Tipi Percorsi
It starts in Frascati and so you will go through Rocca di Papa's wood. Going up you can see the Castel Gandolfo lake from the Villa Palazzola's terrace. After the wood you will reach the little and joyful city of Nemi. Continuing the tour along the Francigena road you will arrive to the bank of the Nemi's lake, where you can visit the Nemus farm with its pic-nic area and its theatre of straw. Later you will reach Genzano, running along the old volcano you will arrive at Castel Gandolfo and its fantastic lake. After that passing through the lakefront you will come back to Grottaferrata travelling Via dei Laghi.
Fascinating tour for a complete trip of both lakes of Castelli Romani.
Ebike tour discovering Val Posina, the landscape and the lakes.
Part from Torre Lapillo, in the shadow of the historic tower, the fifth stage of the Cyclovia of the Ionian Salento. After a fresco on a fantastic spunnulata (a resurgence), it pedal between the woods of Arneo and the coast with its naturalistic jewels : the paths in the perfumed stain of the Palude of the Count, the pink fenicacles in flight on the lake mirror of Salina dei Monaci, the freezing and crystalline water of the mouth of the Chidro River. And then straight into the interior, beyond the woods there is first Manduria, with its millennial history, and finally the borgo of Avetrana.
salento, salento ionico, in salento, maglia, lecce, puglia, nardò, avetrana
Immersing yourself in the Langhe hills on an e-bike is an adventure accessible to all, combining the pleasure of pedal-assisted cycling with the discovery of breathtaking landscapes and villages rich in history. This route, departing from Alba railway station, is designed for those wishing to explore the region sustainably, without a car. Train travellers can take advantage of a special discount on e-bike rentals, making the experience even more appealing. As you pedal gently, the famous vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see, offering a panorama that changes with every turn. The fresh air, fragrant with grapes and earth, awakens the senses and nourishes the soul, promising an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Langhe.
Roddi
Roddi welcomes you with its charming medieval castle that dominates the 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 this precious tuber.
Verduno
Verduno, famous for its Pelaverga wine, invites you to taste this indigenous variety in local cellars. The viewpoint offers a spectacular view of the hills and the plain below.
La Morra
La Morra, the "balcony of the Langhe", offers one of the most breathtaking views in the region. Admire the panorama from Piazza Castello and don't miss the church of San Martino, a Piedmontese Baroque gem.
Novello
Novello surprises you with its neo-Gothic castle and panoramic terraces. 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.
Alba
Alba, the starting and ending point, deserves in-depth exploration. Admire the medieval towers, visit the Cathedral of San Lorenzo and stroll along Via Maestra. Don't miss the new Truffle Museum and, if you're in town on a Saturday, the lively weekly market.
The Experience
This 41 km circular itinerary, starting and ending in Alba, is a sustainable tourism experience accessible to all. E-bikes make even the most challenging stretches accessible, allowing you to fully enjoy the UNESCO landscapes of the Langhe. The self-guided route, supported by the BikeSquare app, offers the freedom to explore independently, stopping when and where you wish. By choosing this tour, you contribute to preserving the environment, reducing the impact of car tourism. Each pedal stroke thus becomes not only a way to connect with local history, nature and traditions, but also a concrete gesture towards more responsible and sustainable tourism. Let yourself be won over by this eco-friendly adventure, where the pleasure of discovery blends with the awareness of respecting the territory you are exploring.
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
In questo percorso,oltre a pedalare immersi nella natura incontaminata delle nostre Valli potrai godere dei panorami delle Big Bench di Mongiardino Ligure e di Vobbia.Durante questo tour attraverserai 2 pachi regionali, in Liguria Il Parco Dell' Antola e in Piemonte, il Parco dell' Alta Val Borbera.
in Val Borbera, in Arquata Scrivia, in Gavi, to Borghetto Borbera
Si parte dalla piazzetta centrale di Premosello, dove si trova il noleggio di e-bike, si costeggia il fiume sulla sponda destra, e seguendo la strada si sale a tornarti fino a Colloro.
Il percorso permette di raggiungere l'oratorio di Lut, punto di straordinaria panoramicità sulla valle. Inoltre a Colloro, che guarda a sud, c'è il sole fino a tardi , e l'inverno è mite.
a Verbania, sui Laghi, sul Lago Maggiore, nella Val d'Ossola, Premosello-Chiovenda, Vogogna, Macugnaga, sul Toce, Lago di Mergozzo
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
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
It starts from our rental point from the Adriano Fratelli Winery.
You go up a nice climb with simple hairpin bends and between a photo and a stop in an instant you will be in Treiso. From the main square you will leave the church behind you to continue towards Alba-Manera.
Here the matter is not complicated, continue on the ridge, you can admire the landscape and chat pleasantly with the people who have decided to share this ebike experience with you.
You will reach the view point of Donna di Langa. It is a point to celebrate the women of the Langhe and their tireless work.
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
Si parte dal punto di noleggio BikeSquare di Casaleggio Boiro per compiere un anello sul quale tragitto si potranno vedere quattro castelli particolarmente suggestivi. Il percorso si svolge su strada asfaltata, da Lerma fino a Strada Bellaria e poi in Strada Casale Bacchetti. Si arriva all'abitato di Silvano D'Orba e si costeggia la collina del Castello. Si attraversa il caratteristico borgo connotato dal suo imponente castello e noto per le sue distillerie di grappa. Si ritorna risalendo i tornanti percorrendo una strada sterrata panoramica che si ricongiunge a Strada Bellaria. Si svolta a destra nella sterrata “Cascina Canali” fino ad arrivare al ponte sul torrente Piota. Si arriva alla S.P. 172 che si percorre svoltando a destra per circa 300 m per poi attraversare e prendere la strada asfaltata che porta a Tagliolo Monferrato, antico borgo medioevale che sorge intorno al castello, composto da strette viuzze, muri in pietra ed archivolti, con la casa del boia e la Chiesa di S. Maria Annunziata, antica parrocchiale.
Ancora visibile è l’edificio della Corte d’appello sede di tribunale durante il XVIII secolo
La chiesa più antica è S. Vito, situata all'interno del cimitero, che fu la prima parrocchia del paese. L'attuale parrocchia è San Nicolò, nella piazza prospiciente il Castello, con un campanile in pietra arenaria lavorato a sbalzo. Da Tagliolo si ritorna a Lerma percorrendo la S.P. 170 e da lì si rientra a Casaleggio.
in Monferrato, in Campo ligure, to Lerma Castle, to Lavagnina's lakes, in Capanne's natural parc
A flat stage of sea and sand, which from the Pontine capital takes us to the places of the Odyssey, through history, nature and mythology. Mount Circeo, a promontory of incredible beauty stretching out towards the sea as if to testify to its past as an island, is according to tradition one of the landing places of Odysseus during his wanderings, the one where the Greek hero was welcomed by the sorceress Circe. The remains of a Roman temple on its summit were identified with his palace. The third stage of the GTL winds almost entirely along the route of Eurovelo 7, The Sun Route, or the long cycle path of the sun that takes us to the south of Europe A convenient cycle path from Latina takes us to the sea, near the first of the coastal lakes, that of Fogliano, where there is a WWF oasis that is a resting place for many water birds during their migrations. From here we continue through reclamation canals and coastal dunes to the promontory and the National Park, an incredible green lung of eucalyptus, maritime pines and Mediterranean scrub, within which the remains of the Villa of Domitian can still be visited. Skirting the coast to the south, we pass through the seaside resort of San Felice Circeo and its maritime caves, up to the stack of Terracina, a Greek and Roman colony, surmounted by the Temple of Jupiter Anxur. After Terracina, the last kilometers of the stage in the direction of Monte San Biagio try to avoid the Appian Way as much as possible, which after the ancient Papal Gate and the Pisco Montano narrows between the Ausoni and the sea, remaining on dirt roads and dirt roads around Lake Fogliano, in a semi-marshy panorama made up of migratory birds and coastal ponds.
a Empoli, in Val d'Arno
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
Explore Barcelona with an e-bike and get inside the Sagrada Familia Temple!
Starting from the fountain of Placa Reial (city center), where you will meet your guide, our electric bike tour will bring you through the narrow streets of the old city, in the Medieval Districts of Gothic and Born.
Then you will head towards the modern area of Barcelona, where you will immerse yourself in the Catalan Modernism, exploring the amazing buildings designed by Gaudí, Casa Batlló, Casa Milá, and the impressive Basilica of the Sagrada Familia.
At the Temple, you will get a SKIP-THE-LINE access to the Sagrada for the inside tour of the Cathedral. Inside, you can take a tour by yourself or be guided by the audioguide in your own language.
The visite inside takes about one hour. At the end your bike guide will be outside waiting for you to bring you back to the departure point safely and happy!
Time
- Summer season (01/04 - 31/10) > Daily at 10.30am
- Winter season (01/11 - 31/03) > Thursday to Sunday at 10.30am
in Barcellona, in Barcelona
A panoramic itinerary, to the discovery of the gastronomy and the natural environments of the Valli Borbera, Curone and Grue, characterized by evocative landscapes on antically used paths as pathways for the transport of goods from the sea to the plain. It is part of the Bike Square site rental site in Cabella Ligure. This is where the inhabited inhabitants of Albera Ligure and Cantalupo are attracting. It took place at the first crossroads on the right, in the direction S. Sebastaino Curone. And ' a secondary road that crosses the locations of Campana and Cavigino almost entirely on the ridge of the two very verded-looking lumbering valleys. The panorama is rich in visuals and panoramic apartments. You arrive at the borough of Dernice where you can admire the remains of the Castle or the saracen tower harrowing on an arenarian 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. Visit Dernice descends to S. Sebastiano Curone, a gracious country from the very 'antiquities place of encounter and bargaining along the Via del Sale (or cereal, depending on the goods), where the mulchers in long caravans, those from Genoa and those from the State of Milan, exchanged the products : for this in the country, a kind of "logistics center" was formed with large despots of goods, locande and obstery, manscalks and sensals. Features are the narrow carefully selcised routes with the old creek pebbles and flanked from high-floor, high-floor houses. S. Sebastaino is known to have become one of the most important fairs in the northern Italian truffle in recent years thanks to the presence of the forest rentals surrounding it where excellent bial and black tubers can be found. Visiting S. Sebastaino you can make a comeback, passing first for l 'omonima fraction of Montebore where you can admire a unique panorama dominated by green pastures and via a short, stickable trait you descend through Costa Merlassino locations until you get to Cantalupo Ligure and then to Cabella Ligure following the S. P. 140.
in Val Borbera, in Arquata Scrivia, in Gavi, to Borghetto Borbera
Enjoy this 2,5 hour electric bike tour of Barcelona which will introduce you to its main attractions.
You will get an overview of the Old Barcelona City Centre and its origins: you will be head to the Gothic city centre, where are the Roman ruins of the ancient Barcino, then we will move to the charming medieval district, El Born, where you will enjoy the marvellous Santa Maria del Mar (the Cathedral of the Sea), the narrow streets and much more.
We will then cycle along the Port Veill to escape the crowds in the Montjuic, a peaceful hill where you will be able to enjoy the spectacular views as well as explore the Olympic stadium and the Olympic Swimming pools. We will stop for a break watching Barcelona from one of the most amazing viewpoint of the hole city. And riding an electric bikewill make everything effortless and easy!
Time
- Summer: Everyday at 5pm
- Winter: Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 11.00am
Meeting Point: Placa Reial
in Barcellona, in Barcelona
Verona and l 'Adige The path goes to discovery of the 'Adige, l 'important course d 'water that encompasses the city of Verona. From our shop you immediately cross the famous Ponte Stone, the oldest bridge in Verona, from which you can enjoy a postcard landscape. We follow the city's path of the river, then move away from the city center by following the ancient Venetian walls, to the open countryside, where long rows of pioppi accompany us to l 'Adige. Pedalim along the cycling that follows l 'alzaia of the river, immersed in the tranquillity of the countryside : in the limpid days, the view of the Prealps and the hills is remarkable. We go back to the city following before the country roads between orchards and asparagus crops, then we take back the bike lane in the Parco dell 'Adige Sud. Once they arrive in the city, we pass by Piazza Bra, dominated by the 'imposing Arena, we cross the medieval bridge of Castelvecchio and go back to the store following for l 'last time the course of the river.
in Verona, in Valpolicella, in South Adige parc
Embraced by a combination of history and nature, within the Appia Antica Park
Percorso ad anello per tutti alla ricerca di alcuni luoghi simbolo del Marchesato di Saluzzo. Saluzzo è il punto ideale per partire alla scoperta delle Terre del Monviso.
SE SIETE INTERESSATI A RICEVERE LE BICI A NOLEGGIO DIRETTAMENTE PRESSO LA STAZIONE DI SALUZZO VISITATE L'ESPERIENZA QUI.
Il marchesato di Saluzzo è molto antico e precede di gran lunga gli stati del rinascimento italiano, nasce infatti nel 1142 con il marchese di Saluzzo Manfredo I. Nei secoli sono cambiati i territori di competenza ma in linea di massima il marchesato di Saluzzo si identifica con le terre che stanno tra la Stura di Demonte e il Po, con le Alpi a fare da contrafforte.
Saluzzo, Staffarda e Revello sono tre luoghi simbolo del marchesato.
Saluzzo
Tra le tante scelte a Saluzzo potete trovare la Castiglia, la Chiesa di San Giovanni e Casa Cavassa. La Castiglia e l’antica residenza dei marchesi, oggi luogo museale e sede di mostre temporanee. La Chiesa di San Giovanni racchiude veri tesori d'arte, come le tre navate, l'abside con la cappella sepolcrale dei Marchesi, il chiostro quadrato, il refettorio e la sala capitolare. Casa Cavassa è stata dimora signorile dei Cavassa, vicari generali dei Marchesi, oggi museo civico con affreschi, quadri e arredi d'epoca (ospita la famosa pala d’altare della Madonna della Misericordia di Hans Clemer).
Staffarda
Staffarda è un’Abbazia Cistercense nata per concessione del Marchese di Saluzzo nel XII secolo. Importante sede religiosa e agricola, nasce su un terreno bonificato dai monaci e riveste da subito una centralità storica per il Marchesato. Oggi si può visitare nella sua completezza.
Revello
A Revello potrete invece trovare la Cappella Marchionale, residenza voluta nella seconda Metà del ‘400 dal Marchese Ludovico II (la cui tomba si trova proprio in San Giovanni a Saluzzo). La residenza fu poi utilizzata da Margherita di Foix, vedova di Ludovico II, nella prima metà del ‘500. La cappella Marchionale è completamente affrescata tra il 1480 e il 1512 da Hans Clemer e bottega. Oggi è visitabile, fa parte della sede del Comune di Revello.
Nel percorso ad anello potrete visitare molte altre realtà come il museo naturalistico del Fiume Po di Revello e il piccolo borgo di Castellar
Castellar
Partendo dalla stazione di Saluzzo è possibile raggiungere Castellar un piccolo borgo che vi accoglierà con il suo nobile castello. Per vederlo dovete raggiungere la cima della sua collina. Pedalando attraverserete un vero museo all'aria aperta...museo di reperti storici? di sculture? No, un museo di spaventapasseri! Vi assicuriamo che sono uno più bello dell'altro. Se capitate a Castellar nelle prime due domeniche di maggio potrete partecipare alla festa delle 'sentinelle dei campi' organizzata dall'Associazione Culturale Spaventapasseri.
Sulla mappa troverete tutti i punti di interesse geolocalizzati sul vostro percorso, buona gita cicloturistica!
Servizio di consegna e-bike presso la stazione di Saluzzo
Questo percorso è una proposta che vi facciamo per scoprire la Valle Po e i comuni del territorio saluzzese senz'auto.
È infatti possibile richiedere la consegna delle bici in stazione.
Come fare? Bisogna scegliere Monviso come destinazione, poi fare click su Noleggia ora. Qui inizia la tua richiesta di e-bike ed è qui che puoi scegliere la stazione come punto di ritiro.
La consegna ha un costo aggiuntivo che può dipendere dal numero di bici richieste.
È consigliabile fare questa richiesta con qualche giorno di anticipo (1-2) in modo tale da dare al noleggiatore il tempo per organizzare la consegna e gli altri eventuali noleggi.
in paesana, at pian del re, at pian della regina, in ostana, in sanfront, in revello, in saluzzo, in staffarda, in bagnolo, in barge, in crissolo, at pian mune, in valle bronda, in brondello, in castellar, in rifreddo
This route starts from the Bike Square rental point in Cabella Ligure. From here you continue along the 140 state road to Albera Ligure and on to San Nazzaro wheve you locality turn left towards Rocchetta Ligure where Valley Sisola begins. The seventeenth-century Palazzo Spinola, home to the Museum of Resistance and social life, is worth a visit. Continuing on the S.P. 145 you can see several water mills. The first, on the side of the road in the lower Pagliaro area, is well underway and functioning. Continuing on you arrive at the hamlet of Sisola where the landscape is characterized by the presence of vineyards of Timorasso, a white native grape grown only in these valleys weighing to the particularity of the soil and its sunny climate. Continuing on the S.P. 145 you can see, on the right the Pravaglione mill, after which the road begins to climb more steeply until you reach Costa Salata which clearly evokes its past as a commercial route between Liguria and Piedmont. From here a long descent begins where the Valley Sisola ends and the Valley Vobbia begins and from Piedmont it passes into Liguria. Following the S.P. 8 you became at the village of Vobbia. From here continue to the right where to narrow gorge begins, along a road map by the lush woods of the Antola park, until you reach the entrance of the Castello della Pietra, carved between two spurs of rock. The castle, dating back to the 1100s, is a cultural center of safeguarding landscape value, showing a perfect fit between nature and history. You can park the bikes and walk along the path that in about 20 leads to the castle where you can take a guided tour on the days and at the set times. Finally we return to Cabella L. following the same road used in the first leg.
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in Val Borbera, in Arquata Scrivia, in Gavi, to Borghetto Borbera
It is part of the Bike Square rental point of Arquata Scrivia and percurring the central route that crosses the historic center is reached by the bridge over the creek Scrivia in the direction of Grondona. At the fraction of Varinella turn left and crossing the historic center unfolds on a secondary path rich in saliscens in a verdeous rural context that comes to the all 'inhabited of Vignole and its historical centre. From here you enter on a road that is immersed in bulky fields that cost the creek Borbera until arriving at the resort of Torre Ratti and passing the bridge over the creek comes to Borghetto B. From here you take the provincial road to Garbagna by passing by the fraction of Molo Borbera of which is well visible from the road l ', ancient medieval tower. The gallery is overtaken by the characteristic of Garbagna, one of the most beautiful Borghi d 'Italy. 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. In addition, this borough is now well-known for the production and trade of Montebore cheese, since the XII sec. appreciated on the noble tables of Genoa and Milan, today presidio Slow food for its history and for the particularity of being made with raw milk vaccine and ovine that confers a unique flavour to this product. Finished the visit falls to Arquata by repercurring the same route used all 'gone.
in Val Borbera, in Arquata Scrivia, in Gavi, to Borghetto Borbera