Tipi Percorsi
This itinerary offers a wonderful cross-section of the Piedmont territory, winding through UNESCO vineyards of Langhe-Roero, typical Roero orchards, and historic villages.
Corneliano D'Alba
The starting point with e-bikes for this loop tour is Corneliano D'Alba, one of the heart villages of Roero. For those who wish, it's possible to have an excellent breakfast or snack before departure, which will provide the right energy for the ride. The tour begins with a visit to the town - Corneliano D'Alba preserves in its historic center a medieval decagonal tower from the 13th century, 22 meters tall, testimony to the medieval past of the city and what remains of the ancient castle. For lovers of Baroque architecture, a stop at the Church of SS Gallo and Nicolò is recommended, a Baroque building with an imposing facade that preserves valuable frescoes and decorations inside; the main altar in polychrome marble is particularly valuable. Corneliano D'Alba, located in the heart of Roero, is renowned for wine production, especially Roero Arneis DOCG and Roero DOCG. During summer, the village comes alive for the peach harvest; this fruit in Corneliano d'Alba is particularly prized and juicy. After visiting the town, we depart by bike toward Vezza D'Alba.
Vezza D'Alba
Leaving the town of Corneliano D'Alba, guided by the self-guided route, the ride continues on paved secondary roads that run through vineyards, with gentle ups and downs typical of the Roero territory. During this first part of the journey, you can admire splendid views of the surrounding hills, dotted with farmhouses and small villages. On the e-bike, we reach Vezza d'Alba, whose name origin is quite curious - according to many scholars, the name (once "Vicia") derives from a particular herbaceous plant (vicia sativa) that was once cultivated in the area as fodder for animals. Today, fodder cultivation is practically non-existent, replaced by vineyard cultivation, with Arneis and Nebbiolo vines finding excellent flavor expression in this sandy soil. Not only vines, but also peaches and Madernassa pears are typical products of this area. For geology and natural history lovers, a visit to the Roero Natural History Museum is highly recommended. It is the most important museum of its kind in the area; today the museum houses two different rooms, one geological and the other naturalistic.
Priocca
Leaving Vezza D'Alba behind, the bike takes us toward Priocca passing through Castellinaldo D'Alba. The landscape in this stretch is characterized by alternating woods and vineyards; we are in the wild part of Roero. Looking up at the horizon, steep Rocche (rock formations) stand out - sand walls, sometimes covered with spontaneous vegetation, sometimes "bare." In this stretch, they show all their grandeur. With e-bikes, the steeper climbs are not a problem; the assisted pedaling allows you to climb without too much effort. Once at the top, the panorama over the Tanaro valley and the Langhe gives the right satisfaction to continue toward Priocca. We are about halfway through the route. During the warm season, Priocca is an excellent stopping point for a picnic; upon reservation, it's possible to pick it up directly at the start of the e-bike tour. After lunch at a trattoria or picnic in the shade of a majestic tree, a visit to the town of Priocca is recommended. On foot or by bike, a visit to the Parish Church of St. Stephen is recommended - once a castle chapel, it preserves an imposing bell tower 40 meters tall and completed in 1923. Not just art and culture, but also food and wine; a stop at the numerous local wineries is recommended to experience a true wine tasting of Roero wines.
Return, Magliano Alfieri
The ride on the return road toward Corneliano d'Alba continues on secondary roads with low traffic. This e-bike route crosses more wooded areas and some rural hamlets, offering a different perspective of the territory. Along the bike path, you reach the village of Magliano Alfieri; the woods give way to vineyards and hazelnut groves that characterize the landscape of this stretch. Upon arrival in the village, attention is captured by the imposing Magliano Alfieri castle, which houses the Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions and the curious Museum of Plaster Ceilings. With e-bikes, the climb to the castle won't be too demanding, and the view from the castle's belvedere over the Langhe will be wonderful. Leaving Magliano Alfieri behind, the route comes to an end with the return to the starting point in Corneliano d'Alba.
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
Nel tour che da Riccione porta a Rimini, si parte dalla pista ciclabile del parco avventura di Riccione per arrivare sul lungomare, dove una pista ciclabile collega le due città lungo i caratteristisci lidi della costa romagnola. Arrivando a Rimini si procede in direzione dell’arco di Augusto, sempre percorrendo la nuova pista ciclabile che collega il mare al centro città, si attraversa poi il nuovo centro storico con il rinnovato teatro Galli e il cinema Fulgor, icona dell’arte felliniana in Italia e nel mondo. Il tour termina nella splendida cornice del borgo di San Giuliano, dove attraversando il ponte di Tiberio si entra poi nel parco XXV aprile dove è posto il parco avventura di Rimini.
in San Marino, around San Marino
An easy route, do not be scared by its 76 km!
The tour mainly develops on secondary roads paved, about 10km are on white roads.
You can ride in the middle of nature and go through pleasant city centers of the Cremas.
The gem of this ride?
Reach the places where the film of Guadagnino 'Call me with your name' was filmed.
It will be like riding a movie set ... and what a movie, an Oscar movie!
It starts from Trescore Cremasco where you can rent electric bikes from the Fratelli Bossi rental point.
The route takes you towards Casaletto Vaprio to continue north and allows you to see, before reaching Capralba, the area of the Quarantine fountain (fontanile di Quarantina).
Continuing to ride on the roads that cross the countryside you will reach Sergnano and then Ricengo. From here you can take a short detour to reach the Lake of Reflections, another unforgettable location of the film of Guadagnino.
Continuing to ride on the roads that cross the countryside you will reach Sergnano and then Ricengo (Lago dei Riflessi). From here you can take a short detour to reach the Lake of Reflections, another unforgettable location of the film of Guadagnino.
Continue south to get to Crema. The gardens of Crema, the historic center, Piazza Duomo: all places where the director's eye has stopped. Pedaling you can arrive in Piazza San Giovanni XXIII to get out of the town along via Macallè. You are about to reach Moscazzano and in particular, the Villa Albergoni where the scenes were shot in the summer house of the protagonist of 'Call me with your name'. While you are here, you can not go any further to admire the Madonna dei Prati Sanctuary.
You are ready to go back along the same road and then turn left towards San Carlo.
Here you continue on the cycle path of the Gronda Nord up to the industrial area of Cremosano and to the santella along the Vaccheli canal you can turn left to continue until Nosadello. After cycling on the long and beautiful track on the dirt road, turn right towards Pandino. In Pandino, in the center of the village, it will be possible to visit the Castle. It dates back to the fourteenth century and was a hunting lodge of the Bernabò family. If you can not visit it, do not miss a souvenir photo in front of the Vittorio Emanuele III monument.
The return road continues among old farmhouses and country villages: pedaling in peace it will be easy to imagine the life of these places even just 50 years ago. You will meet the Cascine Gandini (Casine Gandine in the dialect of Cremasco): it is a fraction of the municipality of Palazzo Pignano. Cascine Gandini is a small agricultural village of ancient origin, belonging to the Cremasco territory and is 1.54 kilometers from the capital city.
Passing from Torlino Vimenrcati you will go along the last stretch of white road immersed in the Cremasca plains passing next to a Cascina and to a Dairy very known in the Territory (Erdi Carioni) with attached products store.
Finally you reach Santo Stefano to return to Trescore Cremasco.
a Crema, in Lombardia, a Treviglio, a Caravaggio
TOWARDS THE APENNINES: THE IMPERIAL VILLAS, FROM HADRIAN TO NERO.
with the eighth stage, the GTL shifts into lighter gears and pushes into a new environment, never touched before: the mountains. The Lazio region is an Apennine mountain, rough, genuine, which despite not reaching the altitudes of the Alps knows how to offer the cyclist panoramic roads of incredible beauty. From Zagarolo we head north for this stage of approach to the Tiburtini Mountains, only 39 km for a slightly uphill altimetric trend: our destination is in fact Tivoli, but to get there we have to pass a couple of valleys, cross the beautiful villages of Gallicano, Casape and San Gregorio di Sassola, along winding and swinging roads sheltered by the shade of the woods. After crossing the A24 motorway, the last kilometers before Tivoli are gradually ascending through the vineyards. Once we reach our destination, a number of archaeological and tourist sites of world importance leave us spoiled for choice: if the most famous of the attractions remains Hadrian's Villa, the private residence of the Roman emperor of the same name, Villa d'Este and Villa Gregoriana and their fountains offer an incomparable spectacle. The Aniene also passes through Tivoli, which after being born in the Simbruini mountains crosses this city immediately before throwing itself headlong into the scenic waterfalls, and then calming down and flowing into the Tiber in Rome
a Empoli, in Val d'Arno
An articulated tour that showcases all of the repertoire, of the typologies of cycling paths of the Bay of the Sun. From Aurelia they earn a hundred metres of quota going back to the church of Holy Cross ; they follow four km of the way Iulia Augusta goes. At the crossroads from the leading abbey, Saint Martin is beginning to follow, in strong ascent, the guinea pig "two red boils". A dirt goes up with some delightfully panoramic returns on the plains of Albenga. A few tens of meters along the ridge, and on the left appear the "S-toppled S" scorer that reports on the south side. It begins the "trail of the wave", perhaps the most iconic trace of the area : an incredible panoramic sea view, excavated on the steps of the quarzite of the falsehoods that loom above the port of Alassio. Technical difficulties and a few trialistic passages are compensated by the feeling of floating free between heaven and sea. It relaxes us a little bit, circumventing the Bignone and Pisciavino mountains, and preparing for "The Jungle." Exposed to the north, on the opposite side of the watershed, the ring swirl for softer and booby-sided slopes : a surprising change of scenery. To go back to the valley you can use one of the ridge's multiters. It is located the communal street for the Palazzotto, passes this large abandoned building and, a few metres later, in front of a villa with a curious garitta, begins the descent on selels, with the marked "two red losanges". The first trait does not incite fear, then takes a breath for a few metres on the "red boil" path and the mulattage begins to plunge with a slope no bad. At the end-ruzzled we find ourselves again in the city.
in Liguria, in Toirano, in Albenga, in Borghetto Santo Spirito, in Loano, in Finale ligure, to Monte Carmelo Sanctuary
SORATTE AND SURROUNDINGS
A challenging and fascinating stage, the first in the land of the Etruscans: from here to the end of the GTL, for its entire northern arc, we will cross necropolises, tuff walls and roads cut into the stone and woods, the legacy of a people still partly mysterious and then merged into Roman civilization. From Stimigliano we cross two large "barriers", the Tiber first and then the Autostrada del Sole, to find ourselves in front of the only great giant that stands alone in the Agro Romano: Monte Soratte. With its unmistakable profiles, it is a limestone massif from which numerous hiking and mountain bike trails start, and has always stimulated the imagination of poets, writers and travelers, first of all Horace. To move around these hilly and often winding territories, the GTL 12 uses two European cycle paths, the Eurovelo 5 Romea Francigena and the Eurovelo 7 We continue along winding roads to Sant'Oreste, then Faleria, an ancient settlement of an ancient Lazio population, the Falisci, until we reach one of the pearls of Upper Lazio: Calcata, perched on a block of tuff in the middle of the Treja valley, is a village that seems to isolate itself from the rest of the world, once a refuge for hippie municipalities, today for craft shops. We continue descending into the woods of the Treja river valley, where there are also many paths and bridleways for fascinating detours such as the one to the Monte Gelato Waterfalls, a real locus amoenus used as a set for many films. From here we make a long bend to cross the Treja river to the north (there are no crossing passages except for very bumpy and impervious), and reach the two pretty villages of Nepi, a Borgia stronghold, and Civita Castellana, which gathers around its Fort San Gallo. Still through the countryside and woods, this time on the western bank of the Tiber, the last kilometers of the stage to Orte flow, also perched on a tuffaceous block and certainly worth a visit.
a Empoli, in Val d'Arno
Il percorso
Il percorso è un itinerario dedicato ai luoghi che ispirarono l'ambientazione delle opere di Beppe Fenoglio. Con un'e-bike in poco tempo si potrà facilmente pedalare tra le colline su strade secondarie e poco trafficate raggiungendo le tappe d'interesse culturale. Tutto il tempo guadagnato sarà occasione per scoprire angoli nascosti e nuovi panorami per poi immergersi nella lettura di un frammento delle opere fenogliane che hanno fatto la storia della letteratura italiana. Riscopri la vita contadina di Agostino tra le mura del tipico Pavaglione, o soffermati davanti le rocche dei sette fratelli ad udire sulle righe di Fenoglio, l'eco della resistenza vissuta dal Partigiano Johnny.
Questi sono solo alcuni degli assaggi di un'esperienza dedicata al centenario dalla nascita di Beppe Fenoglio.
COME FUNZIONA L'AUTOGUIDA
Segui l'itinerario lungo il tracciato e raggiungi le tappe contrassegnate dal tag verde. Facendo "tap" su di esse potrete accedere alla scheda dedicata al luogo fenogliano e assaporare, in autonomia o in compagnia, un breve testo ambientato in una delle opere di Fenoglio.
Ringraziamenti
Questo tour tematico nasce da un iniziativa sviluppata in collaborazione con il Progetto "Leggere Ovunque - Biblioteca Diffusa" e il "Centro Studi Beppe Fenoglio".
I diritti sono concessi gratuitamente dagli eredi Fenoglio e tutte le opere sono edite da Einaudi.
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
Guided tour of the Ancient Appian Way with tasting. You'll traverse the entire Park of the Ancient Appian Way. After passing through Porta San Sebastiano and walking along the Regina Viarum, you can admire the Catacombs of San Callisto, and within a few meters, you'll reach the tomb of Cecilia Metella, the Circus of Maxentius, and the tomb of Romulus. The Park of the Ancient Appian Way includes the Caffarella Valley and the Park of the Aqueducts.
Continuing the walk along the Ancient Appian Way, by turning left you'll reach the Park of the Aqueducts, where you can enjoy wine tasting with some local products. Following the path of the aqueducts, you proceed towards the Caffarella Park, admiring the Tomb of Annia Regilla, the Sacred Spring of Egeria, and its Sacred Grove. It doesn't even seem like you're just 1 kilometer away from the center of Rome. Everything remains untouched and authentic. Returning along the Via Latina, you arrive at the bike rental point.
a Empoli, in Val d'Arno
Il percorso ad anello prevede un'escursione in bicicletta, di circa 45 km, con le seguenti tappe conoscitive:
- Borgo Petilia - ultimato alla fine del 1940, e che comprendeva una chiesa, una scuola elementare, la delegazione podestarile, una caserma dei carabinieri, un ufficio postale, un abbeveratoio, una trattoria-rivendita e gli alloggi per gli artigiani;
- La Fiumara e l’Abbeveratoio - Costituita da due grandi vasche rettangolari in pietra, una con bordo più alto, per abbeverare gli animali, e l’altra più bassa, con i bordi realizzati con larghe lastre di pietra lavica, poste leggermente inclinate e scanalate a formare dei lavatoi;
- Santa Caterina Villarmosa - paese a forte economia agricola, che si distingue per la produzione di grano, olive e mandorle. Tipici fra i prodotti artigianali sono i lavori all'uncinetto e i ricami;
- Santuario, Filo e Portella delle Rocche;
- Masseria Montecanino.
Caltanissetta, Enna, Sicilia centrale
Cycling through the hills of the Barolo Langhe on an e-bike is an adventure that awakens all the senses, a journey through a landscape that is a true living masterpiece. Starting from Alba station, this route leads you into the heart of a unique territory, a UNESCO World Heritage site. As you gently advance, the famous Nebbiolo vineyards follow one another in a mosaic of greens and golds, offering breathtaking views at every turn. The fresh air, infused with the scents of ripe grapes and fertile soil, envelops you, awakening your senses and nourishing your spirit. Every village you encounter along the way tells stories of ancient wine traditions, passion and a territory lovingly shaped by humans over the centuries.
Roddi
Roddi welcomes you with its imposing medieval castle that dominates the surrounding landscape. Explore the "village of poetry", with verses scattered on the walls of houses, and visit the Museum of the University of Truffle Dogs to discover the secrets of searching for the precious tuber.
Verduno
Verduno, famous for its Pelaverga wine, invites you to taste this rare indigenous variety in local cellars. The viewpoint offers a spectacular view of the hills and the plain below, a panorama that remains etched in your memory.
La Morra
La Morra, known as the "balcony of the Langhe", treats you to one of the most breathtaking views in the region. From the viewpoint in Piazza Castello, you can admire a panorama that stretches from the Barolo hills to the Alps. Don't miss the church of San Martino, a Piedmontese Baroque gem.
Vergne
Vergne, a hamlet divided between Barolo, Novello, La Morra and Narzole, offers an authentic and tranquil atmosphere. It's the ideal place for a refreshing break, immersed in the quiet of the surrounding vineyards.
Novello
Novello surprises you with its neo-Gothic castle and panoramic terraces overlooking the surrounding hills. Taste Nascetta, an indigenous white wine, in the local Wine Shop.
Barolo
Barolo, the world capital of its namesake wine, awaits you with its majestic castle housing the WiMu, Wine Museum. Stroll through the historic centre and taste the "king of wines" in the numerous wine shops. The history of Barolo comes to life in every corner of this fascinating village.
Castiglione Falletto
Castiglione Falletto, with its imposing medieval castle, offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding vineyards. Its ancient walls tell centuries of wine history.
Grinzane Cavour
Grinzane Cavour welcomes you with its majestic castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Piedmont Regional Wine Shop and enjoy the view of the surrounding vineyards from the tower. The castle is a symbol of the region's oenological history.
Diano d'Alba
Diano d'Alba, perched on a hill, offers a 360-degree view of the Langhe. The "Belvedere di Diano" is an unmissable viewpoint, from which you can admire a sea of vineyards stretching to the horizon.
Alba
Alba, the starting and ending point of your tour, deserves in-depth exploration. Admire the medieval towers, visit the Cathedral of San Lorenzo and stroll along Via Vittorio Emanuele, known as "Via Maestra". Don't miss the new Truffle Museum, an immersive experience in the world of the precious tuber. If you're in town on a Saturday, the lively weekly market in the streets of the centre is the perfect opportunity to savour the local atmosphere and purchase typical products.
The Experience
This 56 km circular itinerary, known as "Barolo Rosso", is an adventure that requires good physical preparation, given its length and elevation gain. The use of e-bikes makes the route more accessible, but it remains an exciting challenge. The tour, supported by the BikeSquare app and marked by special road signs, offers you the freedom to explore at your own pace, stopping when and where you wish. Pedalling through some of the most evocative landscapes of the Langhe, a UNESCO World Heritage site, you'll immerse yourself completely in the natural beauty and cultural richness of this unique region. It's a journey that combines the pleasure of cycle tourism with the discovery of an extraordinary territory, where each pedal stroke is a tribute to the beauty of nature and human ingenuity that has shaped this unique landscape.
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
Cycling through the Langhe hills on an e-bike is like embarking on a journey through a landscape painted with shades of purple, the colour that evokes the region's fine wines. As you move silently among orderly vineyards and ancient villages, the fresh air, fragrant with ripe grapes, envelops you, awakening your senses and nourishing your soul. The gentle hum of pedal assistance blends harmoniously with the sounds of the countryside, allowing you to tackle each climb with determination. Every bend reveals a new breathtaking view, every village tells stories of a glorious past and a present dedicated to oenological excellence.
Barolo
Barolo, the first stage of your tour, welcomes you with its majestic castle, home to WiMu, one of the world's most prestigious wine museums. Stroll through the streets of the historic centre, immersing yourself in the atmosphere of what is considered the "king of wines".
Castiglione Falletto
Castiglione Falletto stands out for its imposing medieval castle, with a central tower visible from miles away. The village offers breathtaking views of the surrounding vineyards and the opportunity to taste some of the region's finest wines.
Serralunga d'Alba
Serralunga d'Alba will surprise you with its castle's slender lines, unique in the Langhe, reminiscent of French donjons. The ancient village, perched on the hill, deserves an in-depth visit.
Sinio
Sinio, a hidden gem, offers you a moment of tranquillity. Admire the parish church and enjoy the peace of this less touristy corner of the Langhe.
Albaretto della Torre
Albaretto della Torre, with its characteristic medieval tower, marks the entrance to the Alta Langa. From here, you can admire a panorama that stretches from the Barolo hills to the Alps.
From Albaretto to Pedaggera and Roddino
The road from Albaretto to Pedaggera and Roddino offers some of the most suggestive landscapes of the route. Pedal among hazelnut groves and the first high-altitude vineyards, enjoying the silence and unspoilt beauty of these highlands.
Roddino
Roddino, a border village between Lower and Upper Langa, is the ideal place for a refreshing break. Don't miss the chance to taste the local cheeses and the typical "Murazzano DOP", which is produced a short distance from here.
Monforte d'Alba
Monforte d'Alba welcomes you with its medieval charm. Climb up to the Horszowski auditorium, an architectural gem that hosts open-air summer concerts. The village square offers an unforgettable panoramic view.
Novello
Novello, the last stop on your journey, invites you to relax and reflect on your experience. Visit the Wine Shop for a final taste of Nascetta, a native white wine, before concluding your tour.
The Experience
This 52 km route, known as "Barolo Viola", is an adventure that requires good physical preparation, given its length and elevation gain. The itinerary, supported by the BikeSquare app and marked by special road signs, offers you the freedom to explore at your own pace. Starting and returning to Barolo, you'll traverse some of the most evocative landscapes of the Langhe, a UNESCO World Heritage site, fully immersing yourself in the region's rich food and wine culture. It's a journey that combines the pleasure of cycle tourism with the discovery of a unique territory, where each pedal stroke is a tribute to the beauty of nature and human ingenuity.
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 e-bike route through the prestigious vineyards of Monferrato will allow you to discover, without too much effort, the most beautiful villages and landscapes in the area.
It is a circular route that starts and ends from the prestigious Hotel La Villa di Casalotto and will allow you to admire the splendid landscapes of the Barbera, Moscato and Brachetto vineyards.
What to see in Fontanile
Starting from the renowned structure "La Villa", you will immediately face a steep descent and a subsequent climb that will allow you to reach the village of Fontanile, a town famous for its wines, the Murales, but above all for its mammoth Church of San Giovanni Battista , whose dome, designed by the architect engineer Francesco Gualandi, stands out in the center of the village dominating the surrounding landscape.
Do not miss a visit to this characteristic monument whose dome is the highest in the province of Asti!
From here you can continue in the direction of Mombaruzzo enjoying a break at the Giant Bench of Fontanile, located in a splendid panoramic position.
Alice Bel Colle and its Belvedere
After the Big Bench the descent continues until you reach Mombaruzzo Station.
From here, the track will continue in the direction of Castelletto Molina.
A long but slightly uphill panoramic road will allow you to reach the splendid village of Alice Bel Colle, one of the highest municipalities in the province of Asti with its 420 meters above sea level.
Alice Bel Colle is a town of less than 800 inhabitants, mostly perched on top of a hill. Going up the steps in Piazza Guacchione it is possible to reach a panoramic viewpoint with a 360° view of the Monferrato hills: an incredible view, from Turin to Milan, from the Alps to the Ligurian Apennines. Indescribable in words.
After the obligatory stop at the viewpoint, it will be possible to continue the ride until you reach the town of Ricaldone.
What to see in Ricaldone
Once in Ricaldone it is impossible not to stop again on the belvedere at the entrance to the town to enjoy a breathtaking view of the surrounding vineyards.
For music lovers, a visit to the museum dedicated to the singer Luigi Tenco is not to be missed: located in the building of the former Municipal Kindergarten, the museum is called the "Luigi Tenco Permanent Documentation Center" and is dedicated to the singer-songwriter and his compositions and songs as well as to his life.
The singer is buried in the cemetery, who died tragically in the night between 26 and 27 January 1967 during the Sanremo Festival.
Continuing the Tour you will arrive at the village of Maranzana.
Maranzana and the way back
Once in Maranzana, you cannot fail to notice a dense group of "babaci".
The latter, called in local jargon, are nothing more than fabric puppets made by the local inhabitants to repopulate the streets of the village which were emptying.
Thanks to this recent discovery, Maranzana receives many visits from national and international tourists every year.
It is also possible to organize a tasting at the local Cantina Sociale La Maranzana, to taste the typical products of the area.
Continuing along the track, you will cross the ancient village arriving in its main square.
After crossing the village, a long descent into the "Bosco delle Sorti" will allow you to reach the road at the bottom of the valley.
After a few hairpin bends uphill, a breathtaking landscape opens up: we are at the exact meeting point between the Monferrato hills and the Alessandria plain.
The landscape becomes gentler and the vineyards expand as far as the eye can see.
An (optional) detour starts from here to reach the AC Ranch, a splendid riding school that will offer you the possibility of adding a romantic horse ride to your e-bike tour.
We are located in the middle of the prestigious vineyards of Pico Maccario, easily recognizable by the colored pencils used as "head" poles for the rows.
From here, with a few pedal strokes, you can easily reach the Tere Ruse restaurant, which will delight you with excellent local delicacies.
Continuing the track we will cross the town of Mombaruzzo, a town famous for amaretti, typical local sweets.
Leaving the village, in the direction of Casalotto, a splendid swing on Monferrato will give you the opportunity to take some magical photos.
Once in the vicinity of Casalotto, before concluding the tour, we recommend a visit or tasting at the prestigious Berta Distilleries.
in Monferrato, in Campo ligure, to Lerma Castle, to Lavagnina's lakes, in Capanne's natural parc
Circular cycling tour of a certain difficulty. The route starts from the charming city of Frascati with its splendid sixteenth-century villas, its gardens and its branches. After crossing the historic center you begin to climb towards Mount Tusculum and along dirt roads and ancient paving stones you arrive in the Archaeological Park of ancient Tusculum. After admiring the splendid panorama, proceed towards Rocca Priora, a charming town of castles. Continuing along the woods and crossing narrow paths, you arrive at the famous Pratoni del Vivaro with its pristine beauty. Then you go down a myriad of paths to Nemi. Perhaps the most picturesque village of the castles where, after walking through the historic center and its splendid terraces, you begin to descend along a stretch of Via Francigena. From here begins the most difficult stretch for expert bikers. We go up to Castel Gandolfo, the Pope's summer residence, along the coast of Lake Albano with its breathtaking views. Afterwards we arrive in the city of Marino with its alleys. The tour ends passing through Grottaferrata with its Abbey of San Nilo to arrive in Frascati
Alive an 'Experience between past, present and future. Latronic ceramics, groves and riddles along a path in e-bike.
Si parte dal punto di noleggio Bike Square di Mongiardino e si seguono le indicazioni per Roccaforte e Grondona. Il percorso è interamente su strada asfaltata di basso traffico. Raggiunto il punto panoramico di Roccaforte e S. Martino si inizia una lunga discesa fino al caratteristico borgo di Grondona, attraverso un territorio verdeggiante e profumato ricco di numerose essenze arboree. Il borgo ricorda quelli medievali dell'entroterra Genovese, con edifici costruiti in pietra locale.Tra le numerose atrattive storiche vi sono la Chiesa dell'Annunziata e la Chiesa di S. Maria dell'Assunta, entrambe romaniche, la torre cinquecentesca superstite del Castello Doria e l'antico ponte in pietra.Ci si può fermare per assaporare i prodotti tipici locali della valle Spinti tra cui spicca l'aromatico miele.
Trascorsa una rinfrescante pausa nella quiete e nel verde si ritorna a Sisola per la riconsegna delle ebike.
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in Val Borbera, in Arquata Scrivia, in Gavi, to Borghetto Borbera
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
La Selva del Lamone si trova tra il Lazio e la Toscana e si estende tra i comuni di Ischia, Farnese e Pitigliano.
E' uno dei boschi più selvaggi della regione e si estende su un'antichissima colata lavica, si presume la stessa dell'esplosione che ha dato origine al lago di Bolsena e protegge al suo interno numerose specie di flora e di fauna.
La Riserva fa arte del SIC (Sito di Importanza Comunitaria) e del ZPS (Zona di Protezione Speciale).
Attraversando il bosco si possono ammirare pregiate testimonianze storiche e archeologiche, oltre alle bellissime cascate naturali: quella del Salabrone e quella del Pelicotonno.
Pedalando si attraversa anche Farnese dove è possibile pedalare nel borgo di Pinocchio dove sono state giratae delle scene del film di Comencini.
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
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
Embraced by a combination of history and nature, within the Appia Antica Park
Partendo dal punto di noleggio ebike di Mongiardino Ligure,si segue la stradina "via Crêuza" che ripercorre l' antica VIA DELLA SALATA. Il nome dice tutto.Era una delle strade dove le carovane di muli carichi di sale, erano diretti verso la Lombardia e il Piemonte.Arrivati alla frazione di Costa Salata ,si prosegue atrraverso uno stretto bivio che sale a sinistra, segnallato da una freccia di legno. Qui si abbandona lo sterrato,e la stradina sale tranquillamente, vi sono piccoli tratti in cui il terreno e' sconnesso ed e' raccomandabile ,scendere e spingere per il breve tratto l' e-bike,in alcuni punti vi sono delle pozzanghere.La stradina si immerge in un bosco di castagni.A un certo punto si incontra un grande prato verde ,girando a sinistra si entra in quel che rimane del paese e della piccola chiesetta dedicata a San Pasquale.
Ritornati nella strada principale si prosegue verso Borassi ,Frazione di Roccaforte Ligure . Il percorso prosegue verso Montemanno, e qui si gode di una bellissima vista sulla Val Sisola e sui vigneti di Timorasso,Arrivati a Sisola si rientra pedalando lungo la strada ormai asfaltata.
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