Routes

The 21 km loop route unfolds on beautiful white dirt roads across the Andossi plateau, starting and ending in Madesimo. The landscape is stunning, offering magnificent views of the peaks of Valle Spluga: Pizzo Stella, Groppera, Emet, Suretta, Tambò, Ferrè, and Quadro.

From Madesimo, take Via Giosuè Carducci in the town center, then continue on Via Emet. After passing near a heliport, turn right towards the hamlet of Zerbi. You’ll find a lovely dirt road leading for 400 meters, which reconnects with Via Emet. Continue straight for another 400 meters, then either stop to visit the “Buco Blu,” a pond with a strikingly vibrant color, or turn left onto the path marked “Tec dal Luzi.”

Follow this route until you reach the paved road, then turn right into a small alley leading to a river crossing via a footbridge. From there, climb up a dirt road and continue to the right until you reach the Andossi Plateau. At this point, you can either follow the 5 km loop trail to the right, or descend to the left toward Lago di Montespluga and cross the plateau in the opposite direction.

From here, you’ll enjoy breathtaking valley views, discover the stunning Lago degli Andossi, and—looking up—admire the spectacular Valcava Alpine Garden. After a well-deserved break, descend back to Madesimo either via the same road taken earlier or via alpine trails suitable only for the most experienced cyclists.

Once back in the village, be sure to try a specially crafted sandwich at the renowned DallAle Bistrot, located in the heart of Madesimo.