View of Montarrone – Monte Mottarone Ascent loop from Arona

View of Montarrone – Monte Mottarone Ascent loop from Arona

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View of Montarrone – Monte Mottarone Ascent loop from Arona

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65.9km

1,580m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 26.4 km for 6.74 km

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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416 m

Arona Lakeside Promenade

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Arona is a tourist and tertiary centre on the shores of Lake Maggiore, whose development has been favoured by its position on the Sempione road and by the motorway and railway connection with Milan.

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1.59 km

Lakeside Route along Lake Maggiore — Arona

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Cycling along the shores of this lake is wonderful.

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13.6 km

Castello di Massino Visconti

Castle

33.2 km

View of Montarrone

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Unique view of Monte Rosa on a clear day

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34.3 km

Panoramic View from Monte Mottarone

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A tiring climb, but once you get to the top you can admire a wonderful view of the two lakes.

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34.3 km

Monte Mottarone Ascent

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Granite mountain located in the Pennine Alps.

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35.5 km

View of Lake Orta from the Ascent to Mottarone

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If you find the right day the view is stunning.

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46.1 km

Piazza Municipio di Armeno

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A beautiful town near Lake Orta.

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53.2 km

View of Colle di Buccione

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From this point you can also see the lake.

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65.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.2 km

2.26 km

1.87 km

537 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.3 km

341 m

277 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,420 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

18°C

7°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

October 5, 2024,Il Motty è sempre il Motty!

After two weeks of stoppage for maintenance on the bottom bracket and Covid, the desire to climb was felt and Mottarone always gives great satisfaction and unique landscapes. Today I discovered the umbrella museum 😁

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August 5, 2023,Nebbiuno - Mottarone ad anello ⛰️

After yesterday's rain, clear air and a splendid view from the top of Mottarone. The lakes Maggiore and Orta almost seemed to be able to touch them, as well as the Val d'Ossola. Milan in the background, on the other hand, was a bit veiled.
For sunny days, I recommend going up from Gignese with many shaded stretches and descending …

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