Lugano peninsula gravel bike tour

Route crossing the renowned peninsula surrounded by Lake Lugano.

The route heads towards Paradiso, where there is the option to climb Monte San Salvatore, then continue to Pazzallo. 

From here, you go through the forest to reach Alpe Vicania, surrounded by green pastures. You continue towards the church of Madonna d'Ongero and its Way of the Cross. The route continues on dirt roads to Parco San Grato, an ideal place for a break thanks to its rich botanical variety. Then you proceed to Carona, worth visiting for its charming center, and finally reach Ciona and Carabbia, before returning to Pazzallo following the same path, but with a new perspective.

Along the route, there are eleven information panels indicating some historical, cultural, and natural details about the places crossed.

Coordinates of the panels:

• Carabbia (45.9713 / 8.9364)
• Church of Santa Maria Assunta di Torello, Carona (45.9485 / 8.9115)
• Morcote (45.9227 / 8.9169)
• Vico Morcote (45.9298 / 8.9211)
• Madonna d'Ongero, Carona (45.9519 / 8.9250)
• Parco San Grato, Carona (45.9483 / 8.9306)
• Carona (45.9546 / 8.9321)
• Ciona (45.9662 / 8.9387)
• Belvedere Garden, Lugano (45.9954 / 8.9466)
• Church of Santa Maria di Loreto, Lugano (45.9977 / 8.9444)
• Parco Tassino, Lugano (46.0012 / 8.9450)

Scrolling to the bottom of the page, you will find the link to the abbreviated but equally fascinating version.