Swiss Dolce Vita
The waters of Lago Maggiore are sparkling in the sun, couples roam down the Piazza Grande and palm trees grow on the lake promenade: when staying in Ticino, you could easily forget that you are still in Switzerland. When going on this tour you discover one of the longest swiss valleys and visit Ticinos capital, the medieval city Bellinzona.
You get to know many sides of the southernmost Swiss canton: close to the Lago Maggiore the landscape is charming and tender, in the Maggia Valley Ticino it is wild and defiant. But no matter how you discover this region: Ticino and its Lago Maggiore will put a spell on you!
The essentials at a glance
Centre-based cycling tour around Lake Maggiore with daily excursions from Losone. Explore Bellinzona's castles, the Brissago Islands' botanical gardens, the scenic Maggia Valley, and Lake Lugano. Easy routes covering 19-55 km per day with minimal elevation gain. Includes train journeys, spa access with hammam, and navigation app.
Itinerary
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Contemplete Losone
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Starting at the hotel direction Locarno along the lake promenade you cycle to the flat Magadino area and go past small forests and big farming areas until you reach the city walls of Ticinos capital: Bellinzona.
In this town you find many old castles, hidden places and the old city wall. After a short break you go past romantic towns back to Losone.
approx. 55 km
200 m
200 m
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Today’s discovery leads to the the center of Ascona. You can leave your bicycle there and take the ship to the iles of Brissago. The Botanical Gardens house around 1'700 plant species.
Back in Ascona the route leads you from the hectic city centre on small roads to the branchs of the valley Centovalli. Here you have to face one short uphill before visiting sleepy villages. The route then brings you on an easy path back to Losone.
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More than 50 kilometres the river Maggia runs through the alps before finally flowing into the Lago Maggiore.
You go past the waterfall at Monte Brolla until you reach the lovely town Maggia. There you have time for a short break and to visit the chapel Santa Maria with its wonderful frescos.
approx. 33 km
270 m
270 m
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By bicycle to Locarno. The train brings you to Melide. Lake Lugano can definitely compete with Locarno and Ascona. Italien Dolce Vita, colourful villages with the typical stone church towers and even palms can be discovered today! A wonderful trip completes your cycle holiday in this region.
approx. 19 km
210 m
150 m
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Departure or extension
Tour character
.The tours lead on tarmac and on gravel roads. In the city centres of Locarno and Ascona the cycle paths lead through pedestrian areas. Pushing the bicycle might be necessary here. Every day you have to deal with small uphills, but these should be no obstacles even for unexercised guests. An easy tour, even for beginners.
Payment option: You can pay it in 2 installments - We can invoice you monthly. The total amount costs MUST be paid 60 days prior to departure.
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Hotel: Home - Albergo Losone
Prices per person in Double room in CHF
Surcharge Single Room: CHF 455-
Services & Information
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Included:
Accommodation as mentioned incl. breakfast
Subsidy for arrival by train
Train journeys Locarno - Melide, Lugano - Locarno incl. bike
Excursion to the isles of Brissago
Entrance to the castles of Bellinzona
Daily entrance to the spa incl. Hammam
Ticino Ticket with numerous inclusive services and discounts (on request at the hotel)
Carefully elaborated route description
Digital travel documents incl. navigation app
Note:
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Reservation fee of CHF 20.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
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Arrival/Departure:
The hotel offers free parking places, no reservation necessary.
Regular connections from Zurich via Bellinzona to Locarno. From the train station you can reach the hotel by bus in only 15 minutes.
Arrival by train
Leave the car at home! For every bike, biking or hiking tour in Switzerland, you will receive an SBB coupon per participant, which you can use to deduct CHF 10.- from the ticket price for traveling by train. The reduction can be obtained in the SBB online store or in the SBB app.
On many trips, we use the luggage counters at the stations at the beginning and at the end to hand over the suitcases. You can conveniently combine this right away when you arrive by train. If you are a GA owner, you can provide this information when booking. We will credit you the amount on the invoice. If you don't need the coupon for the trip itself, you can use it during the year. Unfortunately, a retroactive refund is not possible for administrative reasons.
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Travel documents "digital"
We reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. We provide you with further information online.
In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents:
Your travel program
Luggage tags
Description of how to use the app
Any vouchers
The Eurotrek Travel Guide App will help you find your way around. In addition to your digital map, you will find further information about your booked trip. The app is also available offline, simply download the trip in advance.
Our Rentals Bikes
Rental bike cost (Entire trip)
27 speed country bike: U& 197,00
E-bike 25km/h: U$ 354,00
27-speed Country Bike
Our 27-gear, Tour de Suisse branded country bike is a robust and comfortable touring bike.
S = 44 cm (150 - 172 cm)
M = 50 cm (172 - 186 cm)
L = 56 cm (186 - 196 cm)
Electric bike 25 km/h
Our Flyer C8.1 features a high level of comfort, easy handling and state-of-the-art technology. NB: minimum age 16 years (or 14 years with moped licence)
XS = 41cm (bis 160cm)
S = 45cm (160-170cm)
M = 50cm (170-180cm)
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