Tipi Percorsi
Il percorso si snoda fra l'amabile profumo di tartufo e la passeggiata adrenalinica sul Ponte tibetano più lungo del Mondo. Questo tour connette Carbone con Castelsaraceno, il palato con la mente.
La storia di Carbone si lega ai monaci basiliani che qui diedero grande impulso all’economia.
Carbone fu per molto tempo il centro della vita religiosa dell’area grazie al suo monastero. Nell’800 fu assalito dai briganti e poi distrutto dalle truppe del Murat. Oggi ne restano i ruderi a Valle Cancello. Da vedere la Chiesa di S. Maria degli Angeli, la Chiesa Francescana al Convento, la Chiesa di S. Luca Abate, la Cappella S. Anna, la Cappella privata dei Castelli e quella dei Fraticelli, i palazzi storici, lo splendido Bosco di Vaccarizzo e le fontane Calanca, Tuvolo e Fosso.
Castalsareceno è nata come roccaforte saracena, Castrum Saracenum divenne in seguito prestigioso centro basiliano e feudo dell'Abbazia di Sant'Angelo.
All'interno del paese è possibile visitare luoghi dal notevole interesse artistico: la chiesa di S. Spirito del XVI-XVII secolo, che conserva un trittico del pittore D'Amato e il palazzo baronale del XV secolo.
Dirigendosi verso la località Mancusi, si scoprono i resti del mulino ad acqua, testimone del passato delle civiltà contadine.
Castelsaraceno celebra ancora gli antichi riti arborei, rievocati nella tradizione "della ndenna".
Nella prima domenica di giugno la gente del paese si riunisce intorno ad un tronco di faggio ben levigato ed alto più di 20 metri, che viene unito con la cima di un abete e poi innalzato al centro della piazza, E' il matrimonio degli alberi, l'occasione per condividere un momento di festa, accompagnato da canti, balli e dagli squisiti piatti della tradizione del luogo.
Exploring the Langhe hills on an e-bike is like leafing through a living book of history, nature and culture. As you pedal, the landscape transforms into a kaleidoscope of sensations: rows of vines alternate with medieval villages, and wide views open up to breathtaking horizons. The gentle hum of pedal assistance blends with the sounds of nature, allowing you to tackle every climb with ease and fully enjoy the journey. The air, infused with scents of ripe grapes and fertile soil, envelops you, stimulating your senses and awakening your spirit. Each stop becomes an opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich local food and wine tradition, savouring the essence of a land where past and present intertwine harmoniously. This route is not just a journey through space, but also through time, promising to leave indelible memories and the desire to return to discover more.
La Morra
La Morra, known as the "balcony of the Langhe", welcomes you with spectacular views stretching from the surrounding hills to the Alps. From the viewpoint, you can admire a breathtaking panorama, trying to identify castles and bell towers of nearby villages. Don't miss the chance to visit the Red Bench in the Santa Maria hamlet, a unique scenic spot. Pedalling through the hamlets, you'll be completely immersed in the vineyards, discovering hidden gems such as the majestic Lebanon cedar, a centuries-old tree that dominates the landscape. La Morra is also renowned for its wineries, many of which offer visits and tastings of DOC and DOCG wines, some certified organic.
Barolo
Barolo, the world capital of its namesake wine, is an unmissable stop. The village, dominated by Falletti Castle, houses the WiMu (Wine Museum), an interactive experience that will guide you through the region's wine culture. Stroll through the narrow streets of the historic centre, stopping at the numerous wine shops to taste the prized "king of wines". Don't forget to visit the curious Corkscrew Museum, which offers a unique perspective on the history of wine.
Novello
Novello, the starting and ending point of your tour, welcomes you with its captivating tranquillity. Explore the historic centre, walking along the belvedere with its panoramic terraces offering breathtaking views of the surrounding hills. Don't leave without tasting Nascetta, a wine produced from a recently rediscovered native grape variety, at the local Wine Shop. Novello is the perfect place to conclude your journey, relaxing and reflecting on the wonders you've discovered along the way.
The Experience
This 26 km itinerary is an adventure accessible to all, thanks to e-bikes that make even the most challenging stretches manageable. The self-guided route, supported by the BikeSquare app, offers you the freedom to explore at your own pace, stopping when and where you prefer. Starting and returning to Novello, you'll traverse some of the most evocative landscapes of the Langhe, a UNESCO World Heritage site, fully immersing yourself in the rich food and wine culture of the region. It's an eco-friendly journey that combines the pleasure of cycle tourism with the discovery of a unique territory, where each pedal stroke is a caress to the soul and a tribute to the beauty of nature and human ingenuity. An experience that will leave you with the desire to return, to explore these magical hills again and again.
in Novello, in Barolo, in La Morra, in Verduno, in the Langhe, in Roero, in Barbaresco, in Neive, in Monforte, in Diano, in Castiglion Falletto, in Alba, in Bra
This splendid route is designed to show you the beauties of Monferrato, crossing the lands of Barbera and Nizza docg.
We have combined beautiful landscapes with a comfortable ride in company.
Departure and return to Nizza Monferrato.
How to Visit Nizza Monferrato….
Nizza is the most important agricultural and commercial center located in the heart of Monferrato, one of the most famous Italian places of wine production in the world, especially as regards red wines. UNESCO World Heritage Site for its landscape assets and for the Barbera and Nizza DOCG wines, it is the most important center of the province and of the Belbo Valley.
In Nizza it is worth taking a stroll through the streets of the center and stopping to admire the Campanon tower, in the town square, the oldest civic tower in the city, incorporated into the Town Hall.
The historic center is beautiful, full of typical bars and restaurants where you can taste the specialties of Nicese and Piedmontese cuisine based on Cardo Gobbo, a renowned local product.
There will certainly be the possibility of some amazing tasting of red wine at the Regional Enoteca of Nizza, located near the splendid Palazzo Crova, an admirable example of an 18th century noble town residence.
At the end of the tour, the more "daring" will be able to reach the Church of Madonna della Neve, better known as "the Bricco di Nizza Church", one of the highest points in the town.
It can be reached via a very steep climb but the view over the city and the surrounding municipalities is certainly worth the effort.
Vaglio Serra
Vaglio Serra is a splendid town in the Monferrato area surrounded by the luxuriant natural park of Val Sarmassa.
In this reserve there are many trails for trekking and mountain biking and these woods are certainly worth a careful visit.
The route will take you to the historic center of this village where you can admire the splendid church of San Pancrazio, set in a splendid square that dominates the surrounding landscape.
Continuing the tour you will arrive near the Cantina di Vinchio e Vaglio, a prestigious company that produces high quality wines famous all over the world.
Here it is possible to organize a tasting of excellent red wines and more.
Continuing along the track, the road will become a dirt road and, once again on the asphalt, you will continue in the direction of the town of Castelnuovo Calcea.
How to visit Castelnuovo Calcea
The track will take you to Michele Chiarlo's Art Park "La Court", which you will access by passing in front of one of the many giant benches that are present in Monferrato.
This splendid art park surrounded by vineyards features a huge statue representing Mother Nature and four sites representing the four main elements of nature: water, air, earth and fire.
From here, with a small detour from the original route, you can reach the center of the municipality of Castelnuovo Calcea, the birthplace of the poet Angelo Brofferio.
Of great importance, in Castelnuovo, is certainly the ancient castle, now owned by the municipality.
This construction had a troubled life and today only the entrance portal, an ancient tower and some walls remain.
You have reached the halfway point of your tour.
From here, secondary roads immersed in characteristic agricultural landscapes will take you back to Nizza Monferrato, the city from which you started.
in Monferrato, in Campo ligure, to Lerma Castle, to Lavagnina's lakes, in Capanne's natural parc
This ebike tour east of Cremona allows you to discover the most beautiful castles in the area. A ring that leaves and ends in Cremona where you can rent your ebikes at the camping.
What to see along the Antica via Postumia
The route follows the ancient via Postumia equipped with a cycle path separated from the road.
A bicigrill awaits you in Malagnino for an energetic coffee immediately upon departure, and then you cycle on secondary asphalted or good dirt roads and on the banks of the Oglio river.
Along the way you can admire the castles of Cicognolo, San Lorenzo Picenardi, the Villa Sommi Picenardi
What to see in Isola Dovarese
It is certainly the most interesting town in the area, with cultural events at various times of the year:
- the party of Luartìs in June, the hop buds proposed in various recipes;
- the Palio delle contrade in September, historical re-enactment of the second half of the fifteenth century for the coming to Isola of the Mantuan court with a party in the public square for the marquises Ludovico Gonzaga and Barbara of Brandeburg;
- the Carnival of the Fifth Quarter in February to celebrate the poor parts of the pig in the traditional Po Valley cuisine. We mean the offal, the liver, the heart, the feet, the pork rinds, the tongue, the kidneys, etc., because nothing was thrown away or thrown away from the pig;
- to visit there are also Piazza Matteotti and its arcades, the prisons of the town hall, the church of San Nicolò containing the Ecce Homo by Bernardino Campi and the Annunciation or Madonna del Gatto by Altobello Melone, the iron bridge also called Ponte dei Martiri..
What to see in Dovarese Island
And ' definitely the country of most interest in the area, with cultural manifestations in various periods of the '
-the Luartìs party in June, the sprouts of the repurposed hops in various recipes ;
-the Palio delle contrade in September, historical resuming of the second half of the Quattrohundred for the coming to the Isle of Mantovana court with a public holiday for the marquee Ludovico Gonzaga and Barbara of Brandenburg ;
-the carnival of the Fifth Fourth in February to celebrate the poor parts of pork in traditional padana cuisine. They mean the offal, the liver, the heart, the feet, the cotics, the tongue, the kidneys, etc., because the pig is not thrown away and nothing is thrown away ;
-to be visited are also Piazza Matteotti and its porticoes, the prisons of the city palace, the church of San Nicolò containing the Ecce Homo of Bernardino Campi and the Annunciation or Madonna del Gatto of Altobello Melone, the iron bridge also called the Ponte dei Martiri.
The path along the Oglio
Continuing, the landscape of the plain will slowly give way to the bends of the Oglio river on whose banks part of the Oglio cycle path winds its way, awarded in 2019 as "the most beautiful cycle path in Italy" as part of the Italian Green Road Award.
They will meet the abandoned Villa Fraganeschi of Villarocca, the Castle of Ostiano, and on the way back the linen museum in Pescarolo.
The 84 km tour may seem demanding but, thanks to the push of the e-bikes, pedaling will be effortless, thanks also to the conformation of a mainly flat territory.
Based on your needs, we can enrich the tailor-made tour and contact the most suitable facilities by sending you a dedicated quote.
Pedaling slowly is the best way to enjoy the experience, with BikeSquare Cremona you can.
in Cremona, in Trescore Cremasco, in Busseno, to Santa Maria del Monte sanctuary in Caravaggio, to Pignano palace,
Partendo dal nostro punto di noleggio proponiamo una semplice pedalata che vi porterà alla scoperta dell'affascinante borgo di Bellagio.
Con circa 20 km e un dislivello di un centinaio di metri, potrete gustarvi degli angolini veramente suggestivi, scoprire le proposte dei negozi del centro e le meraviglie di alcuni dei parchi della zona.
Oliveto Lario, Lago di Como, Bellagio, Magreglio, Lezzeno
**Update on 22nd September 2020**
The following text and the linked "hikes" routes are part of the Gallo Nero Bike Day event on last 20th September 2020. Together with the organising body we decided to let the routes be available all year round, hoping that more and more people decide to cycle on our roads. If you want to visit wineries, restaurants and businesses who joined the event, please call in advance because special menus and prices and opening times may vary without notification.
The 8th edition of the Gallo Nero Granfondo race has been postponed to 2021. This year, bicycle enthusiasts will not take part in the usual Gallo Nero race on September 20th, rather they will have the opportunity to embark on a special ‘food and wine’ cycling tour for the day. Bike aficionados will be able to test their skills on either of the two Granfondo courses starting from any point of the itinerary. Whilst enjoying a ride through natural scenic beauty, they can stop along the way for a visit to the Chianti Classico cellars - many of which will be open for guided tours and tastings - or take a longer break in one of the several restaurants near the route, delighting in dishes specifically created for the occasion and dedicated to cyclists. Several Gallo Nero statues will mark the path and represent the focal point around which musical entertainment and other performances will take place.
Discover the various routes and points of interest on BikeSquare app:
Long (135 km)
Medium (83 km)
Short North (34 km)
Short South (28 km)
in Chianti, in Greve in Chianti, in Cavriglia, in Radda in Chianti, in Gaiole in Chianti, in Castellina in Chianti, Eroica, Tuscany in ebike
Si parte dal punto di noleggio BikeSquare di Gavi e attraverso la via centrale si raggiunge la S.P.176 e il paese di S. Cristoforo, situato su un' importante via di comunicazione che portava all'antica città di Libarna. Il borgo sorge intorno ad un torrione di avvistamento che serviva durante gli sbarchi dei Saraceni, insieme alle torri di Parodi, Albarola e Monte Colma. Dall'antico Borgo spicca la mole del Castello di origine medievale. Dal centro di S. Cristoforo si prende Strada del Rondanino che in seguito diventa Strada Parodine in direzione Capriata D'orba, fino alla S.P.178. La strada è molto panoramica, tutta sul crinale in mezzo ai vigneti di Cortese e Dolcetto. Dopo qualche centinaio di metri di Provinciale si gira a sinistra nella S.P. 177, in direzione S. Cristoforo. Al bivio per la Fraz. Passaronda (o Castelletto) si svolta a destra. Si scende lungo la strada in lieve pendenza fino a raggiungere la caratteristica frazione di Passaronda. Arrivati al bivio, prima di svoltare in direzione di S. Cristoforo e rientrare a Gavi dallo stesso percorso di andata, si può svoltare a destra per recarsi a visitare Villa Carolina Golf Club.
in Monferrato, in Campo ligure, to Lerma Castle, to Lavagnina's lakes, in Capanne's natural parc
It starts by ebike from the MOU Contadini Birrai rental point in Genazzano, near the Colonna Castle, and crossing the historic center, rich in history and culture, you will reach the country road which, surrounded by greenery and cultivated meadows, will take you to the Paliano-Fiuggi cycle path. You will start along the cycle path from the former Paliano train station, you will follow a path completely immersed in nature that offers landscapes that very few could expect to see. From the former railway station you begin to climb for a total of about 3 km at 6% until you reach the village of Piglio. The village of Piglio develops on a ridge on the slopes of Monte Scalambra and has a majestic view of the valley below. The territory of Piglio, of volcanic origin, has an ancient tradition of Cesanese del Piglio viticulture.
After passing the second former railway station that you meet on the cycle path, that of Piglio, after about 2 km you reach the Big Bench n. 154, the first giant bench in central Italy, with a wine color in honor of Cesanese.
This circular route will end by returning to Genazzano, where you can taste the craft beers of MOU Contadini Birrai, while on Sunday you can also visit the Colonna Castle or the Ninfeo del Bramante.
Guided evening tour with artisanal gelato tasting at Rome's finest gelaterias (Giolitti, Fassi, Fatamorgana, La Fonte delle Salute, etc.). The route traverses Rome's city center, following the Aventino's cycle path, passing by the Circus Maximus, and reaching the Colosseum. From there, the journey continues along Via dei Fori Imperiali, arriving at the Capitoline Hill while admiring the Roman Forums. Starting from Piazza Venezia, you ascend towards the Quirinal Palace, then passing by the Trevi Fountain, Via del Tritone, and ascending to Villa Borghese and the Pincio Terrace. From the Pincio's terrace, the entire panorama of Rome and its magnificent skyline can be admired.
Subsequently, descending, you reach Piazza del Popolo, and among Via del Corso's alleys, you arrive at the renowned gelateria Giolitti (alternatively, with different routes, Fassi, Fatamorgana, La Gourmandise). After savoring this delicacy, amidst picturesque streets and various shops, you visit Piazza Navona and Campo dei Fiori. Crossing the Tiber River, you arrive at Trastevere and its charming neighborhood. Once the journey through alleys and characteristic taverns is concluded, you return to the Aventino.
a Empoli, in Val d'Arno
The route takes you through the Monferrato's vineyards in an unforgettable day by ebike.
Ricaldone
Population 650, the church of the Saints Simon and Jude the Apostle is worth a visit. You can find an observation platform to enjoy the surrounding vineyards. The grave of Luigi Tenco is buried in the cemetery of Ricaldone, he was a famous singer and songwriter who died in the night of 26th January 1967, during the Sanremo Music Festival. A Museum and Documentation centre in Ricaldone is dedicated to Luigi Tengo. The economy of the village is mostly based on wine and vineyards.
Maranzana
At the border of the village there is a park called "Bosco delle Sorti" (Wood of Fates), where you can find trails, paths and routes with signs. All of them are suitable for walking, cycling and horse-riding. The heart of the village, on the top of a spectacular hill, is dominated by the Castle, built in 1300 A.D. and well preserved, likewise the towers and the walls. In the village you can find the house-museum of Giacomo Bove, an important Italian explorer who lived since 1852 to 1887.
in Monferrato, in Campo ligure, to Lerma Castle, to Lavagnina's lakes, in Capanne's natural parc
A tour of the hill of Turin, observing the city from above, surrounded by greenery and, in the warmer seasons, in the cool hilly ... until you reach the Parco della Rimembranza, where you can relax and enjoy the pleasures of nature, far from stress and noises.
Starting from Porta Nuova Station the tour will take place in the first part of the city, and then continue along the hilly stretch towards the Maddalena park.
After the bridge Umberto I where you can admire the Po you arrive in C.so Fiume, continue right towards the Colle della Maddalena. The view is not very visible, we notice villas and lots of greenery. Arrived in the hills, at the junction, at the entrance to the Parco della Rimembranza, turn left.
During the warm seasons, the park is full of vegetation that makes the atmosphere beautiful and fresh but does not allow a perfect view of the landscape. Once you reach the Colle della Maddalena you can enter the park and from there you can admire, beautiful weather permitting, all of Turin with the mountains and the Basilica of Superga.
Going back also from Viale Seneca you can admire the villas and the panorama of Turin.
in Turin
A ring loop between the beauties of a nature that passes from the 'still be wild all 'being almost drawn.
The path alternates between off-road traits (about 3/4 of the route) and traits on tarmac.
You can pedal down by costing the beach. Do you know that the Lake of Bolsena is one of the few seaside Italian lakes? for this you can also decide to park your ebikes and dive into the 'fresh water to have fun even more.
The route crosses the boroughs of Capodimonte and Marta as well as the beautiful one of Bolsena with its belvedere on the lake and its Castle.
Pedalando clockwise can enjoy a breathtaking scenario by climbing on the Via Francigena. Dall'more you can discover the wonder of the caldera of an ancient lake of volcanic origin, discover its islands like the Martana and the Bisentina.
L 'isle Bisentina is generally visited in summer until early autumn and is characterized by 7 churches that arise along its perimeter.
You can't miss a stop in Bolsena where-to satisfy l 'appetite that vien pedalling-you can stop to eat the Coregone, the typical fish in the area.
The photo used for this route is by Helena, and she was saved by Flickr as a photo with the allowed commercial use rights.
in Bolsena, at Bolsena Lake, in Gradoli, in San Lorenzo Nuovo, in Capodimonte, in Grotte di Castro, in Marta, in Montefiascone, in San Lorenzo Nuovo, in Valentano, in Orvieto, in Civita di Bagnoregio
Sport, turismo, natura, passione per la promozione ecosostenibile del territorio, in un percorso in mountain bike che unisce, nell’amore per la Sardegna, le zone interne con quelle costiere. Si parte dal paesino Capitale della Barbagia Belvì, passando per i territori Mandrolisai, Sarcidano, Marmilla, Trexenta, Gerrei, Sarrabus, Campidano e Poetto prima del rientro e arrivo a Belvì.
In sella alle e-bike noleggiate dalla Nostra associazione o alle proprie mountain bike su tre distanze da 100, 200 e 300 chilometri, che i partecipanti potranno percorrere in modo agonistico oppure turistico.
La formula è sempre quella che tra avventura e sport, montagna e mare, ha sancito il successo nelle quattro edizioni precedenti: il percorso scelto non sarà segnalato e si dovrà scoprire inoltrandosi tra strade sterrate, mulattiere, sentieri, boschi di castagno, pascoli, leccete e praterie in quota, esclusivamente seguendo la traccia GPS che l'organizzazione consegnerà alla partenza oppure qualche giorno prima per potersi pianificare l'avventura.
L'idea è sempre stata quella di un percorso che dalla montagna andasse a collegarsi con il mare. Il messaggio, sia in chiave sportiva che turistica e naturalistica è quello di valorizzare e far scoprire ai partecipanti tutte le zone della nostra isola in modo sostenibile. La scelta di Cagliari non è stata casuale. Questo ponte sportivo tra centro Sardegna e mare rappresenta un tassello importante delle iniziative a carattere sportivo sia in campo professionistico che dilettantistico ed amatoriale.
The 2023-2024 school year was characterized by an extraordinary initiative which saw the students of class 4G of the Liceo Scientifico “A. Volta” of Caltanissetta, accompanied by professor Ivo Cigna, engaged in a one-of-a-kind cycle tour.
Thanks to the collaboration with Legambiente and its Ciclofficina, which supplied the E-bikes, the students had the opportunity to explore some important testimonies of the mining period that affected Caltanissetta between the beginning of the 19th century and the 1970s 900: places rich in history and culture.
This project not only allowed the children to discover an important industrial and natural heritage of Sicily, but also promoted the use of sustainable mobility and environmental education. The carefully planned itinerary included guided tours and educational activities, offering students an immersive and educational experience.
“Responsibility is caring for another being when it is recognized as a duty, becoming «apprehension» in the event that the vulnerability of that being is threatened.” -Hans Jonas
Caltanissetta, Enna, Sicilia centrale
We propose a beautiful route aimed to discover all the landmarks of Barcelona’s art, with special attention on the world famous Catalan Modernism. The tour is designed to be an “art lesson” on wheels.
We start in front of Port Vell, the double face of Barcelona, old and romantic on one side, new and shiny on the other. The ride will go through the beautiful green lung of Barcelona, the Ciutadella Park, and from there to Gaudí’s grand masterpiece, the Temple of Sagrada Família. After that, thanks to the powerful ebike, it will be as easy as pie to climb up to Park Güell, an unforgettable spot that lies on top of the city, and a perfect place for a nice rest to refresh and admire the genius of Gaudí’s decorative talent. As Extra for this tour, we can purchase the tickets for the Monumental Area of the Park.
Following, we will glide downhill through the charming Gràcia neighborhood and we’ll discover the magnificent façades that ornate the elegant Passeig de Gràcia one by one. We will then quickly slide down Las Ramblas to conclude our tour in Plaça Reial, the city center’s beating heart with its bustling terraced cafes and restaurants.
PARK GUELL: the visit to the Monumental Area of Park Güell (Gaudí Park) must be purchased separately (10euros/p). Book with us your entrance ticket.
in Barcellona, in Barcelona
A panoramic itinerary, to the discovery of the history and natural environments of the Valli Borbera and Grue, characterized by evocative landscapes and a rich enogastronomical offering that suffers from the history of these valleys, the crossroads of trades along the ancient routes of the salt addossated on the ridge of the mountain slopes, from the 'entroterra ligure to the Padana plain, already beginning in the 6th. a. C. In the premises you will find on your path you could not help but tasting the Timorasso doc a white produced by the white-berry grape vines cultivated only in these valleys thanks to the particularity of the terrain and its sunny climate. L 'itinerary part from the bike rental point Bike Square site in Cabella Ligure. From here they go through the inhabited of Albera Ligure and Cantalupo Ligure. Arriving in a fraction Pertuso takes you on secondary roads to the fractions of Zebedassi and Vigoponzo, a natural balcony to the Borbera Valley where you can enjoy the pristine panorama of the mountain ridges covered with beech woods, roasts and chestnuts. Arriving at the top of the ridge is worth diverting from the path to visit the borgo of Dernice, dominated by the remains of a Castle or the saracen tower arched on an arenary rock sperlet. This place is now well known for the production and trade of Montebore cheese, ever since the XII sec. Appreciated on the noble tables of Genoa and Milan, today presidium Slow food for its history and for the particularity of being made with raw milk vaccine and ovine that confer a unique flavour to this product. Visited Dernice descends to Garbagna, one of the most beautiful boroughs d 'Italy, passing first for l 'omonima fraction of Montebore where you can admire a unique panorama dominated by green pastures. In Garbagna you can visit the historical centre dating back to before the 'o thousand years, with its ancient churches, l 'oratorio and the remains of the 'imposing castle. From Garbagna you return by taking S.P. 120, passing through Molo di Borbera to Borbera Borghetto, where you can visit the characteristic historical centre. From here you return to Cantalupo l., Albera and Cabella, passing through S.P. 140 where you can admire, for a stretch of approx. 6 km, a suggestive canyon, distinguished by a very bitter nature dominated by spectacular rock formations, unfortunately also known for sad episodes related to World War II.
in Val Borbera, in Arquata Scrivia, in Gavi, to Borghetto Borbera
A thorough e-bike tour focused on the greatest and most frequented lake of the Castelli Romani: the lake of Albano. Strarting from our e-bike rental point in Frascati you will reach the lake step by step passing through Rocca di Papa, Nemi( famous for the strawberry festival at the end of Spring time) and Genzano. Finally you will reach Ariccia and its "fraschette" where you can have a pleasant meal. You will reach the lake from the little town of Castel Gandolfo by a panoramic street. The lakefront is full of restaurants , pubs and bar and every kind of activity( kayak rental).
The most suggestive e-bike itinerary of the Castelli Romani park. The route passes through the joyful Frascati, the volcanic lakes in Nemi and Castel Gandolfo, crossing Lanuvio, Genzano, Ariccia and finally Marino and Frascati. The itinerary has an easy practicability and during the trip you will enjoy fantastic panoramas. Each town has its own peculiarity: Rocca di Papa with its fortress, Nemi with its lake and its misterious town, Lanuvio is full of history with its walls and its temples, Ariccia is famous thanks to its "fraschette", Genzano has fantastic boulevards, Albano with its joyful main avenue. Finally you can taste the characteristic wine of Marino and Frascati in the most famous villas of Grottaferrata and Frascati.
Ebike tour across the hills of the Monferrato astride Rocchetta Tanaro’s Natural Park.
Beautiful landscapes will frame this tour through woods and vineyards.
How to visit Belveglio
Our tour starts from Ortondo’s B&B in Cortiglione.
After a short ride on the crest of the hills surrounding the town, you will arrive at “Bricco di Belveglio”, a place wherer it is possible to have a 360 degrees view of the surrounding landscape.
Belveglio is a town of 336 inhabitants in the province of Asti. In the Middle Ages the town was known with the name of Malamorte. It is likely that the toponym derives from the continuous struggles that raged in the territory, such as to consider them lands of bad death. The first lord of Malamorte was Raimondo Turco (1003 - 1092), coming from a noble family of Asti.
The Aleramic marquises of Incisa became masters of the locality after the descent of Federico Barbarossa in 1155, who defeated and set fire to the city of Asti, but after the peace of Costanza (1183) they were forced to return it to the Municipality of Asti. Following the civil wars in Asti between the Solaro and Guttuari Malamorte factions, many destructions followed one another, up to the passage of the city of Asti under the domination of Luchino Visconti.
In 1387, the village appears in Valentina Visconti's dowry for her marriage to Luigi di Valois and probably in this period the locality changed its name to Belvedere (Bellumviderium Astensium).
In 1806, Napoleon Bonaparte included the village in the Department of Marengo and in this period the name changed (the last one) from Belvedere to Belveglio.
The route winds through the streets of the center of the village until it leaves the main road to start a long secondary road immersed in the surrounding woods.
Rocchetta Tanaro and its Natural Park
The track will lead you to the borders of the Rocchetta Tanaro’s Natural Park.
Pay attention to the descent on the gravel road that will allow you to enter the park and enjoy, in summer, some shade and coolness.
Leaving the main dirt road you will find yourself near the town of Cerro Tanaro, from where a long cycle path will start on the banks of the Tanaro river.
At the end of the track, a small tunnel will take you past the railway to reach (this time on asphalt) the town of Rocchetta Tanaro.
In the open countryside, once on the banks of the Tanaro, stands the small church of Santa Maria de Flexio with a Romanesque apse.
In the Sant'Emiliano region stands the homonymous church, formerly a dependency of the Abbey of Azzano which extended its jurisdiction over farmhouses and lands in the Rocchetta area bordering "Roca".
In the concentric, the Salone Santa Caterina, once the Church of the Confraternity of the ss. Annunziata or dei "Battuti", it preserves a chiselled fresco under study by the Superintendency of Artistic Heritage, Romanesque columns and corbels.
The parish church built in 1700 on a pre-existing medieval chapel dedicated to Saint Stephen, has a Romanesque bell tower dated 1474. It preserves a marble stoup with the engraved "Comunitas Rocheta 1476", a painting attributed to the Caccia school, a painting by Michelangelo Pittatore, an ivory crucifix by 1700 of Provençal school.
Also worth seeing is the Rocchetta Tanaro Natural Park, where the presence of “Il Frutteto della Memoria” and the "large beech" (called "Faggio Emilio") of the Val du Gè (Valle del Gelo), an ultra-centuries-old specimen over 25 meters and with a diameter of the crown of around 20 meters that grows to the minimum altitude for Piedmont (130 meters above sea level), and represents a reminder of the beech woods spread throughout the area at the end of the last glacial period, and the Integral Nature Reserve " Il Verneto ", WWF oasis.
In Rocchetta there are also two museums: the “Tanaro and Contadinerie Museum”, with the reconstruction of some typically Rocchettese peasant life environments, and the Museum of wine labels, an ideal journey through the Italian regions which, through its graphics, invites visitors to discover the best national wines;
Also worthy of note is the Castle of the Marquises Incisa della Rocchetta, where for centuries the wines of the Marquises Incisa della Rocchetta were produced in the cellars, transferred since 1994 to "La Corte Chiusa" (an ancient family property).
A cylindrical tower and parts of the building remain of the ancient medieval castle. The castle is now privately owned (not open to visitors).
Continuing along the track, you will arrive to take the road towards the Mogliotti’s Road to rejoin the track of the starting point again.
in Monferrato, in Campo ligure, to Lerma Castle, to Lavagnina's lakes, in Capanne's natural parc
Any outdoor activities idea? This tour is the most tasty bike tour of the area: it runs along the streets of the Risorgimento and leads you to discover the typical products, the excellent food and the incredible landscapes of the Terre del Custoza. You can immerse yourself in this genuine climate by letting yourself be carried away by the scents and colors of these lands and our wines, starting with the most famous of the Custoza DOC area but also of the Bardolino red wine. It is possible to make wine tastings accompanied by typical local products.
at Lake Garda, in Manerba del Garda, in Salò, in Moniga del Garda, in San Felice del Benaco, in Desenzano del Garda, in Padenghe, in Peschiera del Garda, in Valeggio sul Mincio, on the Cycleway of Mincio,
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