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View of Sacro Monte di Varese – Cuvignone Pass loop from Varese

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Road cycling routes
Italy
Lombardy
Varese
Barasso

View of Sacro Monte di Varese – Cuvignone Pass loop from Varese

Hard

55

riders

View of Sacro Monte di Varese – Cuvignone Pass loop from Varese

07:13

111km

3,340m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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9.41 km

View of Sacro Monte di Varese

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One of the classic climbs, of the Varesotto, starting from Expo. From there to the Astronomical Observatory. Recommended

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12.3 km

From this panoramic point it is possible to observe a splendid view that extends over Lake Varese and the surrounding mountains.

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23.5 km

Ruins

Ruins

4

26.1 km

Brinzio Cycling Legends Murals

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Brinzio, despite being a municipality of only 700 inhabitants, is well known by the population of Varese. Its position in the Campo dei Fiori Park, in fact, attracts those who love cycling and hiking in a splendid naturalistic landscape.

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28.3 km

Madonna dei Ciclisti Shrine

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The Madonna of the cyclists is a painting by Franco Tardonato. Dating back to 1963, the painting is located inside a newsstand: many people who love sport, and cycling in particular, pay honor to the Madonna of cyclists, especially on the day of the Annunciation, December 8th.

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37.8 km

Alpe Tedesco ascent

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Beautiful climb in the middle of the green woods.

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43.7 km

Viewpoint

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75.6 km

The small town of Mesenzana, located in the province of Varese, boasts a medieval tower and an interesting historic center. From Mesenzana it is possible to follow some hiking trails.

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81.7 km

Alpe San Michele is located at an altitude of 887 meters: it connects Valcuvia with Valtravaglia. At Alpe San Michele it is possible to admire the medieval church of the same name, inside which it is possible to appreciate some splendid frescoes. Furthermore, Alpe San Michele hosts a restaurant, where it is possible to eat local dishes, and is the base for spectacular excursions that allow you to admire Lake Maggiore.

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82.5 km

Passo di San Michele

Mountain Pass

85.4 km

Valico di Sant'Antonio

Mountain Pass

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89.9 km

Cuvignone Pass

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The Cuvignone pass, located at an altitude of 1,050 meters, connects Valcuvia with Luinese. This pass can be reached from three different sides: the most famous is the one that starts from Cittiglio, the town where Alfredo Binda was born.
Various hiking trails start from the pass that allow you to admire Lake Maggiore.

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111 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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95.4 km

11.6 km

3.69 km

723 m

150 m

Surfaces

108 km

3.11 km

420 m

289 m

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