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
A special path for Jubilee in the capital of Christendom. This 16-mile religious character path is attributed to the priest San filippo Neri and was a two-day pedestrian path linked to the pilgrimage of the 7 churches that during the jubilee had to visit in order to have a pardon.
It is part of the port San.Paolo percurring the cycling of viale aventine costing the Colesseo and its beautiful archaeological park is thus coming to the beautiful Church of S. Maria Maggiore, the church dedicated to the Madonna, is then going through the Esquilino neighbourhood, is proceeding on a tiburtina by arriving at S. Lorenzo outside the Mura near the monumental cemetery of the Verano. It then proceeds around the mural belt of the aurelian walls and comes to the Church of S. Croce in Jerusalem where it is preserved part of the Cross on the crucifix Jesus, to follow comes to S. Giovanni in Laterano with his splendid laternanese palace his baptistery and the famous Holy Scale.
Following by proceeding on often busy roads you come to Metronia port and costing the walls and its park, its Catacombs comes on the Appia Antica where the church of San Sebastian is situated on the ancient Via delle Seven churches equip Tor Marancia and the Garbatella and arrive in São Paulo outside the Mura.So equipped with the city with its trastevere Testaccio neighbourhoods comes to the Basilica of Rome San pietro, the center of Christendom. A religious tour but filled with spiritual meanings.
a Empoli, in Val d'Arno
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
Bel tour di mezza giornata alla scoperta dei villaggi rurali tra Introd e Arvier. Partendo dalla magnifica casa del '600 Maison Bruil, che oggi ospita il museo dell'alimentazione tradizionale, potrai partire alla scoperta degli ambienti tipici della media montagna della Valle d'Aosta. Pedalerai attraversando pascoli, coltivi, vigneti, boschi di conifere e potrai ammirare bellissimi villaggi di montagna, dove le piccole case in pietra ti faranno immergere nella tradizionale architettura valdostana.
in Valle d'Aosta, in Chatillon, in Fenis, in Ayas, In Cervino valley, to Champlong lakes, in Chamois, to Lod lake, to Zerbon mount
Il tour autoguidato in ebike al Monte Tuscolo e del monte salomone è un itinerario intenso e appagante, ricco di panorami mozzafiato dei Castelli Romani e della città di Roma. È possibile visitare il parco archelogico del Tuscolo. L'area archelogica è visitabile con gli orari che troverai nella descrizione del punto di interesse. Nelle vicinanze dell'area archeologica ci sono delle zone pic-nic attrezzate. Proseguendo il percorso si prima alla splendida fattoria La Collina degli asinelli dove poter fare un pic nic tra la natura incontaminata e delgi spendidi animale .A seguire si arriva alla chiesa di San Silvestro . Scendendo di livello attraverso numerosi tornanti si attraversa la tuscolana e tra i boschi di Rocca di Papa tornando al punto di partenza dell'itinerario .
Follow the canals that irrigate the plain, scrutinize the ingenious works of man that have made it possible to govern the waters, enjoy the shade of the trees, meet farmhouses with special architectures. This and much more is the Naviglio cycle path with return from the Ancient Road Queen.
This tour in ebike north of Cremona allows you to immerse yourself in nature. A ring that leaves and ends in Cremona where you can rent your ebikes at the camping.
Starting from Cremona, cross the city center heading towards Via Bergamo, always on cycle paths and once you arrive in the Migliaro hamlet, you begin to skirt the Naviglio. Before reaching Casalbuttano you can admire the Mancapane farmhouse.
What to see in Casalbuttano and Mirabello
The most important town that one meets on the way is famous for the illustrious presence of the composer Vincenzo Bellini whose Opera "Norma" seems to have been written in the summer of 1831, during the stay of the Maestro in the hospitable house of the Turina family and of this history the Tower of the Norma is also part of it.
In Mirabello Ciria the engineering part of the tour takes shape with the Ancient Hydroelectric Station that will culminate in Genivolta with the incredible hydraulic junction of the 13 bridges where it is easy to lose the sense of the flow of water.
The way back begins passing through Soresina where by appointment you can visit the ancient bike museum, to reach Annicco where a ship ..... exactly, a ship is parked at the entrance of the town. The navigation will take us back to Cremona along the Ancient Road Queen..
Based on your needs we can enrich the tailor-made tour and contact the most suitable facilities by sending a dedicated quote.
Pedaling slowly is the best way to taste 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,
A circular route that climbs the slope from San Giovanni Bianco to the village of Dossena at an altitude of just under 1000 metres.
The settlement of Dossena dates back as far as the Bronze Age when substantial outcrops of iron and other minerals were discovered that were useful in the production of artefacts. Dossena continued to be an important centre of the Bembana valley even in the medieval period and today is a major tourist attraction, especially for its now disused mines, which can be visited. In the 1980s, a number of artists embellished the village with murals depicting sacred and profane scenes. Another noteworthy feature is the church of San Giovanni Battista, which contains a valuable picture gallery with frescoes by painters of the calibre of Paolo Veronese.
in San Giovanni Bianco, in San Pellegrino Terme, in Val Taleggio, in Camerata Cornello, in Dossena, in Valpiana, in Vedeseta, in Zogno
Partendo dal borgo di Buronzo, dopo una colazione/merenda nella corte di Armonie in Corte, si esce dal castello dall'arco principale per raggiungere le vicine risaie.
Quando il cielo è limpido, in primavera, la catena delle Alpi (con il massiccio del Monte Rosa e le cime imbiancate) si specchia nelle risaie allagate creando un panorama suggestivo. I più attenti potranno scorgere la cupola del Santuario di Oropa vegliare sulla valle e sulla Baraggia.
Su una strada sterrata ci si sposta verso il bosco del Rosignolo, attraversando per un breve tratto la strada provinciale, e addentrandosi, di nuovo su sterrato, con una breve salita, verso l'azienda agricola e l'Agriturismo Rosignolo, dove si potranno vedere gli animali dell'allevamento e i macchinari dell'azienda agricola al lavoro nelle risaie.
L'anello si richiude ai piedi del Castello di Buronzo, dove dalla scalinata che porta alla chiesa si rientra nel borgo e si può visitare il castello consortile.
in Baraggia, in Buronzo, in Biella, in Vercelli, in Gattinara, In San Giacomo Vercellese, in Rosavenda, in Sesia natural parc
I Piani Resinelli sono adagiati su una grande sella ai piedi del Gruppo delle Grigne. Dalla loro posizione privilegiata si può godere di un’incomparabile vista che dominando la pianura sottostante, il lago di Lecco ed i bacini dell'Alta Brianza arriva fino al Monte Rosa. Il Massiccio delle Grigne è raggiungibile attraverso diversi percorsi con partenza dai Piani Resinelli. I Piani Resinelli toccano la quota media di 1300 metri sul livello del mare, sono raggiungibili in pochi minuti di automobile, noi con le nostre e-bike partendo da Malgrate dobbiamo prevedere non meno di un'oretta e mazza per la sola ascesa. Il percorso é interamente su asfalto, e nel tratto sino all'abitato di Ballabio dobbiamo considerare che si pedalerè su una strada parecchio trafficata, ( soprattutto nel fine settimana) mentre nella parte successiva la strada diventa più stretta e meno caotica.
Oliveto Lario, Lago di Como, Bellagio, Magreglio, Lezzeno
Departure from the rental point in the castle of Petriolo, which definitely deserves a walk between the alleys, the churches and the cloths on the hills (on all that from St. Martin's Square).
It is set out from the castle, passing under the Torrione (Porta Rondella or Lu Torriò as it is said from these parts) dating back to the early 1500, to continue along a downhill road and arrive towards the scenic and intranquil Via delle Grazie, where you can stop to admire the view over the hills.
It is then continued along the paved road that leads all 'Fiastra abbey, to then make an intimate and panoramic detour along a tract of gravel road and a short dirt stretch.
At this point you go down, again in the paved and untransitioned road, towards the Urbisaglia Archaeological Park (which we recommend you to contact in advance for the visit). If you decide to support here, you will also be able to charge (but you will not need it).
The next stop is l 'Abbey of Chiaravalle di Fiastra, which is reached by the easy dirt trail that is costing the Fiastra River. Here, too, it is possible to make a stop to rest and make a snack with the magnificent products of local farmers or in the bars and restaurants present in the 'area. I inform you that in the antistante area l 'Abbey and in the antistanti meadows it is not possible l 'access to the bikes, which you can take to your hand in the forbidden zone.
We are now embarking on the return to the Petriolo borough, following first a zig zag path near the woods and then returning to tarmac.
At this point you can decide to continue along the trace, which proposes a detour (with possibility of soak in the cellar), or continue along the same stretch of road made all 'gone.
The tour is about 28 kilometers long, or a pair less without the last deviation.
ROAD TYPES
Singletrack : 1.00 km
Path : 8.44 km
Road : 478 m
Strada : 16.9 km
Out of network (unknown) : 1.10 km
SURFACES
Unpaved : 8.87 km
Paved : 336 m
Paved : 5.62 km
Asfalto : 5.62 km
Unknown : 13
Marca Maceratese, nella Marca Maceratese, a Macerata, a Petriolo
This path that you can enjoy in ebike is developed in the territory between the communes of the municipalities of Arserum and Cogollo of the Cengio, along the white and paved roads. With a total length of 30.00 km with a mt. 417.
The starting point is in Arsero-Via dei Longhi where you start with a breakfast / merenda at the Campagna bar with coffee and brioche.
Arserum-Old Railway Station-Cartiera Rossi
From the starting point, you reach the Old Railway Station, station wanted at the end of '800 dall 'industrial Alessandro Rossi. Rossi financed the construction with l ', aimed at linking the manufacturing and Piovene Rocchette and Arserum manufacturers.
The route for our ebikes continues in the direction Cartiera Rossi, founded in 1878 by Francesco Rossi, a large company in which over 1300 employees were employed, becoming the largest European cartiera in the world in a few years.
Along the way we find the Bar Treatoria all 'Isola, cozy local with products typical of the area and wanted products.
Cogollo hydroelectric power station
The route proceeds through Seghe, industrial strength of the valley, up to the small fraction of Rutello, to continue costing the Astico river, until it reaches the Cogollo River of Cengio.
Trail
goes back down the dirt road and through much of the countryside and the centre of the country, you can access the Alto Trail. It is a cycle-pedestrian path accessible to all. Along his track they meet old masiers, remnant of ancient terractions, vats d ' water that once served to wash the cloths, speakers and the old church of Cogollo. It is path that develops at the boundary between l 'inhabited by Cogollo and the mount. The path crosses all the communal territory on the side facing south of the valley of the 'Astico.
The path is 6-7 kilometers long and has a maximum displacement of 115 mt.
Church of the 'Olmo and Monastery of the Resurrection
The Church of the 'Olmo was the parish church of Cogollo until 1927 and is located in the heart of the old country with the care of the nuns, residing in the nearby monastery, a restored 17 ^ century building. The Small Family of the Resurrection is a Catholic monastic community born in Jerusalem in 1978, which today has numerous venues around the world.
The monastery, which dates back to the beginning of the 17 th century, is the fruit of a donation from Don Pietro Bella to the diocese. Bishop Antonio asked for the donation to be made for a monastery purpose and so it was.
Closed by Sant'Agata
Profollowing for the Alto Trail, it went down to the fraction of Mosson, to then forward to its campaigns and arrive at the chiesette of Sant'Agata, the small jeweller of longtime longobarda. It has the apse facing east, like all the primitive churches, and until 1915 it had next to the cemetery. The structure is at a unique nave, and at the entrance you can read the tarda dedicated in 1970 by the Sant'Agata Brigade.
Ex Railroad Raines Rocchette-Arserum
The road continues until you take "The Road of the Old Railway", today's itinerary cyclopedonale ex Railway Rocchette-Arsiero, is a route that from Piovene Rocchette leads up to Arserum by passing by Velo d 'Astico. Along about 10 km, it is a journey immersed in nature suitable for everyone : cyclists, moms with strollers, masters with dogs, walking enthusiasts ...
All'imbocco can be stopped at the bar Casello Six for a coffee break or aperitif, or for excellent first dishes, craft beers, sandwiches, cutters and whatnot.
Later on following the cycling, the Chiosco San Giorgio, pub & bar known for its playful environment, is located, with annexation of playground for children.
Meda Castle
On the route you meet the Meda Castle, positioned at 375 meter slm, the Meda Castle has always dominated the valley. For this it was also used during the First World War as a postaction for cannons and machine guns. All still visible environments today, on three floors located under the castle.
Before we reach the term, we find the Restaurant Montanina, a welcoming restaurant offering quality products, with dishes typical of the culinary tradition vicentine obtained with selected raw materials. The location is located in an enchanting landscape where there are ample spaces for the smaller, but especially for the greats, it is granted the sport fishing that you can make directly into the property pond.
L 'ring itinerary leads you to re-entry, after a nice pedal you'll be ready to recount the ebikes.
Partendo da Susa, questo emozionante giro in E-Bike ti condurrà verso il Moncenisio, attraversando un percorso immerso nella natura selvaggia.
Pedalerai attraverso suggestivi boschi su strade sterrate, in gran parte non ombreggiate, che ti faranno sentire in piena armonia con l'ambiente circostante.
Lungo il tragitto, avrai l'opportunità di fermarti in ristorantini locali, dove potrai gustare i prodotti tipici della regione e acquistare le prelibatezze direttamente negli alpeggi delle fattorie dei montanari.
Il tour si conclude al Rifugio La Riposa, situato alla base del maestoso Rocciamelone, una delle vette più alte e imponenti della Val di Susa. Un'esperienza indimenticabile che unisce panorami mozzafiato, cultura montana e sapori genuini, resa ancora più piacevole dall'uso delle E-Bike.
in Val Susa, in Valsusa, in Avigliana, in Caprie, in Villadora, in Condove, to Sacra of San Michele, to Rocca Sella
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
Percorso ad anello sulle tracce dei Franchi e dei pellegrini salendo all'imponente Sacra di San Michele per poi ridiscendere fino ai Laghi e al borgo medioevale di Avigliana lungo un tratto del Sentiero dei Principi.
Il percorso parte da Sant'Ambrogio per risalire la valle lungo l'inaspettata Strada Segreta del Diacono Martino che attraversa Chiusa San Michele e Vaie per raggiungere Sant'Antonino di Susa da dove si imbocca la strada che sale alla frazione Cresto.
Superato il Cresto la strada si inerpica lungo il boscoso versante nord della valle, seguendo una lunga serie di tornanti fino a raggiungere le borgate di Folatone e Bennale, da dove si possono godere suggestivi scorci panoramici sulla valle e sulla Sacra. Di qui, per un breve tratto di strada non asfaltata si arriva al Colle Braida (1007 m. slm) per poi riscendere sulla carrozzabile fino alla Sacra di San Michele... un vera e propria opera di arte sacra e architettura medioevale, permeata di storia, che vale la pena visitare, magari dopo esservi ristorati e aver ricaricato le batterie alla Cascina dei Canonici, un agriturismo immerso nel verde poco lontano dalla Sacra. La discesa prosegue poi imboccando il Sentiero dei Principi che vi porterà alla borgata Mortera passando dall'azienda agricola Carlo Guerra. Subito dopo Mortera è possibile fare una visita alla Certosa di San Francesco prima di proseguire la discesa fino a raggiungere la strada ciclabile che entra nel Parco dei Laghi di Avigliana e, costeggiando il Lago Grande, aggiunge il centro storico, sovrastato dalle rovine del Castello, da cui si può tornare a Sant'Ambrogio lungo vicoli e strade secondarie che rivelano angoli poco conosciuti di Avigliana tra cui il famoso Dinamitificio Nobel.
in Val Susa, in Valsusa, in Avigliana, in Caprie, in Villadora, in Condove, to Sacra of San Michele, to Rocca Sella
We are in the Langhe, hills, vines (so many vines), castles, small boroughs to discover and great landscapes in which to immerse yourself.
The territory
We are in the vineyard area of Nebbiolo da Barolo where the vineyards are so beautiful and historical that they have become Heritage of Humanity Unesco. It is, in fact, a landscape of exceptional beauty!
The territory of the Langhe is characterized by a historical tradition related to the crop of the vine and a true culture related to the production of the deeply rooted wine in the community. It is from these vines that the Barolo is produced : it is the red wine (the King of the Vines) produced with Nebbiolo grapes. The communes where the Barolo is produced are 11 : Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d' Alba (in these 3 only Barolo is produced) and then there are La Morra, Monforte d' Alba, Roddi, Verduno, Cherasco, Diano d' Alba, Novello and Grinzane Cavour.
The winery La Torricella
The Cantina La Torricella is located in Monforte in the fraction Sant' Anna.
The cellar has a long family history, there are 3 generations who have worked and are working inside the cellar : a cutting-edge cellar from the strong family tradition, will know how to amaze you with its proposals.
The tour
This tour leaves from Novello and from here it is very easy to reach Monforte and the winery La Torricella. During the visit to Monforte, mandatory stop at Giant Bench belonging to the Big Bench circuit is the nr #6 Monforte-Gramolere from the Purple color. With the e-bikes the climb will be easy and fun. On the bench it is possible to sit back and relax by admiring the panorama from the high of the ancient city of Monforte that one of the Most Beautiful Borghi of Italy. After the visit to Monforte pedal between the Monfortini vineyards and the electric bike is saddled with the S. Anna fraction. The scenic route offers wonderful farts on the valley, with a view of the Langhe, already before you arrive, you will enjoy the wine paessage.
If you prefer instead you can go first from Castiglione Falletto, admire the imposing castle, enjoy the fantastic view from the belvedere.
The panorama is assured by the scenic route that links Monforte to Castiglione Falletto, pedal into e-bike on the crest of the hill, you will remain open-mouths.
After the tasting you can go up again in the saddle to continue with your tour in the direction of Barolo, from the city center spurts the castle, home to the Vine Museum, great stage for the enthusiasts. After the visit to Barolo it is part of Novello.
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
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A track designed to touch one of the most famous points of Monferrato: the “Torre dei Contini”, a panoramic point of extreme charm.
Treat yourself to a visit to this beautiful site and climb to the top of the tower to enjoy a 360 degree view of the surrounding landscapes.
How to visit Nizza Monferrato:
Nizza is the most important agricultural and commercial center located in the heart of Monferrato area, 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 Winery 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, 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.
The track starts from the e-bike collection point in Nizza Monferrato and winds through a maze of secondary streets until it reaches the splendid hamlet of Sant’Antonio di Canelli.
Canelli and Torre dei Contini:
The track will continue after turning near the Church of Sant’Antonio Abate and will make you proceed in the direction of the tower, along a secondary road. During the ride you will always see, in one of the highest points around you, the top of the tower, which will be your reference throughout this part of the route.
Near a purple building you can take the dirt road which, on foot, will take you to this particular monument.
The Tower, dating back to 1617, delimited the boundaries of the municipality and served as a military lookout.
From here, it is possible to have a 360-degree view of the surrounding landscape, glimpsing the perfect meeting between the hills of Monferrato and those of the Langhe
Continuing the planned route you will arrive in the center of Canelli.
The town of Canelli is a small town of about ten thousand inhabitants that rises near the southernmost border of the Monferrato, a few steps from the province of Cuneo.
Canelli is historically divided into two parts: “Il Borgo” and “Villanuova”. The first, further down the valley, is the one that has continued to expand with the passing of time while the second, the oldest Canelli, lies on the slopes of the hill and is still dominated by its castle, today Castello Gancia. The Borgo and Villanuova are connected by one of the historical elements of Canelli: La Sternia.
In the lower part of the city, down in the Borgo, from Piazza Amedeo D’Aosta you can take Via Giovanni Battista Giuliani. Continuing on this road and then turning onto Via Gioacchino Rossini, you will find yourself in Piazza San Tommaso. Here you will meet the Church of San Tommaso on the left, from which the square takes its name, and further to the right the Church of the Annunziata. Between the two religious buildings begins the Sternia, a paved pedestrian street whose current name is via Villanuova.
The Sternia climbs up the hill, crosses the medieval part of the town, reaches Piazza San Leonardo, home to the church of the same name and that of San Rocco (recognizable because it is completely brick). From here the road continues uphill until it reaches the top, at the foot of what is now Castello Gancia.
The Castle of Canelli was the protagonist of a rather troubled history. Presumably born at the beginning of the eleventh century, the Canelli Castle originally had the purpose of defending the roads that led from Asti to Savona, essential for merchant traffic.
Subsequently the fortress has witnessed many struggles and battles that have caused repeated destruction and reconstruction, until 1929 when the Castle was purchased by the Gancia family and transformed into a large noble residence. Even today, the castle dominates the town from above and shows the Canellese and visitors its beautiful appearance of an eighteenth-century villa.
Unfortunately, as the private home of the Gancia family, the castle cannot be visited, however, at least one passage is required to admire it from the outside.
Asti Spumante is the symbol of Canelli and with it are also the places where the wine takes shape. The Underground Cathedrals are located in the Borgo and represent, in a certain sense, the buried counterpart of the town. These were recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2014.
We are talking about ancient and incredibly large cellars, where the fine wines of the area are brought to rest and where they develop their peculiarities. The Underground Cathedrals of Canelli belong to four great historic wineries: Bosca, Contratto, Gancia and Coppo. Although in different ways, all 4 companies make their treasures open to the public.
Always starting from Piazza Amedeo D’Aosta, take Via Giovanni Battista Giuliani: here you will meet the Contract and Bosca companies. Continuing in the direction of Corso Libertà you reach the door of the Gancia winery. The Coppo winery, on the other hand, can be found in another area of ​​the Borgo, in via Alba.
After crossing the industrial area of ​​the city, famous for its large companies of wine making machinery and bottling, secondary streets will take you back to the starting point of the tour in Nizza Monferrato.
in Monferrato, in Campo ligure, to Lerma Castle, to Lavagnina's lakes, in Capanne's natural parc
You enter the Great Beauty of the Ancient Appian Way. It starts from the Circus Maximus, crossing the Park of the Ancient Appian Way with its bucolic landscape and millennia-old history. First, you go through the Caffarella Park with its tombs, temples, and springs. From there, strolling along the ancient Latin Way with its alleys and aqueducts, you reach the Park of the Aqueducts.
The Park of the Aqueducts is a unique place where you can admire the majestic arches of the Claudian Aqueduct and the other 7 aqueducts that overlap each other. From there, crossing the New Appian Way, you arrive at the "Queen of Roads," admiring the Villa of the Quintilii, Capo di Bove, Santa Maria Nova, the Tomb of Cecilia Metella, the Circus of Maxentius, the Catacombs of San Callisto, and so on. An immersive tour through the Roman countryside in an open-air museum. Rome and its Great Beauty.
a Empoli, in Val d'Arno
An itinerary to discover a unique corner of the Valle d'Aosta, where natural environments and breathtaking views.
They are revealed at every stroke of the pedal, under the majestic silhouette of the Matterhorn, or "the Great Becca" as the people in the valley call it.
You can cycle through beautiful chestnut woods, meadows, fields and picturesque mountain villages, where they are still visible.
Remnants of the life of a time like ancient water mills and traditional rye bread ovens.
Once the bike is loaded on the cableway, in a few minutes you can reach the village of Chamois, the Pearl of the Alps and the only Italian town not reachable by car.
From here we continue along the splendid farm that, between a panoramic view and the other, leads up to La Magdeleine. Its 7 mills have been perfectly restored and recovered for ethnographic purposes.
Technical features
The route is entirely on minor roads with very little traffic, or on dirt roads, also suitable for minors
(under the responsibility of an adult escort).
Overall height difference uphill: 600 m
Difficulty: Cyclo-excursionism (MC / MC)
in Valle d'Aosta, in Chatillon, in Fenis, in Ayas, In Cervino valley, to Champlong lakes, in Chamois, to Lod lake, to Zerbon mount
The departure and ' the Bike Square rental point of Cabella Ligure. From here by continuing along the provincial 140, it comes in the vicinity of the inhabited Albera Ligure from which the Albirola Valley begins. After the iron bridge begins a small asphalted secondary road leading to the fraction of Santa Maria-Venaint. Percorrupting it comes in a suggestive borgo, with the stone houses and the seicentesco water mill in Santamaria, reachable via a steep path that continues to the pond feeding the Mulino where a pleasant area is located. Continuing on the 'ring, after a few returning, you reach Santa Maria where to make an 'interesting walk between the evocative stone houses, an ancient washroom and see the dedicated chiesette to the Madonna della Neve. Resuming the path comes to Venus, a small borough well valued by its inhabitants with floral addobbons. Here it is possible to see the Church of the Saints Matthew and Fortunato, dating back to the 9th century, built on the ruins of the ' Abbey of Venish, among the oldest monastic foundations in the area. From here you enjoy a breathtaking view on the Borbera Valley. After a few kilometres, Pallavicino and finally the castle of Borgo Adorno built in 1100 by the Spinola, now Casa Museum of the painter Clemen Parrocchetti, has been reached. From here the path is particularly panoramic. It reaches localities ' Campana and returns to the provincial road to Cantalupo Ligure, passing through the location of Pertuso, known as the starting point of the suggestive trial called the stone doors. From here you can admire a suggestive canyon, long a few kilometres and marked by a very bitter nature dominated by spectacular rock formations, unfortunately also known for sad episodes related to World War II. Before returning to Cabella Ligure it is worth climbing over the evocative iron bridge and crossing the river from which the beautiful territory of this valley between Piedmont and Liguria takes its name.
in Val Borbera, in Arquata Scrivia, in Gavi, to Borghetto Borbera
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