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Madonna dei Ciclisti Shrine – Lake Ghirla loop from Ponte Tresa

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Switzerland

Ticino

Madonna dei Ciclisti Shrine – Lake Ghirla loop from Ponte Tresa

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Madonna dei Ciclisti Shrine – Lake Ghirla loop from Ponte Tresa

03:48

57.5km

770m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 51.7 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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628 m

Lakeside promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cycle path along Lake Lugano

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1.71 km

Tunnels of the Ghirla–Lavena–Ponte Tresa Railway Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Old Ghirla-Ponte Tresa cycle path with tunnels

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11.3 km

Lake Ghirla

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A small glacial lake in the Valganna area. You can enjoy a beautiful view from the road and I recommend visiting this area, the lake is not far from the …

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13.4 km

Badia di Ganna

Highlight • Religious Site

The church dates back to 1100-1125, but was consecrated only in 1160. Over time it has undergone some changes: the addition of the side chapels at the end of the …

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17.6 km

Madonna dei Ciclisti Shrine

Highlight • Monument

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 …

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22.0 km

Passo della Motta Rossa

Mountain Pass

22.4 km

Ruins

33.0 km

Valganna Waterfalls and Caves

Highlight • Waterfall

It's also an experience at night 😜.
We girls really enjoyed it and it was a bit scary too 😉.
The waterfall comes down like a veil, well worth seeing.

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37.6 km

Characteristic place, linked to my childhood and consequently with many memories.
Excellent as a stop by bike, car or on foot given the strategic position.
Perfect in the summer for a little coolness.

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40.8 km

Lake Ghirla

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake where you can take a very peaceful walk.

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49.8 km

Viewpoint

51.7 km

Cave Entrance

57.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

13.9 km

7.80 km

4.78 km

3.81 km

3.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.6 km

6.49 km

4.03 km

1.62 km

940 m

833 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

32°C

20°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Madonna dei Ciclisti Shrine – Lake Ghirla loop from Ponte Tresa

Lakeside promenade

Tunnels of the Ghirla–Lavena–Ponte Tresa Railway Cycle Path

Lake Ghirla

Badia di Ganna

Madonna dei Ciclisti Shrine

Valganna Waterfalls and Caves

Chapel of San Gemolo

Lake Ghirla

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