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Mountain Biking

More than 415 km of marked and carefully maintained trails give bikers total freedom to stay in contact with nature. It doesn't really matter much if you go up rough mountain paths or follow well marked circuits, every single Bike itinerary will satisfy your highest expectations.

There are several itineraries of average difficulty on forest and dirt roads, which require a minimum of fitness.

Technical and physical difficulties

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Trails

Explore the landscapes, riding away from city centers, pedaling your way through wild, untamed back country.

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MTB

Trails

Explore the landscapes, riding away from city centers, pedaling your way through wild, untamed back country.

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Mountain Biking, Lugano Region MTB Map

MTB Map

Order and buy our Mountain Bike Map. Topographic 1:25'000, water-proof, rip-proof  and GPS download.

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Mountain Biking, Lugano Region MTB Map

MTB Brochure

Get your fill in energy and be captivated by the ever-changing and enchanting landscape of the Region of Lugano.

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Mountain Biking, Lugano Region MTB Map

Cycling in Switzerland

The 5 most beautiful MTB circuits in Switzerland: Lugano Bike (pg. 32)

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Bike Friendly Accommodations

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Transporting MTB

Discover how to transport your bicycle on public transports in the Region of Lugano.

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MTB Rental, Guide, Bike Shuttle Service & Workshops

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MTB GUIDED TOUR

MTB GUIDED EXCURSIONS AND EXPERIENCES

Here a selection of some MTB guided excursions and experiences you can choose from!

 

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MTB GUIDED TOUR

MTB GUIDED EXCURSIONS AND EXPERIENCES

Here a selection of some MTB guided excursions and experiences you can choose from!

 

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Special MTB Hotels Offers

Discover the most ideal and convenient places where to spend the night. It's possible to choose from several kind of accomodation that offers you special MTB packages.

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MTB Special Events

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MTB trails

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Mountain Bike – Lugano (Monte Brè) – Ponte Tresa

Lugano Bike – Nr. 66

One of the most attractive trails in the Ticino winds its way as a high trail around the Val Colla above Lugano and leads through the imposing Monte Tamaro to the hilly forest of Malcantone. A fantastic tour with spectacular panoramic views.

4 stages

Length 120 km
Duration 16 h
Height difference 4209 m
Requirements difficult
Conditions difficult
Mountain Bike – Paradiso – Alpe Vicania – Paradiso

Vicania Bike – Nr. 351

This is an excursion that takes you to the discovery of the fascinating peninsula on the outskirts of Lugano. It's a tour that combines naturalistic and cultural aspects and is within every biker's reach.

Length 25 km
Duration 3 h 40'
Height difference 852 m
Requirements medium
Conditions medium
Mountain Bike – Lago di Muzzano – Figino – Lago di Muzzano

Collina d'Oro Bike – Nr. 352

This tour conjugates sports, culture and natural surroundings in one unique excursion.

Length 20 km
Duration 2 h 35'
Height difference 567 m
Requirements easy
Conditions easy
Mountain Bike – Ponte Tresa – Bedigliora – Ponte Tresa

Tresa Bike – Nr. 353

Explore the nature, history and culture of Malcantone on the Tresa Bike trail. The route leads you through the region's typical hill country.

Length 21 km
Duration 2 h 39'
Height difference 454 m
Requirements easy
Conditions easy
Mountain Bike – Ponte Tresa – Miglieglia – Ponte Tresa

Malcantone Bike – Nr. 354

This tour offers a chance to explore the green hills and mountains of Malcantone: an encounter with nature that allows you to observe different ecosystems and their development.

Length 31.5 km
Duration 4 h 43'
Height difference 1112 m
Requirements medium
Conditions medium
Mountain Bike – Magliaso – Arosio – Magliaso

Castagno Bike – Nr. 355

Discover the beauty of the verdant Alto Malcantone in the vicinity of Lugano. The vast chestnut forests are particularly memorable.

Length 38.4 km
Duration 5 h 30'
Height difference 1477 m
Requirements medium
Conditions difficult
Mountain Bike – Monte Brè – Alpe Bolla – Brè

Brè Bike – Nr. 356

Itinerary on the outskirts of Lugano sheltered from the noises of the city. You can take a pleasant ride from the town taking the funicular railway up the majestic Monte Brè. From there you’ll pass through both its woods and those of Monte Boglia.

Length 15.7 km
Duration 2 h 15'
Height difference 637 m
Requirements medium
Conditions medium
Mountain Bike – Taverne-Torricella – Tesserete – Taverne-Torricella

Origlio Bike – Nr. 357

An undemanding excursion and within everyone’s reach. It takes in mainly the woodland of San Clemente and the small lake of Origlio, two much appreciated tourist destinations.

Length 16.6 km
Duration 2 h 25'
Height difference 501 m
Requirements easy
Conditions easy
Mountain Bike – Bidogno – Capanna Bar – Bidogno

Monte Bar Bike – Nr. 358

A panoramic tour in the hills where you come across pastures, a typical Alpine hut, a lodge, a farm and a mountain meadow. This is one of the classic mountain bike paths of the Lugano region situated on the slopes of Monte Bar, where there’s an alpine hut with the same name, with “Bike Friendly” services.

Length 22.2 km
Duration 4 h 15'
Height difference 916 m
Requirements medium
Conditions medium
Mountain Bike – Signòra – Capanna Bar – Tesserete

Capriasca Bike – Nr. 359

This tour is designed to exploit some of the peculiarities that Capriasca offers. The itinerary touches il Motto della Croce, one of the best panoramic views of Lugano. It crosses a varied territory immersed in lush greenery where the works of man mix with those created by nature.

Length 23.8 km
Duration 3 h 15'
Height difference 856 m
Requirements difficult
Conditions difficult
Mountain Bike – Bogno – San Lucio – Bogno

Val Colla Bike – Nr. 360

This is a circular panoramic itinerary, a classic and much loved by mountain bikers! It reaches a typical mountainous region with an astonishing array of flora, fauna and geology. The route is well provided for by three refreshment facilities.

Length 27.4 km
Duration 4 h 15'
Height difference 1158 m
Requirements difficult
Conditions difficult
Mountain Bike – Rivera – Isone – Rivera

Isone Bike – Nr. 361

The discovery of the mountains that surround the Val d'Isone, an area not particularly known but one that deserves to be visited. The excursion enhances the most fascinating places of the area accessible by Mountain Bike. From wooded slopes to pastures, from panoramic viewpoints to a peat bog.

Length 26.9 km
Duration 4 h 20'
Height difference 1091 m
Requirements difficult
Conditions medium
Mountain Bike – Alpe Foppa – Capanna Tamaro – Alpe Canigiolo – La Bassa – Alpe di Torricella – Arosio – Bedano - Rivera

Monte Tamaro Bike – Nr. 362

This loop trail is quite an experience: the ascent from Alpe Foppa to Capanna Tamaro is rough, but the fantastic views of the valley, Lake Lugano and Lago Maggiore are worth the effort. The long downhill ride through forests and across alps to the Vedeggio River in the valley is a technical challenge.

Length 31.7 km
Duration 3 h 20'
Height difference 756 m
Requirements difficult
Conditions easy

Monte Tamaro MTB

Monte Tamaro is one of the region’s most popular spots, providing thrilling Alpine experiences just a stone’s throw from the city. Amongst the many good reasons for visiting, we should mention the great routes for MTB enthusiasts, starting directly from the cable car arrival point at Alpe Foppa (1532 m).

Mountain Bike – Rivera – Monte Ceneri – Rivera

Cross Country Circuit Rivera

Experience the emotions of unforgettable world-class competitions

Length 7.27 km
Duration 45'
Height difference 211 m
Requirements medium
Conditions easy
Mountain Bike – Capriasca

La via dei sapori: MTB trail

Capriasca is a hilly region extending from the north of Lugano to the beginnings of Monte Ceneri.

Length 38.37 km
Duration 5 h 15'
Height difference 1487 m
Requirements difficult
Conditions difficult

E-MTB

Our tourist destination offers a range of routes for e-MTB divided into easy/medium and medium/difficult. Now everyone has the possibility to enjoy mountain biking thanks to assisted pedalling which allows you to have experiences that would be unthinkable with the mechanical version.

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Trail tolerance

The trails are used by both hikers and cyclists! Hikers have right of way!

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