Trail Therapy

A weekend for cracks! We conquer 2 peaks high above the Lago Maggiore with our bikes on our shoulders.

 

The ascent on the first day is long and tough, but the 360° panorama during the summit picnic is unique: with good visibility from Monte Rosa to over the Po Valley. After some initial scrambling, the trails back to Ascona first hover on a ridge directly high above the lake, later they alternate between flow and difficult technical sections, such as rock steps with switchbacks. Back at the Lago we have earned ourselves a great gelato!

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On the 2nd day we use a cable car for most of the ascent - this makes the summit climb a bit more relaxed and with the repeated dream panorama a pleasure. On the other hand, the descent will be even a little bit harder than on the first day. Strength in the forearms and back wheel hopping help with the endless dance back to the shore of the lake. A jump into the cool water should be very tempting then.

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• By arrangement

• Meeting place Locarno, Ticino

• 2 Epic Days with approx. 7-9h each including riding technique tips

• Skills: Many long Black sections, some short Orange sections, surefootedness required

• Endurance: Black​

  • Day 1:  1'700 m↑ incl. 300 m carrying, 1'700 m↓

  • Day 2:  400 m↑ incl. 250 m carrying, 1'800 m↓

• Short sections rather exposed