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Lago del Narèt from Cavergno

5.0
12 reviews | Elevation profile | 35 photos
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
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Difficulty points 1584
Length 31.5 km
Average gradient 5.9%
Steepest 100 metres 15.3%
Total ascent 1855 m

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Beautiful scenery
24 hairpin turns
#83 toughest climb of Europe
#55 most elevation gain of Europe
#52 longest climb of Alps
#94 average steepest climb of Tessin
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Lago del Narèt from Cavergno is a climb in the region Tessin. It is 31.5 km long and bridges 1855 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1584. The top of the ascent is located at 2311 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 12 reviews of this climb and uploaded 35 photos.

5.0 by Kevin
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
A climb that has everything: a challenging character (the final kilometres are really brutal) and a magisterial environment with nothing but beauty. Moreover, you will be rewarded at the top with a panorama you will never forget. This is a must, no doubt about it!... read more

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Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
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Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
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Reviews (12)

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LorenzoGbr
8 Mo 5.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian. Show original

Tremendous, very long (especially if you start from Locarno) and wonderful, from palm trees to snow. After the lake it is a wailing wall, several kilometres at 15-17%, uneven ground, no water and breathtaking scenery.

Tremenda, lunghissima (specie se si parte da Locarno) e meravigliosa, dalle palme alla neve. Dopo il lago è un muro del pianto, diversi km a 15-17%, fondo sconnesso, niente acqua e paesaggi mozzafiato.

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uberto05031954
9 Mo 5.0 03:40:00 (8.6 km/h)
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Stupendous climb. After Lake Sambuco, it is breathtaking, but the effort is repaid by a superb environment; the two small lakes, two pearls. For the well-trained, not to be missed.
As others have reviewed, the little jewel of the Mogno church is not to be missed.

Stupenda salita. Dopo il lago di Sambuco, non lascia respiro, ma la fatica è ripagata da un ambiente superbo; i due laghetti , due perle. Per i ben allenati, da non perdere.
Come da altri recensito, da non perdere il gioiellino della chiesetta di Mogno.

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Omar
10 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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The Swiss Wailing Wall, as it is called in Switzerland, last 6 km to mourn😂😂

Il muro del pianto Svizzero, così chiamato in Svizzera, ultimi 6 km da piangere😂😂

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GilMtb-Road
1 y 5.0 02:00:00 (15.7 km/h)
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Evocative route, truly all wonderful and unique, one of my favourite routes, quite a demanding climb but once you get to Naret it all pays off, the road is quite tidy, towards the end it is quite narrow but still tidy. I highly recommend it!

Itinerario suggestivo, veramente tutto meraviglioso e unico, uno dei miei percorsi preferiti, salita abbastanza impegnativa ma una volta giunti al Naret è tutto ripagato, la strada è abbastanza in ordine, verso la fine è abbastanza stretta ma sempre in ordine. Consiglio fortemente!

Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
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matteob81
1 y 5.0

Perhaps the most spectacular climb in Ticino, where the Tour should one day arrive (but it would be hard to bring the carovane to the top). Long and moderately demanding climb up to Lago del Sambuco. Then it's terrible and breaks your legs.

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bouwmeester
2 y 5.0
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Be sure to stop in Mogno for the beautiful little church by architetto Mario Botta!

zéker even halthouden in Mogno voor het schitterende kerkje van de hand van architetto Mario Botta !

Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
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RobiRini66
3 y 5.0 02:42:04 (11.7 km/h)
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Wonderful climb, the kind you won't forget
Very demanding especially from the end of Lake Sambuco, from here you won't breathe until the finish
Unique views with beautiful lakes and few people.
No possibility of refreshments on arrival (only small bar at Lake Sambuco). No fountains from here either
Start from Locarno. I found the Valle Maggia a bit boring in the first part. Next time I would bring the car closer to Cevio.

Salita stupenda, di quelle che non si dimenticano
Molto impegnativa soprattutto dalla fine del Lago Sambuco, da qui non respirerete sino all'arrivo
Panorami unici con laghi stupendi e poca frequentazione.
No possibilità di ristoro all'arrivo (solo piccolo bar al lago Sambuco). Da qui non ci sono nemmeno più fontane
Partito da Locarno. La Valle Maggia, nella prima parte, l'ho trovata un po noiosa. La prossima volta porterei l'auto più vicina a Cevio.

Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
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Ties
3 y 5.0
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You will rarely find them more beautiful!
In the first part, you cycle from village to village and are impressed by the violence that rises around you.
After Peccia, the hairpin bends appear at a rapid pace and seem to be one above the other.
Up to the first dam, the road surface is still perfect; then we switch to the real Italian roads.
Behind the dam, the misery really begins; the first stretch of 12% seems endless and cycling in the shade is not an option.
The 6% part is ideal to recover and to get ready for the magnificent final part of the climb.
The steepness is disguised by the views you have here. When you reach the lakes, you know that the end is near, but it doesn't get any less difficult.
At the top, you can cycle over both dams and take the most beautiful photos, the views are magnificent.
If you are in the neighbourhood, you should definitely do it, I was one and a half hours away, but I never regretted it for a moment.

Mooier vind je ze zelden!
In het eerste gedeelte fiets je van dorpje naar dorpje en ben je onder de indruk van het geweld dat om je heen omhoog steekt.
Na Peccia dienen zich de haarspeldbochten in een rap tempo aan en lijken ze boven elkaar te liggen.
Tot aan de eerste stuwdam is het wegdek nog perfect, daarna schakelen we over op onvervalste Italiaanse weggetjes (ondanks dat we in Zwitserland fietsen, maar alles ademt Italië in dat gedeelte).
Achter het stuwmeer begint de ellende pas echt, de eerste strook van 12% lijkt eindeloos en even lekker in de schaduw fietsen zit er niet in.
Het stukje van 6% is ideaal om even te herstellen en je op te maken voor het schitterende sluitstuk van deze klim.
De steilte wordt verbloemd door de uitzichten die je hier hebt. Als je de meertjes bereikt dan weet je dat het einde nadert, maar het wordt echt geen moment minder zwaar.
Bovenop kun je over allebei de stuwdammen fietsen en de mooiste foto's maken, de uitzichten zijn magnefiek.
Zou je in de buurt zijn, dan moet je deze zeker doen, ik lag er anderhalf uur rijden vanaf, maar heb er geen moment spijt van gehad.

Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
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Stearena
3 y 5.0
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A beautiful blind ascent, with a breathtaking panorama at the top, at an altitude of 2,300 metres, which will repay the great effort, especially in the last kilometres before reaching the Naret dam.
A highly recommended outing, also to enjoy the beautiful Maggia Valley, with a spectacular river and very little traffic. Be careful on the descent, as the asphalt is not exactly perfect at the top.

Bellissima salita cieca, con panorama mozzafiato in cima, a quota 2.300 mt, che ripagherà della gran fatica, soprattutto negli ultimi kilometri prima di arrivare alla diga del Naret.
Giro consigliatissimo, anche per godersi la stupenda Valle Maggia, con un fiume spettacolare e pochissimo traffico. Attenzione in discesa, asfalto non proprio perfetto in alto.

Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
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Kevin
3 y 5.0 02:31:49 (12.4 km/h)
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A climb that has everything: a challenging character (the final kilometres are really brutal) and a magisterial environment with nothing but beauty. Moreover, you will be rewarded at the top with a panorama you will never forget. This is a must, no doubt about it!

Een klim die werkelijk alles heeft: uitdagend van karakter (de slotkilometers zijn echt bruut) en een magistrale omgeving met alleen maar fraais. Bovendien word je boven beloond met een panorama om nooit meer te vergeten. Dit is een must, geen twijfel mogelijk!

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WouterS
5 y 5.0
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A pearl! Both in terms of sport and nature absolutely worth it.

Een parel! Zowel in sportief opzicht als voor het natuurschoon absoluut de moeite waard.

Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
Lago del Narèt from Cavergno
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Tjaart
5 y 5.0
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Nice climb, which I did from Ponte Brolla (near Lago Maggiore), adding an extra 25 km of climbing from about 260 metres altitude. The road surface is variable, sometimes good and new tarmac but the toughest kilometres from Lago del Sambuco the tarmac is poor. As it is a dead-end road that ends at a reservoir, it is a quiet road though. Beautiful scenery on the way from Valle Maggia, in Italian-speaking Switzerland.

Mooie klim, die ik vanuit Ponte Brolla gedaan heb (vlakbij Lago Maggiore), wat nog eens 25 km extra klim toevoegt vanaf ongeveer 260 meter hoogte. Het wegdek is wisselend, soms goed en nieuw asfalt maar de zwaarste kilometers vanaf Lago del Sambuco is het asfalt slecht. Omdat het een doodlopende weg is die uitkomt bij een stuwmeer is het wel een rustige weg. Prachtige natuur onderweg van de Valle Maggia, in Italiaans-talig Zwitserland.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 04:29:54
11 km/h 02:51:45
15 km/h 02:05:57
19 km/h 01:39:26

Road surface condition

54% 38% 8%
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Traffic

86% 14% 0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lago del Narèt from Cavergno is extremely hard. We recommend that you choose the lightest possible gearing, such as a 34-tooth or smaller chainring, combined with a 34-tooth rear cog. Otherwise, there's a good chance you'll need to put a foot down sooner or later. If you think you need to go even lighter, you could consider using a gravel or mountain bike, or installing a gravel or mountain bike derailleur with a rear cog of more than 40 teeth. Good luck!

Lago del Narèt from Cavergno falls into the Super Hors Catégorie, the absolute top category. These are the most extreme climbs that exist. Even with excellent fitness, there is a chance you will have to put a foot down. Only the strongest make it to the top without any problems.

Lago del Narèt from Cavergno is 31.5 km long.

The average gradient of Lago del Narèt from Cavergno is 5.9%.

Lago del Narèt from Cavergno has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.3%.

The summit of Lago del Narèt from Cavergno is at 2311 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 04:29:54 to climb Lago del Narèt from Cavergno. At 11 km/h the time is 02:51:45, and at 15 km/h 02:05:57. For the fastest cyclists, 01:39:26 is an achievable time.

Lago del Narèt from Cavergno is located in the region Tessin in Switzerland.

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