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Pian Valdes – First Arch of the Rosary loop from Castronno

Mountain biking trails

Pian Valdes – First Arch of the Rosary loop from Castronno

Hard

3.8

(10)

108

riders

Pian Valdes – First Arch of the Rosary loop from Castronno

04:25

53.2km

1,030m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.9 km for 138 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

15.8 km

Start of the climb to Monte Martica

Highlight • Climb

Here you take the Military Road that leads to Monte Martica passing through Alpe Ravetta, Pian Valdes, M. Chiusarella and Cima Gallina. 7 km approx.

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17.1 km

Stagno della Tagliata

Lake

3

18.8 km

Alpe Ravetta

Highlight • Summit

Wonderful place a stone's throw from Varese. To do by MTB or on foot.

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4

24.3 km

Monte Martica Western Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Continuing along the path, after passing Mt. Vasera, you reach Punta Rossotti. Here, too, is a fort, practically mirroring the previous one. Unfortunately, it doesn't offer a good view due to the dense vegetation.

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5

25.0 km

Monte Martica

Highlight • Summit

On the eastern and western peaks of Monte Martica there are the remains of a square equipped with a gun emplacement, part of the defensive system dating back to the 1st World War known as the "Cadorna line"

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6

25.0 km

Trail to Monte Martica

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7

29.4 km

Pian Valdes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Point where there is a wonderful view.

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8

35.9 km

Funicular

Highlight • Structure

Sacro Monte Funicular Varese

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9

37.2 km

First Arch of the Rosary

Highlight • Monument

First Arch of the Rosario Sacromonte.

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B

53.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

16.6 km

6.55 km

5.65 km

4.89 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.7 km

11.0 km

6.18 km

6.14 km

4.40 km

833 m

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