Cycling in Airolo

Cycling from Airolo involves climbing the Gotthard Pass with a 13 km ascent to 2092 m.

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Riding in Airolo in numbers

Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.

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Route: 13 km
In total: 13 km
Longest ride: 914 m
Most climbing

Surface: Paved almost throughout
Roads: 95% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
High point: 2,092 m on Gotthard Pass from Airolo
Climbs: 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
Bail-outs: A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route

When to ride in Airolo

Typical conditions by month, 2015–2024 reanalysis. Bars run from the average daily low to high.

Best months: Jun to Sep.

1°-7°J14

3°-5°F12

5°-3°M14

8°0°A13

13°5°M18

19°10°J20

22°12°J19

21°12°A17

17°8°S15

12°4°O14

6°-2°N13

2°-5°D12

BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 9 km/h from the NW

The ride in Airolo

Road · From the map · Switzerland
Gotthard Pass from Airolo
Airolo
13 km914 m ↑ModerateGPX

Notable climbs

Airolo climb13 km · 7% · 914 m

Cycling guide to Airolo

Airolo offers routes including a 13 km climb up the Gotthard Pass reaching 2092 m. The route passes through Bedrina and Scíma du Bòsc'. Cyclists can expect mainly paved surfaces and one railway station near the route. The climbing is significant with an elevation gain of 914 m.

Terrain: The terrain includes a continuous climb over 13 km with an average gradient of 7% and a maximum of 11.2%, reaching an altitude of 2092 m. The route is mainly paved with a small section of gravel or unpaved surface (2%).