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Ring tour with Passo del Cuvignone and Alpe di San Michele

Ring tour with Passo del Cuvignone and Alpe di San Michele

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Ring tour with Passo del Cuvignone and Alpe di San Michele

02:30

37.3km

1,160m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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3.98 km

Climb to Passo del Cuvignone from Cittiglio

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of the most famous climbs in the province of Varese. 9km with a constant gradient of around 9%

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9.66 km

Cuvignone Pass

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The Cuvignone pass, located at an altitude of 1,050 meters, connects Valcuvia with Luinese. This pass can be reached from three different sides: the most famous is the one that starts from Cittiglio, the town where Alfredo Binda was born.
Various hiking trails start from the pass that allow you to admire Lake Maggiore.

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17.8 km

Romanesque Church of San Michele at Alpe San Michele

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Alpe San Michele is located at an altitude of 887 meters: it connects Valcuvia with Valtravaglia. At Alpe San Michele it is possible to admire the medieval church of the same name, inside which it is possible to appreciate some splendid frescoes. Furthermore, Alpe San Michele hosts a restaurant, where it is possible to eat local dishes, and is the base for spectacular excursions that allow you to admire Lake Maggiore.

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23.6 km

Historic center and medieval tower of Mesenzana

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The small town of Mesenzana, located in the province of Varese, boasts a medieval tower and an interesting historic center. From Mesenzana it is possible to follow some hiking trails.

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37.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

5.39 km

1.79 km

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.3 km

1.62 km

237 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

31°C

22°C

44 %

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Ring tour with Passo del Cuvignone and Alpe di San Michele

Climb to Passo del Cuvignone from Cittiglio

Cuvignone Pass

Romanesque Church of San Michele at Alpe San Michele

Historic center and medieval tower of Mesenzana

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