Tipi Percorsi
The cycling route from Montalto to Pieve San Giorgio, located in the province of Imperia, offers a fascinating experience through the Argentina Valley and the Armea Valley, characterized by breathtaking natural landscapes, historic villages, and a rich local culture.
Route Description
Departure: Montalto Ligure
The starting point is the picturesque village of Montalto Ligure, situated on a hill that offers a panoramic view of the valley below. Before setting off, it's advisable to visit the historic center and the parish church.
Initial Stretch: Descent towards the Argentina Valley
Begin the route with a descent that will take you down to the Argentina Valley. The road is scenic and allows you to admire the lush greenery of the surrounding hills and the typical olive groves of the area.
Crossing the Argentina Valley
As you continue, you will pass through various small villages such as Camporosso and Coldirodi, where you can stop for a coffee or taste local products. The valley is characterized by a rural landscape with vineyards and olive groves, perfect for taking photographs.
Arrival at Pieve San Giorgio
After cycling through the valley, you will arrive at Pieve San Giorgio, another enchanting Ligurian village. Here you can explore the cobbled streets and visit the local church. Pieve San Giorgio is famous for its tranquility and the beauty of its panoramas.
Distance and Difficulty
The route is approximately 15-20 km long, depending on any detours you decide to take. The difficulty is moderate, suitable for cyclists with some experience. There are some climbs, but also flat sections that make the route accessible.
This itinerary not only offers the opportunity to cycle in a stunning natural setting but also to discover Ligurian culture and traditions. Enjoy your ride!
Monte Saccarello, Taggia, Badalucco, Montalto Carpasio
This self-guided tour is recommended for expert bikers. Pedal through Roseto and Casal Molarathen reach the Vivaro Meadows. This is the most beloved place for a day-trip outside of Rome. There are inns , holiday farms and pic nic area . Going down reach Rocca of Papa. It's coming back to the starting point.
During the Second World War Ljubljana was encircled by a bob wire fence. It was a very difficult time for the locals: there was not enough food in the city and they were not allowed to exit and to go to the countryside as well.
After the war, in the area of the fence locals made a so-called Path of Remembrance and Friendship, a green ring around Ljubljana.
The trail is suitable for walking as well as for cycling. It is 34 km long and all the time well kept. There is an alley of more than 7000 trees and you are going to enjoy their shade throughout of the tour.
You can start your tour at any place. The closest to the city centre is the part on the south - near Petrol gas station Barjanska 90. Later on just, follow the green and white sign.
In addition, we suggest doing the trail counter clockwise. This way you are going to have the steepest part at the beginning and later on, you can enjoy a pleasant, mainly flat ride.
The ebikes can be rented at the Center located in Ljubljana shopping area.
a Lubiana, in Slovenia, a Ljubljana
**Update on 22nd September 2020**
The following text and the linked "hikes" routes are part of the Gallo Nero Bike Day event on last 20th September 2020. Together with the organising body we decided to let the routes be available all year round, hoping that more and more people decide to cycle on our roads. If you want to visit wineries, restaurants and businesses who joined the event, please call in advance because special menus and prices and opening times may vary without notification.
The two routes, the Granfondo (135 km, elevation difference 2621 m) and the Mediofondo (83 km, elevation difference 1526 m), offer breathtaking views of our countryside, the ultimate iconic Italian landscape. Starting in Radda in Chianti, where cyclists can admire the old city walls, and ending in Greve in Chianti, the birthplace of explorer and navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano, the route breezes by vineyards in the sunny Golden Basin of Panzano in Chianti, cuts through San Casciano and then dips down towards Castellina in Chianti, chosen by Michelangelo Buonarroti as his personal retreat. The long route meanders through the southernmost part of the territory, among lush vineyards and breathtaking hills, like the ones of San Regolo and Castagnoli. Both routes descend and rise several times, but don’t include highly technical incline climbs, allowing participants to enjoy the amazing landscape in its most glorious moment – the end of summer.
in Chianti, in Greve in Chianti, in Cavriglia, in Radda in Chianti, in Gaiole in Chianti, in Castellina in Chianti, Eroica, Tuscany in ebike
Have you ever thought about how cool it can be to discover a city by night?
With our electric bike Night Tour, you’ll be able to explore the best of Barcelona by bike when the sun goes down and the streets are less crowded: we’ll take you to admire charming hidden spots that are even more charming at dusk.
The tour will end in Plaça d’Espanya to admire the Magic Fountains, a spectacular work of architecture that will amaze you with its exhibition of colors, lights, music and water games: the combination of all these elements just makes pure magic! Highly recommended!
Summer: Thu & Sat at 8.00pm
Winter: not available
Meeting Point: Placa Reial
in Barcellona, in Barcelona
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.
a Verbania, sui Laghi, sul Lago Maggiore, nella Val d'Ossola, Premosello-Chiovenda, Vogogna, Macugnaga, sul Toce, Lago di Mergozzo
One-day 40 km tour in the Monferrato area around Acqui Terme. Visit Montechiaro d'Acqui and Castelletto d'Erro.
Castelletto d'Erro
Population 155, it's one of the peaks of this mountain area coloured by lavender fields. What to see: the medieval fortress now is just a square tower. The Assunta church contains a painting ascribed to Pietro Ivaldi called "il Muto" (the Mute"). Visit Sant'Onorato, a small chapel 1 km far from the village.
Montechiaro d'Acqui
The village is 15 km from Acqui Terme. The highest part is on the crest between Bormida and Erro Valleys: the landscape is astonishing. Its main features are the cobblestones streets, the vaults, the staircases made of sandstone. All of the houses are made of stones with plaques, gates and emblems with signs of the past centuries. You can visit the parish curch of Saint George (16th Century) and the Saint Catherine oratory, the latter is now the Peasants' Museum.
Ponti
During the Roman Age via Aemilia Scauri passed here. An original mileston was found here and is now protected under the City Hall arcades. Visit the ruins of the Marquis of Carretto castle and the parish church of the Assunta. Every year, on the last Sunday of April, there is the Sagra del Polentone, which is the Festival of the Big Polenta (local cornmeal mush).
in Monferrato, in Campo ligure, to Lerma Castle, to Lavagnina's lakes, in Capanne's natural parc
Il percorso Alta Langa Verde è un itinerario cicloturistico immerso nel cuore dell’Alta Langa piemontese, ideale per gli amanti della bicicletta elettrica (e-bike), del turismo lento e della natura incontaminata. L’anello attraversa alcuni dei borghi più affascinanti del territorio, offrendo panorami mozzafiato, salite dolci tra le colline e discese panoramiche verso la Valle Bormida.
Il punto di partenza e di passaggio principale è Bergolo, noto come il "paese di pietra", uno dei più piccoli e suggestivi comuni del Piemonte. Da qui si sale dolcemente lungo le colline panoramiche che dominano l’Alta Langa, circondati da boschi, vigneti e noccioleti. Il percorso prosegue in direzione Levice, altro borgo tipico che conserva il fascino rurale e autentico di queste terre.
Dopo Levice, l’itinerario scende nella Valle Bormida, attraversando paesaggi verdi e silenziosi, dove è possibile fare una pausa rigenerante vicino ai corsi d'acqua o in piccoli agriturismi locali. Da qui, si risale su altre colline, seguendo un tracciato ad anello che permette di esplorare a fondo il paesaggio variegato e ricco di biodiversità dell’Alta Langa.
Il percorso è perfetto per una gita in e-bike di una giornata o come tappa di un weekend cicloturistico. È adatto a ciclisti di livello intermedio ed è segnalato lungo tutto il tragitto. L’Alta Langa Verde è più di un semplice itinerario: è un invito a scoprire un territorio autentico, attraverso un'esperienza di mobilità dolce, ecoturismo e connessione con il paesaggio.
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 has been designed to allow individuals or groups to spend a few hours riding the e-bike in total carefree.
It is a circular route that starts and ends from the prestigious AC RANCH and will allow you to admire the splendid landscapes of the Alessandria countryside
What to see in the area
The tour is extremely easy, on average flat and suitable for everyone.
It is designed for groups and events and is very scenic.
Departing from the AC Ranch you will quickly reach the village of San Rocco and then take a secondary road until you reach the Municipality of Frascaro.
The road crosses cultivated fields that extend as far as the eye can see, giving cyclists a great sense of peace and tranquillity.
Once in Frascaro, you can consider a stop at the Osteria del Gallo Merlino, which will offer excellent dishes and typical Piedmontese specialties.
On the main square of the village there are charging stations for bicycles. Continuing the route, it will be possible to cross a small red iron bridge: these structures are typical of flat areas and are used by cyclists, pedestrians and tourists to cross the numerous streams that are used to irrigate the fields.
It is convenient to get off the bike and carry it by hand, as the bridge is quite narrow.
After a few more kilometers of pedaling it will be possible to reach the Giant Red Bench of Borgoratto Alessandrino which will offer you a pleasant view over the fields as far as the eye can see.
From the bench, the ride will continue on the way back passing through the Vigna dei Pastelli di Pico Maccario, a prestigious local winery.
in Monferrato, in Campo ligure, to Lerma Castle, to Lavagnina's lakes, in Capanne's natural parc
The Po is not just a river, it is a protagonist in the history of Cremona. Along its course it took place men, kingdoms, conflicts and generated culture with art, myths and legends.
The city has developed on its banks and exploited its resources, water and the ability to be a link on them, expanding its control even along its course leaving traces of different epochs still well visible today.
The path starts from Cremona following the left bank of the Po to the west to cross the point where the affluent Adda feeds it, called Punta d'Adda.
What to see in Crotta d 'Adda
It will be possible to see life stories related to the rivers painted on the walls of the houses, admire the nature generated by the water, the old ferry to cross the river, a circular experimental breeding and the history of the cremonese family Stanga that here has made a villa on natural terraction which rushes to the river area.
Crossing the rivers you reach the province of Lodi where at the Castello di Maccastorna remembers the figure of the Cremonese gentleman Cabrino Fondulo and the eccide accomplished in the castle of this small location, and then arriving at Castelnuovo Bocca d'Adda where to discover the Visconteo castle, bound to the Municipality of Cremona and the chapel of St. John the Baptist family of the Stanga family. The return will make you visit the real Punta d'Adda and a wooded path along the embankments.
This ebike tour to the west 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.
Based on your needs we can enrich the tailor-made tour and contact the most suitable facilities by sending a dedicated quote.
Pedaling with slowness is the best way of enjoying 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,
in Sibari, in Corigliano Calabro, in Schiavonea, at Piana di Sibari
A ring path with departure from Petriolo which, through secondary or shallow roads, allows to reach the Church Church of Santa Croce d 'Ete,
Marca Maceratese, nella Marca Maceratese, a Macerata, a Petriolo
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
Partendo dall'abitato di La Magdeleine (frazione Brengon dove noleggiate le bici) salire in direzione frazione Artaz, lasciata la frazione la strada diventa sterrata e con una leggera pendenza inizia la bella scalata per raggiungere i 2200m. Dopo alcuni km si raggiunge il lago di Crous, un piccolo lago di montagna dal grande fascino, superato quest'ultimo sulla destra si deve affrontare una complessa salita di circa 300m quindi marcia facile motore a turbo.
Finita la salita il sentiero ritorna pianeggiande e si raggiungono i laghetti del Col Pilaz. Giunti nei pressi della vasca recintata in cemento inizia, sulla destra, la vera e propria salita per andare alla conquista dei laghi di Champlong. Dopo alcuni km la strana diventa pianeggiante e sulla destra potete scorgere il lago di Charey ma dovete ancora proseguire ed affrontare nuovamente una salita importante. Prestate attenzione al fondo sdrucciolevole e se è il caso scendete dalla bicicletta e spingete, il tratto è breve. Una volta superato l'alpeggio di Charey e la difficile salita si continua per l'ultimo tratto di salita. Si arriva su di un tornantino e si sale decisi per raggiungere il "pianoro" dei laghi di Champlong.
Ecco che dopo un paio di km si scorge l'alpeggio di Champlong con il suo laghetto. Complimeti siete arrivati a 2200m in un'oasi dove la vista delle montagne e la natura vi lasceranno a bocca aperta. Dopo una pausa il percorso continua ancora una leggera salitina per raggiungere il colle che vi porta a Chamois, una splendida vista sul monte Cervino vi accoglierà. Infilatevi nella sella di gesso bianco ed iniziate la discesa verso Chamois. Fate attenzione alle pendenze perche la strada è sempre una poderale e con tutta calma godetevi la discesa. Sulla sinistra potete scorgere l'alpeggio dei Corts ma la strada va a destra e si inoltra nel bosco. Una volta affrontata la discesa nel boschetto giungerete ad un altro alpeggio, quello di Foresus. Da qui prestate attenzione perche la strada da prendere per andare al lago di Lod di Chamois è la seconda sulla destra appena dopo la discesina e procede in piano verso una piccola casetta. Una volta presa la strada dovrete percorrerla in piano per circa 1 km per giungere al fantastico laghetto di Lod. Da qui tutto facile procedete verso l'arrivo della seggiovia e sulla sinistra affrontate la divertente discesa verso l'abitato di Chamois. Una volta giunti in paese riprendete sulla destra dello stabile del comune la strada per La Magdeleine. In pochi minuti raggiungerete la postazione dei gelati arigianali. Ci siamo ancora 400m e ritroverete la strada asfaltata, girate a destra e raggiungete il centro del paese di La Magdeleine. Complimenti!
in Valle d'Aosta, in Chatillon, in Fenis, in Ayas, In Cervino valley, to Champlong lakes, in Chamois, to Lod lake, to Zerbon mount
ANGUILLARA / ROME THE VIA FRANCIGENA AND THE VEIO PARK
The last stage of the GTL (or the first, if you decide to leave northwards: it is not one-way!) largely exploits the route of the Via Francigena, in the last stretch of the long journey of the pilgrims who arrived in the Holy City. From Anguillara we pass through roads with little traffic near Lake Martignano – depending on the season, it will be more or less pleasant to stop for a swim – and then follow the course of the Cremera stream to the beautiful Sorbo Valley, where the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Sorbo stands. From here we can follow the GPS track and the sporadic indications of the Francigena up to the Veio Park, a city conquered by the Romans in the royal period, whose traces remain in an important archaeological site. We continue our journey towards the city through green patches and streams, along paths that are sometimes bumpy but always fascinating, up to the village of Isola Farnese and the Mola Waterfalls. At this point we still follow the course of the Cremera through secondary roads up to the point where it plunges into the Tiber becoming a tributary: we are now at the gates of the GRA, which we cross with an underpass, and in the northern suburbs of the capital: the entrance to the center is the task of the Tiber ridge, a cycle artery that runs along the river offering unexpected Roman views, from a perspective where traffic does not arrive. The routes to enter Rome include sections of Eurovelo 5 and Eurovelo 7.
a Empoli, in Val d'Arno
**Update on 22nd September 2020**
The following text and the linked "hikes" routes are part of the Gallo Nero Bike Day event on last 20th September 2020. Together with the organising body we decided to let the routes be available all year round, hoping that more and more people decide to cycle on our roads. If you want to visit wineries, restaurants and businesses who joined the event, please call in advance because special menus and prices and opening times may vary without notification.
The 8th edition of the Gallo Nero Granfondo race has been postponed to 2021. This year, bicycle enthusiasts will not take part in the usual Gallo Nero race on September 20th, rather they will have the opportunity to embark on a special ‘food and wine’ cycling tour for the day. Bike aficionados will be able to test their skills on either of the two Granfondo courses starting from any point of the itinerary. Whilst enjoying a ride through natural scenic beauty, they can stop along the way for a visit to the Chianti Classico cellars - many of which will be open for guided tours and tastings - or take a longer break in one of the several restaurants near the route, delighting in dishes specifically created for the occasion and dedicated to cyclists. Several Gallo Nero statues will mark the path and represent the focal point around which musical entertainment and other performances will take place.
Discover the various routes and points of interest on BikeSquare app:
Long (135 km)
Medium (83 km)
Short North (34 km)
Short South (28 km)
in Chianti, in Greve in Chianti, in Cavriglia, in Radda in Chianti, in Gaiole in Chianti, in Castellina in Chianti, Eroica, Tuscany in ebike
The excursion leads to the discovery of the sunny slopes between Chatillon and Saint-Vincent.
The experience of pedaling effortlessly through beautiful deciduous and coniferous forests and verdant pastures leads to the discovery of a unique corner of Valle d'Aosta where breathtaking views will be revealed as the gaze will be captured by the imposing mountains and by the ancient medieval castles guarding the central valley.
in Valle d'Aosta, in Chatillon, in Fenis, in Ayas, In Cervino valley, to Champlong lakes, in Chamois, to Lod lake, to Zerbon mount
E-bike Tour
The e-bike tour is ideal for a full-day excursion, discovering Roero and its wooded landscapes. The e-bike tour is not technical in nature, making it suitable for anyone who wants to spend a day immersed in wild nature while discovering typical Piedmontese products and folklore, searching for traces of the Masche.
The Masche
This e-bike route is designed to evoke ancient atmospheres and visit places where you can relive the mysterious atmospheres of ancient legends of Masche, the Piedmontese witches. The Masche are indeed witches but they aren't always malevolent or evil entities. Piedmontese Masche are mischievous, capricious - be careful not to make them angry, as they become vindictive. Unlike regular witches, Masche can also be good; they are healers, capable of curing people and animals, and can even save lives in danger.
Even today, sayings and expressions about them are still used, the most famous being "There are Masche around," typically used when something disappears, objects fall inexplicably, or strange noises are heard in the attic or between the beams and roofs of ancient houses. With an adventurous spirit, hop on the electric bike in search of the Masche!
Departure from Bra Train Station
The bike itinerary ideally starts from Bra; arriving at Bra railway station is convenient, where you can pick up your pre-booked e-bike and start your day tour. Bra is the birthplace of Slow Food and is famous for its cheese. The Cheese festival brings together enthusiasts and producers from around the world. Year-round, you can taste the famous "Bra Duro" and "Bra Tenero" cheeses accompanied by Bra sausage, another culinary excellence of the city. During the warm season, you can stop at a deli to buy Bra cheese and sausage, prepare a good sandwich, and enjoy a break from cycling by stopping along the way for a picnic.
Pocapaglia and the Masca Micillina
On the e-bike, you reach Pocapaglia, home of Masca Micillina, one of the most famous, if not the most famous, Masca of Piedmont. Pocapaglia is the heart of Roero, its countryside dominated by the "Rocche," harsh hills of sand and clay that, together with the immense wooded lands, make the panorama unique, creating a fantasy fairy-tale landscape. Could these natural elements have created the right atmosphere for the legend? If you've visited the Barbaresco Langa, you've surely seen the Rocche of the Seven Brothers and Lady of Langa, also "Rocche" but completely different. The trail followed by e-bike continues through woods and cultivated fields; among rustling leaves and singing wind, you might (perhaps) hear the voice of Masca Micillina.
Masca Micillina (Michelina) was born in Barolo and married a farmer from Pocapaglia. The poor woman had a frightening appearance: she was small, with a wrinkled face, almost bald, even toothless, and when she walked, she had a slow and crippled gait - in short, the classic witch appearance.
It wasn't her appearance that earned her the "title of Masca," but rather a series of discomforts and strange events she caused to the village inhabitants. One day a young man crossed her path, fell, and while running away in fear, noticed he had one foot facing forward and one backward; another time, Micillina touched a girl's back, and the next day she started developing a hump, and there were more such incidents...
To these strange events was added Micillina's ability to avoid being found by anyone, not even her husband, who spread the word that he had married a Masca.
Micillina was condemned to burn at the stake, and the sad sentence was carried out in Pocapaglia on the hill now called Bric d'la Masca, where some dark spots can still be seen today (many believe it's blood, but it's actually oxidized iron). This is an excellent panoramic point to stop and admire the landscape, listen to the sound of the wind, and who knows, maybe hear Micillina's voice!
Sommariva Perno
Continuing pedaling on the e-bike, you encounter woods and steep cliffs near the Rocche, alternating with fields and cultivated areas; surely the harsh and wild landscape gave the right popular inspiration to the birth of Masche legends. The landscape changes completely near Sommariva Perno, where the countryside is populated with vineyards and numerous orchards, and how can we not mention the famous and sweet strawberries of Sommariva Perno. During strawberry season, a stop at local producers for a delicious snack is highly recommended. The bike ride continues towards the villages of Baldissero d'Alba, Monteu Roero, and Ceresole d'Alba.
Sommariva Del Bosco
The final stop of the self-guided e-bike tour is Sommariva del Bosco or Sommariva Bosco, the border gate of Roero. Sommariva Bosco hosts the important fair "Amè l'Amel" (Love Honey), during which you can find local and non-local producers specialized in beekeeping offering the chance to taste many different kinds of honey. If the bike ride doesn't coincide with the fair, it's possible and recommended to stop at local producers and taste the excellent honey of Sommariva Del Bosco directly on-site. On the bike, you return to Bra, the beginning and end of the electric bike tour.
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
After kilometers and kilometers of coastline, the fifth stage of the GTL heads inland, to retrace the Tyrrhenian stretch of the Gustav Line, the retreat front of the German army at the end of the Second World War. The strategy imposed by Hitler was to leave death and destruction behind, and the villages in this area still bear the signs of what was the scene of bloody war actions between the Nazis and the Allies. We start from the archaeological excavations of what was once a flourishing Roman city of Minturnae, whose aqueduct is still clearly visible from the Appian Way, and we flank the Garigliano river, which at this point is crossed by a beautiful Bourbon bridge, to go up its course along the Way of San Filippo Neri. The road is slightly uphill and the first few kilometers are immersed in the bush, broken only by spas and dams on the river. The track dances on the border between Lazio and Campania, skirting villages such as Castelforte, Santi Cosma e Damiano, Sant'Ambrogio sul Garigliano. The kilometers before Cassino reveal the first signs of the Ciociaria countryside, with the pre-Apennines in front of us and the imposing figure of the Abbey of Montecassino, a Benedictine monastic complex famous for one of the most violent bombings of the last war, where there are still numerous monumental war cemeteries.
a Empoli, in Val d'Arno
Takes the way from the borgo on the sea of Gallipoli the fourth stage of the Cyclovia of the Ionian Salento to peddle along the coast and enter the coast and enter the river, in Santa Maria to the Bagno, the cycling on the cliff to Santa Caterina. Here we find ourselves in the great green pineta that mirrors in the crystal clear water of Porto Selvaggio. He then pedals on the catwalk in front of the sea of the Strea to arrive in Porto Cesareo, between dunes and white beaches. To mark the end of the stage is Torre Lapillo, the imposing fortress of the coastal defense system of the sixteenth century.
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