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.
Explore the landscapes, riding away from city centers, pedaling your way through wild, untamed back country.
Explore the landscapes, riding away from city centers, pedaling your way through wild, untamed back country.
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Here a selection of some MTB guided excursions and experiences you can choose from!
Here a selection of some MTB guided excursions and experiences you can choose from!
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 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).
Experience the emotions of unforgettable world-class competitions
Length | 7.27 km |
Duration | 45' |
Height difference | 211 m |
Requirements | medium |
Conditions | easy |
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 |
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.
The trails are used by both hikers and cyclists! Hikers have right of way!