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Winterbike
In Ticino you don't need to put your bike into hibernation.
Go green...
Small steps go a long way
It's time for a new way of travel
For your green vacation make some ethical choices. Let us inspire you by our sustainable proposals.
DID YOU KNOW?
- The inhabitants of the Bavona Valley have chosen to have no electricity supply. Energy needs are met through the use of solar panels.
- The recently finalized Gotthard wind farm consists of 5 wind turbines (each with a power of 2.35 MW) which together will produce between 16 and 20 GWh of electricity each year. Enough to meet the needs of all households in Upper Ticino.
- The longest bikesharing route (50.8 km) goes from Bellinzona to Bignasco. There are over 700 bikes available along the route, including around 400 electric bikes.
- About 52% of Ticino is covered by forest. It is a rich natural territory that offers numerous activities.