Colazza MTB loop towards Mottarone
The route “Colazza MTB loop towards Mottarone” is in Piemonte, in the Novara area. The available GPX track is approximately 30.4 km, reaching a maximum recorded elevation of 883 m.
Route information
- Region / area
- Piemonte
- Province / area
- Novara
- Country
- Italy
- GPX starting point
- Lat. 45.79029, lon. 8.49625
- Track length
- Approximately 30.4 km
- Estimated ascent
- 830 m
- Estimated descent
- 820 m
- Minimum GPX elevation
- 512 m
- Maximum GPX elevation
- 883 m
Distance and elevation are estimates from the GPX and may differ from GPS-device calculations.
A ride towards the slopes of Mottarone, above Lake Maggiore, starting at Colazza, just above Arona.
A sharp opening climb takes you from about 500 m to 800 m in the first 7 km. The original notes describe technical descents, demanding climbs on sometimes unstable ground and a lively, enjoyable route through woodland.
Some climbs are described as exceeding 20%. The effort is rewarded by lake views and forest riding. Good fitness and appropriate technical skills matter; the contributor’s enthusiasm is not a universal difficulty assessment.
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