North–South Route: Melide – Chiasso

After Bissone, the route follows the main road along the lakeshore. The next section leads to Capolago – Riva San Vitale, the starting point of the historic cogwheel railway that climbs to Monte Generoso (1,701 m above sea level). The first inland section, around 11 km long, follows the course of the Laveggio river and offers a pleasant flat stretch. The route then continues with gentle ups and downs through Mendrisio, the main town of the region.

Heading further south, the landscape opens onto the vineyards of Ticino’s largest wine-growing region, accompanying cyclists towards the border area. The route ends in the border town of Chiasso, the southernmost point of Switzerland and the destination of National Cycle Route No. 3.