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Lake Ritom – Altanca loop from Piotta Centrale

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Lake Ritom – Altanca loop from Piotta Centrale

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Lake Ritom – Altanca loop from Piotta Centrale

03:05

34.3km

1,320m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13 m

Ritom Funicular

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On the one hand, the Ritom funicular is considered a means of transport that takes you to the beautiful alpine lake region of Val Piora. On the other hand, it …

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1.89 km

Gotthard Sanatorium

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In Piotta, a village in the Leventina district in the north of Ticino, stands the "ghost house of the Swiss Alps". The old Gotthard Sanatorium, which opened in 1905, once …

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8.70 km

Ritom Funicular

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With an incline of 88%, the Ritombahn is one of the steepest funiculars in Switzerland.

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10.3 km

Lake Ritom

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You can reach Ritom's lake with one of the steepest funiculars in the world to discover the splendid alpine landscapes. It has a maximum gradient of 87.8% and offers an …

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12.8 km

Ritom Climb

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The road is narrow and in bad conditions, plus open to the traffic. Be careful when descending!

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25.5 km

Small and quiet village high above the Leventina. At the family-run Agriturismo Altanca you can fortify yourself with delicacies such as homemade cheese and also spend the night. The church standing on the precipice is also worth a visit.

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34.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

3.14 km

876 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

12.5 km

207 m

202 m

110 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 2 June

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Lake Ritom – Altanca loop from Piotta Centrale

Ritom Funicular

Gotthard Sanatorium

Ritom Funicular

Lake Ritom

Ritom Climb

View of Airolo

Altanca

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