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Simplon Pass-Nufenen Pass
Motor Bike
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This tour leads you from the lake through the thick Centovalli woods, all the way to the Canton of Valais, crossing the Simplon Pass. On the way back you ride towards and over the Nufenen Pass, the highest in Switzerland, arriving in Airolo, in the upper part of Ticino.
moderate
Distance 256.2 km
4:40 h
7,340 m
7,340 m
Simplon Pass: The Simplon Pass, which connects Domodossola (Italy) to Brig in the Canton of Valais, is the doorway to the Ascona-Locarno Bikersland, passing through the enchanting Centovalli landscape or riding along Lake Maggiore via Stresa (Italy).
Nufenen Pass: One way to reach the Northern part of Ticino (Airolo) from the Canton of Valais is crossing the Nufenen Pass, Switzerland’s highest mountain pass, with an altitude of 2,478 meters.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,480 m
Lowest point
197 m
Best time of year
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Safety information
Swiss Pass opening dates : https://www.tcs.ch/it/tools/infostrada/passi-svizzeri.php
Tips and hints
www.bikersland.chStart
Locarno (201 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.166576, 8.792700
DMS
46°09'59.7"N 8°47'33.7"E
UTM
32T 483996 5112576
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Destination
Locarno
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
DD
46.166576, 8.792700
DMS
46°09'59.7"N 8°47'33.7"E
UTM
32T 483996 5112576
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
256.2 km
Duration
4:40 h
Ascent
7,340 m
Descent
7,340 m
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