1000 scalini
An out-and-back mountain bike trail in Ticino, Switzerland.
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 819 ft
- climb
- Extreme
- difficulty
- Dirt
- surface
1000 scalini is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Ticino, Switzerland. It is 0.6 miles each way, 1.2 miles there and back. It runs between about 2,480 ft and 3,300 ft above sea level, with roughly 0 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 3: technical riding over blocky ground, drops and tight turns, for skilled riders. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Meride, about 1.3 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Poncione d'Arzo, Monte Pravello and Monte Casolo. For camping, Monte San Giorgio and Campeggio ai Bosconi are within about 6 miles. There are 3 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trail access for bikes, closures and conditions change, so check locally before you ride.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at 1000 scalini for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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