Bruzella Mill – Antica Dogana di Bonello loop from Chiasso

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Switzerland

Ticino

Chiasso

Bruzella Mill – Antica Dogana di Bonello loop from Chiasso

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Bruzella Mill – Antica Dogana di Bonello loop from Chiasso

03:16

35.3km

1,120m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.2 km for 99 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.0 km

Bruzella village

Highlight • Settlement

A small village that still preserves its medieval history intact, a panoramic place nestled in Val di Muggio.

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11.3 km

A historic place in the entire Val di Muggio but also more generally in the entire Mendrisiotto.
The Bruzella mill has been the main place for grinding red corn in the entire area for several decades.

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17.4 km

Pianella Alp and View of Monte Generoso

Highlight • Viewpoint

Alpine pasture along the forest road that goes up to the Bonello pass. Panoramic viewpoint over the valley and the Monte Generoso massif

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18.8 km

Alpe Bonello

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Bonello Pass, which leads to the alp of the same name, is a pedestrian crossing often used by smugglers.
For this reason, a Swiss border guard barracks is located there, in excellent condition, while the Italian one, unused for years, is in ruins.

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19.0 km

Antica Dogana di Bonello

Highlight • Historical Site

Located on the Swiss border, the barracks of the Antica Dogana di Bonello are on the Swiss side.

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19.9 km

Forest Trail at Cassinascia

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

23.3 km

Church

Highlight • Religious Site

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23.7 km

View of the Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

35.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

8.42 km

6.18 km

1.46 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.2 km

4.92 km

3.50 km

2.37 km

997 m

392 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,100 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

18°C

12°C

91 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

August 4, 2024,Muggio / passo Bonello / Rif. Prabello /trincee di guerra e cima Sasso Gordona /mulino di Bruzella.

Nice ride without too many difficulties done in the company of Claudio and his wives, cycled and walked to the top of Sasso Gordona then descended for a short while off the bikes into the woods before the Bonello pass and then up to the mills which were open and in operation with the grinding some wheat live. Drank a …

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