Ascent of Alpe di Neggia

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 train station. The first 25 kilometers are a real walk. Cycle along Lake Maggiore, crossing Maccagno and crossing the Italian-Swiss border at Zenna.

In Gambarogno turn right and start pedaling uphill. Especially in the first part the road is very panoramic, as there is no shortage of points where you can admire Lake Maggiore in all its beauty. As you go up the road becomes narrower and the slope always remains challenging. In fact, expect 13 kilometers of climbing with an average gradient approaching 10% on average.

Along the climb you cross a wooded area, spectacular between September and October. The road that leads to Alpe di Neggia, in fact, offers wonderful foliage, and you will not easily forget the red color of the leaves.
At the top of Alpe di Neggia there are a couple of refreshment points, two ski lifts and, above all, a splendid view of Lake Maggiore. The descent passes through the small town of Indemini, which represents the border between Switzerland and Italy.

The final part of the descent allows you to admire Maccagno from above. Once you reach this little pearl of Lake Maggiore, pedal another five kilometers to reach Luino station.