Tipi Percorsi
The Great E-Bike Ring: From Volterra to Montecatini Val di Cecina
The magnificent e-bike circuit connecting Volterra and Montecatini Val di Cecina represents one of Tuscany's most extraordinary cycling tourism opportunities, offering an immersive tourist journey through 3,000 years of history, breathtaking landscapes, and a rich cultural heritage. This great ring has been expertly designed to showcase the region's diverse attractions, making them accessible to everyone, even those who aren't physically trained, thanks to the revolutionary advantage of electric bicycles. The e-bike rental point in Volterra is a convenient starting point for exploring the area.
Volterra and Montecatini: Pedaling Among Historical Treasures
The bike tour is a loop connecting two extraordinary destinations that represent different facets of Tuscan heritage. On one side stands Volterra, a city whose three-thousand-year history is evident in its Etruscan walls, Roman theater, and medieval towers. Cycling in or out of Volterra offers cyclists spectacular approaches with panoramic views that have changed little since Etruscan times.
At the other end of the bike circuit lies Montecatini Val di Cecina, one of Tuscany's most picturesque medieval villages. Perched on a hill, it offers a fantastic panoramic view of the surrounding valley. The climb to reach the town is manageable even for those who are less trained, as the e-bike supports pedaling, allowing riders to tackle the ascent with little effort.
The e-bike route is designed to allow cyclists to start from the bike rental point in Volterra and visit both locations, completing the entire ring in one day with ample time for tourist visits to the villages, or breaking the journey with an overnight stay to experience both destinations in greater depth.
Between "Balze" and "Calanchi" by E-bike
The cycling tourism experience between these two ancient villages takes cyclists through an extraordinarily diverse landscape that showcases Tuscany's geological complexity. From the saddle of a bicycle, moving at the perfect pace to absorb the ever-changing landscape, one witnesses a remarkable transition from gently rolling hills to harsh and wild badlands (calanchi), to the distinctive formations of the "balze" (clay cliffs), then giving way to steep, rocky elevations reminiscent of mountain environments.
This geological diversity creates an ever-evolving cycling experience that makes the route never monotonous. Each curve reveals new panoramas, with the landscape transforming kilometer by kilometer. The e-bike assistance becomes particularly valuable during the transition from the gentler terrain around Volterra to the more challenging and mountainous approaches toward Montecatini, allowing cycle tourists to maintain a comfortable pace while enjoying the scenery.
Art and Nature: The Cycling Path through Land Art
One of the most distinctive aspects of this e-bike tour is the integration of cultural experiences directly into the route. After taking the panoramic dirt road marked as "Itinerary of the Balze and Calanchi," cyclists can access various branches of the path that lead to environmental sculptures created by the artist Mauro Staccioli. These remarkable examples of land art interpret the essence of what the artist called "places of experience."
Unlike tourists in cars who simply arrive at a designated parking area, cyclists gradually discover these works as they emerge from the landscape, creating a more organic and meaningful interaction with the art. Admiring the landscape, one can better appreciate how the artworks interact with and comment on the surrounding environment.
Visit to the Caporciano Copper Mine by E-bike
The e-bike circuit connects the natural landscape with the region's industrial heritage through the impressive Caporciano Copper Mine near Montecatini Val di Cecina. This historic site, which gave its name to one of the major industries of the 20th century (later Montedison), offers cycle tourists a fascinating look at the economic and social history of the early years of united Italy.
Located just over 1 kilometer from the center of the village, the Industrial Archaeology Park with the Alfredo Well, workshops, washeries, and the nineteenth-century mining village offers various visiting itineraries. Cycle tourists benefit from dedicated bicycle parking facilities that allow them to safely leave their e-bikes while exploring the mining complex on foot.
volterra, a volterra
We propose a beautiful route aimed to discover all the landmarks of Barcelona’s art, with special attention on the world famous Catalan Modernism. The tour is designed to be an “art lesson” on wheels.
We start in front of Port Vell, the double face of Barcelona, old and romantic on one side, new and shiny on the other. The ride will go through the beautiful green lung of Barcelona, the Ciutadella Park, and from there to Gaudí’s grand masterpiece, the Temple of Sagrada Família. After that, thanks to the powerful ebike, it will be as easy as pie to climb up to Park Güell, an unforgettable spot that lies on top of the city, and a perfect place for a nice rest to refresh and admire the genius of Gaudí’s decorative talent. As Extra for this tour, we can purchase the tickets for the Monumental Area of the Park.
Following, we will glide downhill through the charming Gràcia neighborhood and we’ll discover the magnificent façades that ornate the elegant Passeig de Gràcia one by one. We will then quickly slide down Las Ramblas to conclude our tour in Plaça Reial, the city center’s beating heart with its bustling terraced cafes and restaurants.
PARK GUELL: the visit to the Monumental Area of Park Güell (Gaudí Park) must be purchased separately (10euros/p). Book with us your entrance ticket.
in Barcellona, in Barcelona
Itinerario di mezza giornata nelle prime colline da abbinare ad una visita della città di Faenza, culla del Neoclassicismo e famosa per le sue maioliche. Partendo da punto noleggio di Faenza si costeggiano le antiche mura della città per portarci verso la località di Celle ed iniziare a salire tra i vigneti del Sangiovese. Continuiamo verso l'abitato di Castel Raniero, prima di ritornare verso Faenza. Passiamo ancora per un tratto delle antiche mura prima di raggiungere la piazza principale ed il Museo Internazionale della Ceramica.
a faenza, a imola, a ravenna, a forlì
The Bicycle Route Between Calanchi and Balze
The bicycle route between Balze and Calanchi passes through places where nature and history intertwine in a circular path accessible to everyone thanks to e-bikes. This itinerary takes us to discover a unique scenario, characterized by spectacular geological formations, medieval monasteries suspended between heaven and earth, and gastronomic delicacies that tell the essence of this territory.
The e-bike itinerary develops in a loop, making the experience accessible even to those who are less trained. The electric bicycle represents the ideal means to fully immerse yourself in the surrounding landscape, allowing you to appreciate every detail of these lands shaped by time and the elements. The route winds through a succession of breathtaking panoramas, alternating white roads with more adventurous paths, always accompanied by the majesty of the Balze and calanchi that dominate the horizon.
The Balze: Witnesses of an Ancient Geological History
Along the bike path, you observe the Balze which reveal themselves in all their grandeur. These steep slopes with their characteristic golden color represent a natural spectacle of rare beauty and a geological phenomenon of considerable scientific interest. Composed of sand and calcareous sandstone rocks, the Balze are the result of a grand erosive process still in progress, which continues to shape the sediments left by an ancient sea dating back 2.5 million years.
The particular conformation of these geological formations creates plays of light and shadow that reach their peak during the twilight hours, when the setting sun's rays enhance their golden tones, offering a visual spectacle of extraordinary beauty. Pedaling along the route, you will find yourself immersed in an almost lunar landscape, where time seems to have stopped, allowing you to virtually travel back millions of years.
The Calanchi: Natural Sculptures with Wild Charm
In stark contrast to the golden Balze, the calanchi represent another fascinating chapter of this cycling adventure. Characterized by steep southern slopes with pointed crests that shine white under the sun, the calanchi offer a scenario of wild beauty. These clay formations, shaped by the erosion of rainwater, create a surreal landscape that extends as far as the eye can see toward the sea.
The electric bicycle proves to be the perfect means to explore these areas, allowing you to reach panoramic points otherwise inaccessible, from which to admire the breadth and majesty of these natural formations. The gentler slopes, less subject to erosion, host lush cereal crops, creating an evocative chromatic contrast with the white calanchi surrounding them.
The Badia: A Millennium of History Suspended Between Heaven and Earth
A culminating point of the bike tour is represented by the visit to the imposing Badia, a Camaldolese monastery from the medieval era that seems to defy the laws of nature. Perched on the edge of a precipice, this extraordinary building has resisted for about a millennium the inexorable advance of the Balze chasm, creating an image of rare suggestion.
The contrast between man's work and the force of nature reaches its symbolic apex here: the millennial solidity of the monastic structure seems to engage in a silent battle against the unstoppable erosive process that continues to shape the surrounding landscape. The Badia not only represents a monument of exceptional architectural value, but also embodies a place rich in fascination and mystery, where medieval spirituality merges with the dramatic nature of the natural landscape.
San Cipriano: A Window on the Calanchi
The bike path reaches, via a white road, a privileged observation point near the small church of San Cipriano. From this strategic position, you can admire in all its extension the characteristic calanchi landscape of Volterra, distinguished by formations of considerable size, both in length and height.
This natural belvedere offers the opportunity to take memorable photographs and enjoy a moment of contemplation in front of a scenario that seems to have come out of a painting. The small church, with its architectural simplicity, integrates perfectly into the surrounding landscape, adding a further element of cultural interest to the experience.
The Pecorino delle Balze Volterrane DOP: A Gastronomic Treasure
The e-bike tour crosses a hilly territory rich not only in natural and historical beauties, but also in gastronomic excellences. In these hills, the prestigious Pecorino delle Balze Volterrane DOP is produced, a typical cheese that encapsulates the essence of this unique land.
The peculiarity of this cheese lies in the use of vegetable rennet extracted from the wild thistle, a plant that grows spontaneously in local pastures. This production technique, handed down from generation to generation, gives the pecorino a distinctive and unmistakable flavor, which tells the story and traditions of these hills. During the route, there will be opportunities to stop at small farms to taste this product of excellence, accompanied by other local typical products.
Art that Dialogues with the Landscape: The Sculptures of Mauro Staccioli
On the bike following the dirt path called "Itinerary of Balze and Calanchi," the tour leads to the discovery of environmental sculptures created by the artist Mauro Staccioli. These extraordinary works of land art represent a profound dialogue between human creativity and the natural environment, interpreting the essence of the "places of experience" so dear to the artist.
The installations harmoniously integrate into the landscape, framing with essential geometric forms the exciting panorama of balze, calanchi, and hills exposed to the wind, with Volterra majestically dominating the horizon. The encounter with these contemporary works of art further enriches the bicycle tour experience, adding a cultural dimension to the pleasure of physical activity and immersion in nature.
volterra, a volterra
Il Parco della Maremma si estende per 25 km, tra colline, spiagge e alte scogliere circondate da paludi, pinete, campi coltivati e pascoli. Il Parco è aperto tutto l’anno e sono stati predisposti 8 itinerari di varie difficoltà che si possono percorrere sia singolarmente sia in gruppo, accompagnati o meno da una guida in base al periodo dell’anno.
PARCO DELLA MAREMMA – MARINA DI ALBERESE
Partendo da Alberese Paese e percorrendo la ciclabile che porta fino al mare, avremo la possibilità di vedere cavalli e Vacche Maremmane al pascolo, come la possibilità di incontrare volpi e specie di uccelli che nidificano dentro il Parco.
Prima di Arrivare alla spiaggia avrete la possibilità di fare una sosta nell’area ristoro, uno street food per una breve pausa.
Arrivati alla spiaggia di Marina di Alberese potrete parcheggiare le e-bike lungo i porta bici messi a disposizione e godervi un bel bagno nelle acque cristalline.
in Scarlino, in Follonica, in Gavorrano, in Castiglione della Pescaia, in San Vincenzo, in Piombino, in Bolgheri, in Ribolla, in Massa Marittima, in Maremma, in Grosseto, at the Uccellina Park, in Orbetello, in Pescia, in Argentario
This is a route that will allow you to cycle both on paved roads and partly on dirt paths. It is a medium-difficulty route that mostly develops over flat terrain, except for a climb of about 3 kilometers that leads to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Boden.
The oasis of Borgo Tenso, Madonna del Boden, and Lake Mergozzo
Starting from the BikeSquare rental in Premosello-Chiovenda, you will cycle towards the Natural Oasis of Bosco Tenso, the ideal place to seek shade from the sun and enjoy the coolness of the forest composed of oaks and chestnut trees, as well as observe birds and the variety of wildlife that inhabits the area. You will continue cycling towards Ornavasso to reach the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Boden. Thirsty? You can quench your thirst by filling your water bottle at the fountain from which healing water flows. You can then continue cycling along the Toce cycle path until you reach Mergozzo.
Here, you can ride along the shores of Lake Mergozzo and stop at one of the local establishments in the area.
You will return to Premosello-Chiovenda by retracing the Toce cycle path.
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The southern Francigena from Rome to Velletri.
It is a very exciting journey, full of mysteries and charm. It winds its way from Rome through the queen of streets, the ancient Appia, through Ciampino, Santa Maria delle Mole and Marino. From there you start to climb towards the Roman castles passing through the ancient path that ran along the Appian Way, you arrive at Castel Gandolfo admiring the lake of Albano, cross the town and immerse yourself in the woods reaching the splendid town of Nemi. We then continue to the Vivaro through the woods descending to the glorious city of Velletri. From here you can return directly by train or, why not, with the e-bike.
a Empoli, in Val d'Arno
1° giorno
Arrivo in struttura in mattinata con mezzi propri. Presentazione del viaggio e di Italian Steps – ViaggieMiraggi da parte del nostro Accompagnatore Cicloturistico.
Dopo pranzo, libero, iniziamo la scoperta di Torino su due ruote. Percorriamo l’antico decumano romano per arrivare davanti alle Porte Palatine, siamo nel Quadrilatero romano, attraversando la via giungiamo alla Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista, sormontata dalla Cupola della Sindone. Proseguiamo verso piazza Castello, la bellezza del Palazzo Reale e la storia di Palazzo Madama ci affascinano. Percorriamo la rettilinea pista ciclabile che ci conduce in Piazza Vittorio, dalla quale vediamo la collina di Torino, la Gran Madre e il Monte dei Cappuccini. Un caffè nei dehors della piazza ci aiuterà a gustare la vista della bellezza circostante. Lungo il ritorno non poteva mancare la visita a Palazzo Carignano, sede del Museo del Risorgimento e primo parlamento italiano.
Rientro in struttura. Ci attende la cena di benvenuto in una trattoria dove possiamo degustare le specialità piemontesi.
Pernotto in camera doppia con bagno (possibilità singola con supplemento).
2° giorno
Dopo la colazione inizia il nostro viaggio, lasciamo le case in stile liberty del quartiere Cit Turin e arriviamo a Grugliasco. Passiamo nel centro storico e imbocchiamo la pista ciclabile in direzione Parco del Sangone, costeggiamo il fiume e poi svoltiamo verso Piossasco dove ammiriamo il castello situato sulle pendici del Monte San Giorgio sosta per pranzo libero.
Lungo strade ciclabili e secondarie ammiriamo alla destra le Alpi e alla sinistra la pianura dove si alternano campi di grano e mais. Arriviamo a Pinerolo nel tardo pomeriggio dove ci attende la struttura e una visita della cittadina sede degli Acaja e della prima scuola di equitazione militare.
Cena libera.
Pernotto in camera doppia con bagno (possibile singola con supplemento).
3° giorno
Dopo colazione attraversiamo lentamente il centro di Pinerolo uno dei più belli del Piemonte. A pochi chilometri troviamo un castello del XVII secolo circondato dal parco e dal giardino in stile romantico. sostiamo per una breve visita. Ripartiamo e percorriamo una ciclabile che costeggia meleti e prati con il Monviso a guardarci.
Una leggera discesa ci conduce verso Cavour, paese famoso per la curiosa conformazione che lo sovrasta la “Rocca”.
Giungiamo a Cavour nel pomeriggio dove ci attende una degustazione presso il b&b che ci ospita. per chi desidera si può salire sulla Rocca, da alcuni anni diventata Parco Regionale. Da qui lo sguardo spazia sulla pianura e sull’arco alpino. Nelle giornate terse il Monviso appare in tutta la sua bellezza. Il paese ha un grazioso centro, ricca di storia per aver generato la famiglia dei Conti Cavour e dove riposa Giovanni Giolitti.
La cena, libera, sarà occasione di degustare le bontà del territorio.
Pernotto in camera doppia con bagno (possibilità singola con supplemento)
4° giorno
Pronti per partire alla volta di Torino. Le strada che percorriamo passano tra meli e kiwi, alle nostre spalle abbiamo il Monviso e davanti a noi la pianura, in lontananza scorgiamo Torino. Caseforti e chiesette di campagna movimentano il paesaggio. Giungiamo a Vigone dove imbocchiamo la ciclovia delle Risorgive, qui ammiriamo il fenomeno che dà il nome a questa splendida ciclovia. Passiamo paesi dai portici medioevali e lungo la strada scorgiamo i resti dell’antica ferrovia. Poco più avanti imbocchiamo un lungo rettilineo che, attraversa il parco secolare e arriva a Stupinigi. Il castello, Residenza Sabauda e Patrimonio Unesco si presenta nel suo splendore. Lasciamo questa meraviglia e lungo piste ciclabili attraversiamo Torino fino alla struttura che ci ospiterà. Sarà l’occasione di percorrere a ritroso la storia della città, dal boom economico con l’arrivo delle prime immigrazioni negli anni’60 fino alle origini il tutto in sella alle nostre biciclette.
Arrivo nel tardo pomeriggio a Torino e termine del viaggio.
Questo viaggio in bicicletta è un’immersione nella natura e nella storia di un territorio unico e in parte sconosciuto. Ci lascia i colori, i profumi che solo il procedere lento può regalare.
Per chi desidera c’è la possibilità di pernottare a Torino e partire il giorno seguente
Note di viaggio
Il presente programma può essere soggetto a variazioni, sia prima che in corso di viaggio, in base al clima, le festività, alle esigenze dei viaggiatori e delle persone che ospitano il gruppo di viaggiatori.
I programmi, i trasporti e le sistemazioni nelle strutture ricettive potranno essere modificati in base alle norme nazionali e regionali per la prevenzione dal contagio Covid-19.
Si prega di comunicare tempestivamente eventuali intolleranze, allergie ed altre esigenze alimentari. L’agenzia non si assume la responsabilità qualora si verifichino problematiche relative ad allergie o intolleranze alimentari non dichiarate.
E’ previsto il trasporto bagagli a cura dell’organizzazione.
Sono necessari: pantaloncini ciclista o similari con fondello per un maggior comfort, mantellina antipioggia e materiale per riparare eventuali forature (camera d’aria, pompe…), guanti e occhiali da sole. Casco obbligatorio. Il tour è pensato per le E Bike è possibile effettuarlo anche con bici tradizionali previo adeguato allenamento. Possibilità noleggio E Bike.
in Turin
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
Alive an 'Experience between past, present and future. Latronic ceramics, groves and riddles along a path in e-bike.Â
A panoramic itinerary, to the discovery of the history and natural environments of the Valli Borbera and Grue, characterized by evocative landscapes and a rich enogastronomical offering that suffers from the history of these valleys, the crossroads of trades along the ancient routes of the salt addossated on the ridge of the mountain slopes, from the 'entroterra ligure to the Padana plain, already beginning in the 6th. a. C. In the premises you will find on your path you could not help but tasting the Timorasso doc a white produced by the white-berry grape vines cultivated only in these valleys thanks to the particularity of the terrain and its sunny climate. L 'itinerary part from the bike rental point Bike Square site in Cabella Ligure. From here they go through the inhabited of Albera Ligure and Cantalupo Ligure. Arriving in a fraction Pertuso takes you on secondary roads to the fractions of Zebedassi and Vigoponzo, a natural balcony to the Borbera Valley where you can enjoy the pristine panorama of the mountain ridges covered with beech woods, roasts and chestnuts. Arriving at the top of the ridge is worth diverting from the path to visit the borgo of Dernice, dominated by the remains of a Castle or the saracen tower arched on an arenary rock sperlet. This place is now well known for the production and trade of Montebore cheese, ever since the XII sec. Appreciated on the noble tables of Genoa and Milan, today presidium Slow food for its history and for the particularity of being made with raw milk vaccine and ovine that confer a unique flavour to this product. Visited Dernice descends to Garbagna, one of the most beautiful boroughs d 'Italy, passing first for l 'omonima fraction of Montebore where you can admire a unique panorama dominated by green pastures. In Garbagna you can visit the historical centre dating back to before the 'o thousand years, with its ancient churches, l 'oratorio and the remains of the 'imposing castle. From Garbagna you return by taking S.P. 120, passing through Molo di Borbera to Borbera Borghetto, where you can visit the characteristic historical centre. From here you return to Cantalupo l., Albera and Cabella, passing through S.P. 140 where you can admire, for a stretch of approx. 6 km, a suggestive canyon, distinguished by a very bitter nature dominated by spectacular rock formations, unfortunately also known for sad episodes related to World War II.
in Val Borbera, in Arquata Scrivia, in Gavi, to Borghetto Borbera
La Via del sale è un insieme di antichi percorsi commerciali che mettevano in comunicazione la
pianura Padana con il mar Ligure: il sale infatti, utilizzato per la conservazione dei cibi, era la più
preziosa delle merci trasportate dai muli o dai carri, insieme all'olio ligure in cambio del vino e di
altri prodotti.
Una di queste vie collegava la Val Borbera con il territorio di Genova.
Questo itinerario propone di ripercorrere l'antica Via salata con partenza in ebike da Mongiardino
Ligure in Val Borbera, in una delle zone più verdi e ad alto valore naturalistico del basso Piemonte.
Se invece si vuole abbreviare il percorso di circa 20 km è possibile partire da Casella nell'entroterra
di Genova. L'e-bike vi consentirà comunque di percorrere anche lunghi tratti in salita senza fatica.
L'itinerario prevede di percorrere strade asfaltate di basso traffico che attraversano piccoli borghi
come Casella, Montoggio, Scoffera, Pannesi e Uscio con arrivo in giornata a Camogli.
Questi territori da sempre terre di passaggio, sono disseminati di reperti storici quali torri
d’avvistamento, chiese, piccoli borghi arroccati, ponti antichi, palazzi storici, segni delle antiche
civiltà contadine che si accompagnano a ricchi spunti naturalistici e ambientali: panorami unici con
spettacolari fioriture di specie protette e grandi distese di boschi dove oggi è tornato a vivere anche
il lupo. La particolare posizione geografica fa convivere l’ecosistema montano con quello
mediterraneo: da non perdere sono le fioriture primaverili che colorano i prati d’altura, il foliage
autunnale dei boschi o semplicemente un bagno estivo nelle fresche acque del torrente Borbera.
Trascorsa la serata e la notte a Camogli, dopo aver ricaricato le e-bike è previsto il rientro a Casella
o a Mongiardino intervallando la pedalata a soste nei piccoli borghi anche per degustare i molti
prodotti tipici sia quelli di montagna sia quelli dell'entroterra Ligure con una varietà uniche di
formaggi, paste e ravioli fatti a mano, vini liguri e piemontesi, ottimi funghi e i rinomati tartufi
bianchi della Val Borbera.
Se si vuole viaggiare senza nessun tipo di bagaglio è possibile richiedere in fase di prenotazione
delle e-bike il servizio di sherperaggio.
in Val Borbera, in Arquata Scrivia, in Gavi, to Borghetto Borbera
This itinerary leads straight into the green heart of Gallipoli.
You pass through typical villages of the Apulian landscape and inland farmhouses that tell an ancient story dating back to the times of the Messapians.
Once you reach the sea, the doors of the Regional Natural Park of the Island of Sant’Andrea and Punta Pizzo coastline open up, a strip of white sand overlooking the spectacular bay and enclosing the treasures of Salento's nature.
The route starts from Gallipoli and the municipalities crossed are: Alezio, Taviano, Racale, Torre Suda, Marina di Mancaversa, Baia Verde.
The route mainly develops on asphalt roads (about 80%) with low traffic almost throughout. In the summer months of July and August, traffic on the coastal road is more intense.
Apulian farmhouses called 'masserie'
Farmhouses are ancient rural dwellings typical of Apulia. They are located in the countryside and often surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, and cultivated fields. Some of these traditional buildings date back to the medieval or Renaissance period and represent an important historical and cultural heritage of the region.
What does a farmhouse look like? A farmhouse is characterized by stone walls, inner courtyards, vaulted roofs, and sometimes watchtowers. Originally used as residences for farmers and places of agricultural production, farmhouses have often been renovated and transformed into charming accommodation facilities, where visitors can immerse themselves in Apulian history and tradition.
Farmhouses offer an authentic atmosphere and a unique experience, allowing visitors to live the countryside life in a suggestive and relaxing environment. In addition to their architectural beauty, Apulian farmhouses are often surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and offer the opportunity to taste genuine local cuisine, based on fresh and high-quality products. Visiting an Apulian farmhouse means immersing oneself in the culture and traditions of this fascinating region.
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Simpatico intinerario che si sviluppa partendo dall'abitato del comune di La Magdeleine per giungere, dopo circa 5 km al fantastico Col Pilaz. Giunti ai 2000 mt, boschi, laghetti di montagna e una splendida vista sul monte Cervino fanno da padroni. Procedendo verso una divertente discesa si attraversa un simpatico ruscello e lasciandosi alle spalle un piccolo alpeggio si raggiunge dopo circa 4 km il fantastico comune di Chamois dove la circolazione delle auto è vietata. Giunti nella piazzetta principale una piccola visita alla chiesetta del paesino ed una sbirciatina alla funivia sono d'obbligo.
Fatto tutto si abbandona il villaggio principale e salendo sulla destra della chiesetta, si attraversano piccole frazioni ed alpeggi per giungere con una stradina panoramica lo splendido lago di Lod. Un area pic nic e il laghetto permettono di rilassarsi e passare un po di tempo immersi nella natura. Pronti per scendere sulla sinistra dell'arrivo della seggiovia una simpatica discesa vi riporta nella piazzetta di Chamois. A sto punto il rientro verso La Magdeleine è molto piu semplice, si lascia sulla destra un simpatico altiporto dove chi è fortunato vede decollare qualche ultra leggero, e attraversando un bosco ricco di giochi per bambini e altre curiosità si sopraggiunge sul comune di La Magdeleine.
in Valle d'Aosta, in Chatillon, in Fenis, in Ayas, In Cervino valley, to Champlong lakes, in Chamois, to Lod lake, to Zerbon mount
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
in Monferrato, in Campo ligure, to Lerma Castle, to Lavagnina's lakes, in Capanne's natural parc
Percorso di media difficoltà, pedalando per 40% su asfalto e 60% su strade sterrate andreta alla scoperta di luoghi suggestivi e punti panoramici da urlo, gran parte del percorso verrà affrontato su strade secondarie, sentieri e qualche single track, alla portata di tutti coloro i quali hanno un minimo di dimestichezza nella guida off road.
Oliveto Lario, Lago di Como, Bellagio, Magreglio, Lezzeno
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 landscape.
Colorful circular route starting from the "Tojo Winery" farm, known for the production of excellent Moscato and Barbera wines, but not only ... ..
Canelli and its “Torre dei Contini”
The track will start downhill until you take a panoramic dirt road that will lead you through the vineyards. A stop with photos here is really worth it.
Once back on the asphalt downhill, the route will wind through a maze of secondary streets until it reaches the town of Calosso near its main hamlet, the Piana del Salto.
Continuing towards the hamlet of Sant’Antonio di Canelli, the route will force you to take a turn near the church of the same name.
From here you can also decide to proceed straight and then left, abandoning the path to follow the track called A05, considerably lengthening the tour in favor of a more complete excursion into the surrounding landscape.
By staying on the A08 route, you will quickly reach the junction for the Torre dei Contini.
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 Asti Langa.
Continuing the planned route you will return to take a dirt road.
Pay attention to the last part, which is quite steep.
The landscape, from here, is definitely worth the effort!
The track will also take you to what in the Piedmontese dialect is called "ciabot", that is a small farmhouse immersed in the vineyards once used as a tool shed.
From here you will have an exciting view over the whole landscape below, between Canelli and Santo Stefano Belbo.
The town of Canelli is a small town of about ten thousand inhabitants that rises near the southernmost border of the Monferrato Astigiano, 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.
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.
(At the end of the tour, take some time to visit this part of the city)
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.
Continuing along the track, the path will lead you back to the Tojo Company, from which you started.
in Monferrato, in Campo ligure, to Lerma Castle, to Lavagnina's lakes, in Capanne's natural parc
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 .
E-bike loop Cortemilia – Serole – Roccaverano – Valle Bormida: hazelnut groves, historic villages and authentic Alta Langa flavors
This circular cycling route starts from Cortemilia, the capital of the IGP Piedmont Hazelnut, and winds through the rolling hills that embody the spirit of the Alta Langa. It’s a perfect itinerary for lovers of e-biking, slow tourism, and authentic experiences that blend nature, history, and local food culture.
Leaving Cortemilia, the trail climbs towards Serole, a small village surrounded by woods and hazelnut groves, where the peaceful landscape invites you to slow down and enjoy the silence. From Serole, the route continues to Roccaverano, the highest village in the Province of Asti, famous for its medieval panoramic tower and the renowned Robiola di Roccaverano DOP cheese. A stop here is a must, to taste local specialties and take in breathtaking views of the surrounding hills.
The path then descends into the Bormida Valley, arriving in Monastero Bormida, a village with monastic origins, dominated by a majestic Benedictine castle and a medieval stone bridge, one of the most striking in the area. The historical atmosphere and riverside landscape make this stretch especially charming.
From Monastero, the route continues to Bubbio, known for its well-preserved historic center, stone alleys, and artisan workshops, and then on to Cessole, nestled among vineyards and hazelnut groves, in a landscape that captures the true essence of the Alta Langa.
The loop concludes by returning to Cortemilia, completing a bike tour that brings together nature, heritage, and local gastronomy. Perfect for a day trip on an e-bike or as part of a sustainable weekend in Piedmont, this route offers unforgettable moments in a unique and still-undiscovered territory.
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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