Maps of the Italian-Swiss Lake District - Lake Maggiore,Lugano, Varese

We have put together a small collection of cycling digital maps, paper maps and info regarding cycling routes in the Italian and Swiss Lake District:

1. 1. Two bike maps around the upper part of Lake Maggiore,
2. 2. Bike map around Lake Lugano,
3. 3. Bike maps on the West side of Lake Maggiore,
4. 4. Bike maps in Province of Varese,
5. 5. A paper map regarding the Province of Varese,
6. 6. A digital map from https://map.geo.admin.ch,
7. 7. SwitzerlandMobility: a route planner for rides,
8. 8. Cycling climbs map of the Italian and Swiss Lake District.

 

Eight road bike ride map along the valleys around Cannobio, Cannero Riviera, Brissago, Ascona, Locarno, Maccagno, Colmegna. See the different colors: light blue, black, purple, green, magenta, dark blue, gray, brown.
description.

The official website Ascona-Locarno Tourism has a page dedicated to 16 road cycling routes along with photos and information on routes.

The official website Lugano Region has a page dedicated to road cycling routes along with photos and information on routes.
It has pubblished a Map as well.

1. Cannobio - Saint Anna Gorge,

2. Gignese - Invorio - Armeno,

3. Lake Orta Loop

4. Premeno - Aurano - Intrasca Valley,

5. Stresa - Arona Round Trip,

6. River Toce - cycle path 1st part,

7. River Toce - cycle path 2nd part,

8. River Toce - cycle path 3rd part.

1. road bike routes,

2. road cycling climbs,

3. cycle paths,

Trail Map – Via Verde Varesina – Trekking in Province of Varese, Scale 1:35.000 is another well done map.
That's a paper map which you can find at the local tourist information offices on arrival or here in hotel. In particular the map shows both the trails for trekking and the roads for road cycling in the Norhern area of Province of Varese : among the Lake Maggiore, Lake Varese and Lake Lugano.
The map is very detailed and precisus so you can discover the hidden cycle routes and itineraries in our cycling area.

Here's a detailed digital map: MAP SWISS TOPO

Click on (+) map larger, or on (-) map smaller at the top right corner of the screen.
Look at the top left corner of the screen, you can print the area you want on:

1. A4 paper size or A3 paper size,
2. scale from 1:500 to 1:2,500,000.

You can understand the altitude of the roads and of the routes both in Switzerland and Italy.
www.geo.admin.ch is a portal provided by the Federal Authorities of the Swiss Confederation.

Anyway you can directly dowload a copy of the digital map - Italian and Swiss Lake District, (7MB).
The map is large (29cm x 42cm – 11,41in x 16,53in) and quite detailed.
You can upload it onto your smartphone, so you can use it off-line for crossing the area by bike or by car.

SwitzerlandMobility is the national network for non-motorized traffic, in particular for leisure and tourism (e.g. hiking, cycling, mountain-biking, skating and canoeing). Routes are subdivided into international, national, regional and local categories.

100+ cycling climbs in the Italian-Swiss Lake District.
Their names are in native language.

 

 

The Italian and Swiss Lake District stretches across Northern Italy and partly across Switzerland.
It lies on the Southern most end of the Alps, in the area among Lombardy (Italy), Piedmont (Italy) and Canton of Ticino (Italian speaking part of Switzerland). The land around the southern ends of the glacial lakes is relatively flat, but the northern ends are hilly and mountainous, as the glacial lakes reach deep into the Italian-Swiss Pre-Alps.

Cyclists seeking varied terrain and stunning scenery will find the Italian-Swiss Lake District ideal. This region provides a wide array of cycling opportunities, including gentle lakeside paths and challenging climbs into the surrounding valleys. The area's flexibility allows for customizable rides, accommodating different fitness levels and preferences. Notable routes include loops around Lake Lugano and explorations of the Northern Lake Maggiore region, offering panoramic mountain views. The presence of the AIS European Training Centre in Gavirate on Lake Varese highlights the area's popularity among cyclists.

If you have any specific questions or want advice for your next bike tour, feel free to message us.
We’d be happy to share our tips with you.

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