Lake Piano – Serpentine Descent to Carlazzo loop from Carlazzo

Lake Piano – Serpentine Descent to Carlazzo loop from Carlazzo

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Lake Piano – Serpentine Descent to Carlazzo loop from Carlazzo

02:08

27.5km

870m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

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361 m

Lake Piano

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The small lake “Lago di Piano” is located in Val Menaggio in a nature reserve and offers an interesting opportunity to observe various water birds. The path begins in the …

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5.21 km

Serpentine Descent to Carlazzo

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After Cusino, the route descends without any further climbs to Carlazzo, where a magnificent series of elegantly curved switchbacks is a wonderfully smooth ride. The road surface is excellent (06/2025).

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8.21 km

Hairpin Bends Towards Cuisino

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Section of very tight and spectacular hairpin bends going up towards Cuisino, very gentle slopes that make the climb very appreciable for its views, perfect asphalt and large sections in the shade

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11.7 km

View of the Wild Mountain Landscape of Val Rezzo

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The climb through the Val Rezzo is wonderful - the road is narrow, winding and steep, partly through shady forest but also repeatedly through open terrain with magnificent views of the wild mountain landscape.

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27.5 km

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