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View of Montarrone – Monte Mottarone Ascent loop from Gozzano

View of Montarrone – Monte Mottarone Ascent loop from Gozzano

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4.3

(12)

400

riders

View of Montarrone – Monte Mottarone Ascent loop from Gozzano

02:49

46.0km

1,220m

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: August 23, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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3.73 km

View over Lake Orta towards Orta

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It's always nice to cycle along the shores of this lake.

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4.53 km

Lake Orta Beach

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A beautiful beach where on hot summer days people take a deckchair and spend their days in the sun, a very nice area.

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11.9 km

Piazza Municipio di Armeno

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A beautiful town near Lake Orta.

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22.5 km

View of Montarrone

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Unique view of Monte Rosa on a clear day

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23.6 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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23.6 km

Monte Mottarone Ascent

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Granite mountain located in the Pennine Alps.

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24.8 km

View of Lake Orta from the Ascent to Mottarone

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If you find the right day the view is stunning.

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39.1 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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End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.3 km

6.96 km

2.31 km

339 m

144 m

Surfaces

45.1 km

677 m

208 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,420 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Friday 4 September

32°C

18°C

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Comments

June 6, 2022,Zum Monte Mottarone

The ascent from Orta San Giulio up to Monte Mottarone is definitely something special.
At first it's a rather gentle climb, but from Carcegna onwards it gets a bit more challenging. The narrow road goes alternately through shady forest and over sunny meadows until you reach Armena. The small town marks the actual starting point of the ascent to Mottarone. …

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August 30, 2025,Giro in bici da corsa al Mottarone

The climb up Mottarone from Armio is truly splendid, but I think it's the last time I'll do it... it's become too dangerous for cyclists now... so many motorbikes going too fast... they graze you, overtaking you at crazy speeds... they cut you off... you suddenly find yourself in front of them because they invade your lane when they overtake... …

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View of Montarrone – Monte Mottarone Ascent loop from Gozzano

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Piazza Municipio di Armeno

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