particularly difficult, the gradients rarely exceed 6-7%, but what can …

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June 19, 2024,Il 3️⃣° Motty

June is the month to climb Mottarone. This was the third ascent in three years. The first two with the gravel, this one with the bdc.
Thanks to the German cyclist girl who reciprocally took the souvenir photos at the Motty goal. I arrived at the garage a little exhausted but satisfied with the tour. Until next time!

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