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Ascent of Alpe di Neggia

Ascent of Alpe di Neggia

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4.8

(72)

1,843

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Ascent of Alpe di Neggia

03:49

64.0km

1,640m

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I am proud to present to you one of the most difficult climbs in Ticino, but at the same time the most beautiful. Here is the climb of Alpe di Neggia, which connects Gambarogno, in Switzerland, to Maccagno, in Italy, generally only accessible in the summer season.

Depart from Luino…

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Alpe di Neggia Ascent from Vira

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The road winds mercilessly up the mountain in steep switchbacks to the pass at 1,400 meters. This is a truly strenuous effort. Lake Maggiore is constantly in view, only the …

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Alpe di Neggia

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The Neggia Alp connects Gambarogno, Switzerland, to Maccagno, Italy. It is located at an altitude of 1,395 meters. There is a refreshment point at the summit. In the winter season …

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Monument to the Alpini of Maccagno

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Maccagno is a small town of 2,000 inhabitants located on the Lombard shore of Lake Maggiore, in the province of Varese. The history of Maccagno dates back to medieval times. …

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Luino town centre and lakeside

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Luino - a city that is considered the most important center on the Lombardy side of Lake Maggiore.

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43.8 km

20.1 km

102 m

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63.8 km

185 m

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Tuesday 14 July

32°C

22°C

79 %

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November 10, 2025,Salita all'Alpe di Neggia

Today I did a challenging ride up to Alpe Neggia from Vira (Switzerland). It's the first time I've been there and it's been a bit tiring but it's wonderful. You can always see Lake Maggiore as you go up and I've seen very few cars.

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September 13, 2024,Rennrad-Fahrt

Beautiful round, perfect for autumn.. a big climb, everything quite steep with a beautiful view. After about 980m there is a cozy little restaurant

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June 29, 2025,Giro in bici da corsa all' Alpe neggia

The Swiss side of Alpe Neggia is without a doubt the most challenging climb in the Varesotto/Canton Ticino area, then if the start is at 11.3 everything becomes much more complicated.... It is a beautiful climb with an average gradient and length similar to the Mortirolo, asphalt made in CH, very few cars... but it is better to do it …

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July 16, 2022,Alpe di Neggia Summer

The opposite direction is less steep but there is a lot more sun also. This is why I called this the "Summer" variant. ☀️

October 6, 2023

I am proud to present to you one of the most difficult climbs in Ticino, but at the same time the most beautiful. Here is the climb of Alpe di Neggia, which connects Gambarogno, in Switzerland, to Maccagno, in Italy, generally only accessible in the summer season.
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Alpe di Neggia Ascent from Vira

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Monument to the Alpini of Maccagno

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