The Gotthardpass Alpine transit route of European importance. On horseback, by train, car or bike: everyone wanted and still wants to head south via the Gotthard. The Hospiz, a colourful concoction of bratwurst, language chaos, camera clicks and growling motorbikes.
The Leventina has been a transit corridor since ancient times. The further south, the milder the climate. An easy ride along the waters of the Ticino, soon passing chestnut trees and vineyards. Bellinzona, called «La Turita» because of its many castles.
On the uphill stretch to Monte Ceneri a clear view of the Piano di Magadino vegetable fields and Lago Maggiore. Vedeggio, a quiet little river in a busy valley, where the airfield and nearby Lugano call the shots.
Picture-postcard beauty of the blue Lago di Lugano, for thousands a fervent holiday dream, Morcote for photos. The southernmost tip of the Ticino, Mendrisiotto, a witches’ cauldron of filling stations, shops, custom posts, motorways and railway installations.
A thrilling 2000-metre descent into Valle Mesolcina without one push of the pedals! After the raw wind on the pass, greedily inhale the mildness of the south. The towers of Bellinzona soon beckon - the defiant walls once stood guard over trading routes.
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