An 11-stage trek that brings together and connects ancient historical routes, paths and pre-existing trails on the shores and hills surrounding Lake Maggiore, designed by CAI Sezione Verbano Intra. Descriptions are available on the Website.
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46.16, 8.83 · rel 18788217
46.16, 8.83 · rel 18788217
Grand Tour del Lago Maggiore ® - Tappa 9 - Vira Gambarogno (CH) - Ascona (CH)
23,4 km from Vira Gambarogno (CH) to Ascona (CH) through urban area.
Vira Gambarogno (CH)
→
Ascona (CH)
linear
23,4km
Distance
+33m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× castle
4× monument
15× Attraction
Castello dei Griglioni
castle ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Giuseppe Cattori
monument ·
on the route
23,4 km
100%
Ca' di Ferro
monument ·
on the route
23,4 km
100%
Pusteblume
Attraction ·
27 m off route
23,4 km
100%
Toro
monument ·
54 m off route
23,4 km
100%
Casino
Attraction ·
146 m off route
23,4 km
100%
Gruppo Volo a Vela Ticino
Attraction ·
170 m off route
23,4 km
100%
Grand Tour of Switzerland: Fotopunkt Ascona
Attraction ·
222 m off route
23,4 km
100%
Fontana Pedrazzini
monument ·
244 m off route
23,4 km
100%
Gufo reale europeo
Attraction ·
271 m off route
23,4 km
100%
Aquila blu cilena
Attraction ·
272 m off route
23,4 km
100%
Civetta delle nevi
Attraction ·
272 m off route
23,4 km
100%
Aquila americana
Attraction ·
274 m off route
23,4 km
100%
Corvo imperiale
Attraction ·
275 m off route
23,4 km
100%
Gipeto
Attraction ·
276 m off route
23,4 km
100%
Avvoltoio delle palme / Caracara crestata / Nibbio bruno
Attraction ·
277 m off route
23,4 km
100%
Falco giocoliere
Attraction ·
278 m off route
23,4 km
100%
Aquila di mare testabianca
Attraction ·
279 m off route
23,4 km
100%
Aquila pescatrice africana
Attraction ·
280 m off route
23,4 km
100%
Falco pellegrino
Attraction ·
281 m off route
23,4 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Grand Tour del Lago Maggiore ® - Tappa 9 - Vira Gambarogno (CH) - Ascona (CH) is 23.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Grand Tour del Lago Maggiore ® - Tappa 9 - Vira Gambarogno (CH) - Ascona (CH) takes approximately 5h 49min to complete.
No, Grand Tour del Lago Maggiore ® - Tappa 9 - Vira Gambarogno (CH) - Ascona (CH) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Vira Gambarogno (CH) to Ascona (CH). Plan ahead for return transport.
Grand Tour del Lago Maggiore ® - Tappa 9 - Vira Gambarogno (CH) - Ascona (CH) starts at Vira Gambarogno (CH).
Grand Tour del Lago Maggiore ® - Tappa 9 - Vira Gambarogno (CH) - Ascona (CH) is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.