Arrival in Lugano.
6:00 p.m. Reception with briefing, followed by dinner.
Lake Lugano and Lombardy (110Km / 1100Hm)
We will drive from Melide along the lake to Mendrisio. Leaving Chiasso and Como on the left, we will drive on beautiful side roads into Lombardy. In Quadri we discover the beautiful paintings on the houses and shortly before Varese we take the “Il Piccolo Stelvio”, which is always ridden during the autumn classic “Coppa Bernocchi”. But don’t worry, the 1.5 km climb is just right for spring. Via Varese it goes back to Lake Lugano and in Ponte Tresa also back to Switzerland. From here it is only a stone’s throw to Lugano.
Three Lakes Tour (80Km / 1080Hm)
This time we ride in the other direction, along Lake Lugano. In Piano Porlezza we cross the nature reserve of the same name with a view of Lago di Piano. In Menaggio we enjoy the view of Lago di Como, which we follow until Argegno. Of course we won’t miss the coffee (and maybe a piece of cake) to fortify ourselves for the return trip to Lugano. We will arrive in Lugano around 15:00 or 16:00, so everyone can get home safely.