Monte Giove
Description
From Cannobio, you cycle along the lakeside road towards Brissago for a while, then turn left in Nizzolino onto the mountain road to Campeglio and on to Sant'Agata. The leisurely section of the tour is now over and the asphalt road becomes increasingly steep. But this is just the beginning: after Alpe Marcalone, the road turns into a gravel path that is so steep that the path to the summit is an unparalleled feat of strength. The last section to the summit - a trail where the bike has to be shouldered - is almost a piece of cake. This carrying passage is a must; the panoramic view from the summit is simply breathtaking.
Now it's time for the descent. The trail is crisp at first, but can be ridden by good technicians. A little above Alp Biessen, turn left onto a high-level trail that is very fun to ride at times. Fallen trees and a few slippery sections reduce the fun somewhat. At a chapel, the descent becomes steeper again, rough and stony all the way to Sant'Agate. The final section back to Cannobio is another challenge. The upper section in particular is very demanding, even unrideable at times, but in the lower section the trail becomes more fluid and ends as a fun flow trail over the last few meters.
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Details of the tour
20 km
1125 m
1125 m
199 above sea level
1276 above sea level
1 day
Cannobio
Cannobio
1639
limited
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User comments (2)
About the author: Thomas Giger
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According to Trailforks, the recommended descent is closed. There is another option on the east side.
I think the mountain is called Mt. Giove
You can watch the video here...
https://youtu.be/Rrpu46wUQ7M?si=MbldC8Q87dJn_b4K