Tipi Percorsi
Highlights: Montjuic Olympic Stadium and Swimming Pool - Camp Nou Stadium and Museum
Sport have always been very important in Barcelona, even in Roman times. Much later, at the beginning of the 20th Century, football became the major sport in Barcelona. Barça was its main team, and it became a symbol, the national team of Catalonia. That’s why we built el Camp Nou, the biggest Football Stadium in Europe.
But the most important transformation of the city took place during the 80’ and 90’ with the 1992 Olympics: new beaches and harbours, awesome buildings, great opportunities. The main Olympic sites were the Ring at Montjuïc, and the Vila Olimpica and its harbour, both reachable with our e-bikes.
Along our tour we will see all these famous places, giving you a fully understanding of the recent history of Barcelona, that made it so famous all over.
Winter Time: 10.00
Summer Time: 10AM and 4PM
Meeting Point: Placa Reial
in Barcellona, in Barcelona
Ciclo escursione lungo la ciclovia dei Parchi nella tratta Serra san Bruno a Girifalco
in the Parco delle Serre, in the Natural Serre Park, in the Serre Park in Calabria
A ring loop between the beauties of a nature that passes from the 'still be wild all 'being almost drawn.
The path alternates between off-road traits (about 3/4 of the route) and traits on tarmac.
You can pedal down by costing the beach. Do you know that the Lake of Bolsena is one of the few seaside Italian lakes? for this you can also decide to park your ebikes and dive into the 'fresh water to have fun even more.
The route crosses the boroughs of Capodimonte and Marta as well as the beautiful one of Bolsena with its belvedere on the lake and its Castle.
Pedalando clockwise can enjoy a breathtaking scenario by climbing on the Via Francigena. Dall'more you can discover the wonder of the caldera of an ancient lake of volcanic origin, discover its islands like the Martana and the Bisentina.
L 'isle Bisentina is generally visited in summer until early autumn and is characterized by 7 churches that arise along its perimeter.
You can't miss a stop in Bolsena where-to satisfy l 'appetite that vien pedalling-you can stop to eat the Coregone, the typical fish in the area.
The photo used for this route is by Helena, and she was saved by Flickr as a photo with the allowed commercial use rights.
in Bolsena, at Bolsena Lake, in Gradoli, in San Lorenzo Nuovo, in Capodimonte, in Grotte di Castro, in Marta, in Montefiascone, in San Lorenzo Nuovo, in Valentano, in Orvieto, in Civita di Bagnoregio
This ebike tour will allow you to enjoy the Turin hills and its beautiful nature, until you reach one of its most famous peaks, the basilica of Superga. On the way back to the city, you will also pass by the Lavazza factory and museum, the Porta Palazzo market (the largest in Europe) and the historic center of Turin.
It starts from Via Madama Cristina 21, BikeSquare Torino electric bike rental point; head towards the Parco del Valentino and climb towards the Monte dei Cappuccini. From here, passing through the districts of Borgo Po and Madonna del Pilone, you go up to Pino Torinese, and then travel on the crest of the Collina to Superga.
Superga
To get to the 672 m altitude of the Basilica of Superga you pass through a beautiful road surrounded by trees between Pino Torinese and the basilica itself.
One you get there, you will find yourself in the large square of the basilica, where you won't know what to see first between the view of the city of Turin and the beauty of the building in front of you.
Particularly recommended is passing on the back of the building where you can find the monument to the Torino FC players, who disappeared in a plane crash near Superga on May 4, 1949.
After the visit, you can proceed with a long descent towards the city.
Heading back towards Turin: Parco della Colletta, Lavazza e Porta Palazzo
Back in the city, we recommend passing through the Colletta park to avoid traffic in order to pass in front of the Einaudi Campus and to get closer to the headquarters.
In addition to the Lavazza headquarters, you can find the Lavazza museum and a museum with archaeological remains found during the construction of the palace.
Finally, you can admire the Porta Palazzo market, the largest market in Europe, where you can be sure that you will find that Asian spice you have been looking for for some time or any other fantasy of yours.
Extending the tour to nearby Baloon you will find the most fascinating antiques / second hand / junk market you can imagine.
Getting inside the historical city center, Savoy's palaces and going back home
To return to the historic center you pass through the Porte Palatine, those that were once the true gates of the city.
In series you can visit the Turin Cathedral, where the Holy Shroud is exhibited on significant occasions and the Palazzo della Città, seat of the town hall.
Subsequently, passing through via Garibaldi (street famous for the "vasche", so you walk and see all the shops) you pop out in Piazza Castello, where you can admire the medieval castle embellished with the eighteenth-century facade of the Juvarra, the modern Regio theater (theater for the Opera) and the Royal Palace. A railing with the opening guarded by the bronze statues of the mythological Castor and Pollux on horseback (Pollux distinguishable by the star on the forehead that certifies his divine nature) separates Piazza Castello from the courtyard of Palazzo Reale, seat of the Royal armory. A padlock in the center of this passage identifies according to some one of the gates of paradise and according to others one of the vertices of the white magic triangle Prague, Lyon, Turin.
From Piazza Castello you enter Via Lagrange to enter the fascinating, elegant and enchanting Piazza Carignano.
This square has a concentration of beauty and history that you will hardly find elsewhere! Here, in fact, you can admire, immersed in the maximum expression of Piedmontese Baroque:
Palazzo Carignano, seat of the first Italian parliament
Il Cambio restaurant, what was once the most loved restaurant by Cavour
The Egyptian museum, the second largest museum in the world for Egyptology
Then we advance and proceed towards Piazza San Carlo, the living room of Turin, a place where we advise you to stop and admire it as one of the greatest examples of elegance and Savoy baroque.
Passing between two Baroque churches you enter the next CNL square with the male and female statues representing respectively the Po and the Dora, the main rivers of Turin. Continue along Via Roma in the direction of the monumental facade of the Porta Nuova station reaching the Sambuy gardens. From here, take the Via Nizza cycle path to Corso Marconi where the building that was the headquarters of FIAT is located (on the right in white tuff) and return to Via Madama Cristina reaching the rental point after a few blocks.
in Turin
SANTA SEVERA / BRACCIANO
In its sixteenth stage, the GTL once again leaves the sea to go inland, in the last stretch towards Rome, one of the most scenic: the Tolfa Mountains, the Sabatini Mountains and the area of the volcanic lakes north of Rome. Leaving Santa Severa and its castle, we take secondary roads in the countryside close to the Aurelia through the Macchiatonda Regional Nature Reserve, up to Cerveteri. Here it is certainly worth stopping for a visit to the splendid Etruscan necropolis of Banditaccia. From here we return to the coast to pass the seaside resorts of Ladispoli and Marina di San Nicola, connected to each other by a cycle path obtained from the route of the old railway line, near the imposing Odescalchi Castle. After San Nicola, the maritime landscape gradually gives way to barren hills first, and then to lush pine forests, until it climbs into the woods in the direction of Castel Giuliano, a few steps from the waterfalls of the same name and its ancient fortress. A little more climb near the Caldare di Manziana and its woods, and the vegetation becomes even thicker: we have reached what was the edge of the volcano, and we can look into the blue of its original crater, Lake Bracciano. The destination of this stage welcomes us in a spectacular way, with its tuff houses piled up and gathered around the imposing Odescalchi Castle.
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
Alive an 'Experience between past, present and future. Latronic ceramics, groves and riddles along a path in e-bike.
The Ancient Appian Way and Baths of Caracalla
The e-bike tour starting from the Baths of Caracalla along the Ancient Appian Way is a unique experience that allows you to immerse yourself in the ancient history of Rome on an e-bike and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. You will ride along the ancient road, admiring cobblestones and cobblestones, and along the way you will see tombs, churches, mausoleums, villas, and milestones. It's like walking through the most beautiful and rich open-air museum in the world, where every object has a story to tell.
Among the many sites, we remember the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella and the Catacombs of San Callisto, where the tranquility of the Roman countryside makes the ride very pleasant and relaxing.
Santa Maria Delle Mole and the Appia Nuova
On an e-bike, you will cross the Roman countryside, pass through Santa Maria delle Mole, and then continue on the Appia Nuova. In Santa Maria della Mole, you can visit Palazzo Colonna, an important historic residence that houses a rich collection of art and precious frescoes. The magnificent rooms of the palace testify to the history and importance of the Colonna family, one of the oldest and most important in Rome. Along the Appia Nuova, there are numerous artisan shops offering local products such as ceramics, carved wooden objects, traditional fabrics, and much more. You can buy unique and high-quality souvenirs to take home an authentic piece of local craftsmanship.
Ariccia and Traditional Roman Cuisine
The e-bike tour is full of culinary delights, and stopping at one of the many restaurants along the Ancient Appian Way is a must to taste local specialties. For example, you could try the famous porchetta di Ariccia, a traditional dish of roasted pork, or enjoy a plate of pasta all'amatriciana or carbonara pasta, two typical dishes of Roman cuisine. Once you reach Ariccia, you cannot miss a visit to the famous bridge and the charming Piazza di Corte, where you can enjoy a great snack. It will surely be a pleasant e-bike ride through the Roman countryside rich in history and beauty.
a Empoli, in Val d'Arno
Si parte dal punto di noleggio BikeSquare di Casaleggio Boiro per compiere un anello sul quale tragitto si potranno vedere quattro castelli particolarmente suggestivi. Il percorso si svolge su strada asfaltata, da Lerma fino a Strada Bellaria e poi in Strada Casale Bacchetti. Si arriva all'abitato di Silvano D'Orba e si costeggia la collina del Castello. Si attraversa il caratteristico borgo connotato dal suo imponente castello e noto per le sue distillerie di grappa. Si ritorna risalendo i tornanti percorrendo una strada sterrata panoramica che si ricongiunge a Strada Bellaria. Si svolta a destra nella sterrata “Cascina Canali” fino ad arrivare al ponte sul torrente Piota. Si arriva alla S.P. 172 che si percorre svoltando a destra per circa 300 m per poi attraversare e prendere la strada asfaltata che porta a Tagliolo Monferrato, antico borgo medioevale che sorge intorno al castello, composto da strette viuzze, muri in pietra ed archivolti, con la casa del boia e la Chiesa di S. Maria Annunziata, antica parrocchiale.
Ancora visibile è l’edificio della Corte d’appello sede di tribunale durante il XVIII secolo
La chiesa più antica è S. Vito, situata all'interno del cimitero, che fu la prima parrocchia del paese. L'attuale parrocchia è San Nicolò, nella piazza prospiciente il Castello, con un campanile in pietra arenaria lavorato a sbalzo. Da Tagliolo si ritorna a Lerma percorrendo la S.P. 170 e da lì si rientra a Casaleggio.
in Monferrato, in Campo ligure, to Lerma Castle, to Lavagnina's lakes, in Capanne's natural parc
What's better than a day outdoors at the foot of the mountains?
And what's better than a day outdoors at the foot of the mountains among enchanting landscapes and without the thought of having to drive a car?
This is the experience in the Terre del Monviso that allows you to arrive by train and leave by bike!
You can reach Saluzzo by train along the Savigliano-Saluzzo-Cuneo line. The line is managed by Arenaways, our partner in promoting this train+bike experience.
The BikeSquare Monviso rental companies will take care of delivering the e-bikes at the station and illustrate the route that you can follow from the BikeSquare app.
The route is simple and allows you to reach the center of Saluzzo and get to the top where the most beautiful buildings linked to the history of this town and the Marquisate of Saluzzo are concentrated.
The route continues to Staffarda and from here, after visiting the Abbey and admiring its magnificent cloister, you can pedal towards Revello which welcomes you to the Po Valley - and then return to Saluzzo.
It is advisable to book this experience at least 2 days in advance so as to allow the rental agents at the BikeSquare Monviso rental point to organize the delivery.
in paesana, at pian del re, at pian della regina, in ostana, in sanfront, in revello, in saluzzo, in staffarda, in bagnolo, in barge, in crissolo, at pian mune, in valle bronda, in brondello, in castellar, in rifreddo
Facile percorso in ebike da Aracena a Corte Concepcion
nella Sierra de Aracena, ad Aracena, al Molino Río Alájar, a Huelva
Partendo dall'abitato di La Magdeleine (frazione Brengon dove si affittano le bici) salire in direzione frazione Artaz.
Lasciata la frazione, la strada diventa sterrata e con una leggera pendenza. 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. Fermatevi a contemplare la bellezza della zona lacustre ai piedi di sua maestà il CERVINO.
Riprendete la strada sterrata mantenendo il lago alla vostra destra e al bivio prendete il sentiero di destra (indicazione per Chamois). Preparatevi ad una bella discesa pedalabile che si ricongiunge alla poderale che collega La Magdeleine a Chamois. Da lì in un paio di minuti giungerete al tradizionale paesino privo di macchine.
Dalla piazza antistante il municipio, si imbocca la strada che attraversa il villaggio e che parte da dietro la Chiesa.
Risalire la strada in pavè, svoltando a sinistra una prima volta e, quasi all'uscita dall'abitato, una seconda volta, seguendo le indicazioni per il Lago Lod.
Qui la salita diventa erta per un breve tratto, poi ripiana e diventa sterrata. Proprio alla sommità dell'abitato si incontra un bel raccard. Poco oltre vi è la zona sportiva con campo di calcio e di pallavvolo.
Svoltare a destra seguendo la strada sterrata carrozzabile. Poco a monte si può continuare sullo sterrato oppure, preferibilmente, svoltare a sinistra lungo un sentiero gradinato.
La vista si apre verso sud-ovest, sulle cime del versante opposto della Valtournenche: la Becca d'Aver, il Mont Méabé, La Punta e il Dome de Cian. Il sentiero prosegue, a tratti delimitato da muretti e da palizzate, fra prati e radi alberi. Si attraversa quindi la strada sterrata ed in breve si raggiunge il Lago Lod, nei cui pressi è stata realizzata un'area attrezzata per il pic-nic.
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
The ring route by ebike starts from the MOU Contadini Birrai rental point in Genazzano, near the Colonna Castle. Crossing the historic center you can admire the wonderful alleys and architectural monuments, in particular along the road of the olive groves you can admire the famous Nymphaeum of Bramante (https://www.genazzano.org/comune/ninfeo-bramante/128 to be inserted as connection). Continue along the sloping road, surrounded by nature and olive groves, until you reach the panoramic observation point from which you can admire the entire historic center of Genazzano. Continuing along the path, always on a gentle slope, you will find the valley on the left and the mountain on the right, located on the top you can see the village of Capranica Prenestina. Arrived in the village of San Vito Romano you will cross the charming historic center, the grove, and then take the road that will lead you to the olive groves of the La Rosciola farm. Here you can take a welcome break and learn about the art of olive milling in the La Rosciola company oil mill. The ring excursion will end, still following roads immersed in the hills planted with olive groves, returning to the historic center of Genazzano, where you can taste the craft beers of MOU Contadini Birrai, buy the products, and on Sundays you can also visit the Colonna Castle.
TARQUINIA / SANTA SEVERA
After ten routes inland, between hills and mountains, the GTL15 returns to the sea, this time north of Rome: it is a simple and quiet stage, about fifty km almost all on the plain, sheltered by the coastal chain of the Tolfa Mountains. This stage follows the course of the future Tyrrhenian Cycle Route, of which there are only a few small sections, following the course of the busy Via Aurelia in parallel and taking advantage of its coplanar and secondary roads. From Tarquinia we lose the remaining altitude by gaining the coast, and from there we head south: on our route, pleasant seaside resorts such as Tarquinia Lido and Santa Marinella, as well as important ports such as Civitavecchia. The track winds around the new Aurelia trying to avoid it in every way, now on the seafront of the villages crossed, often already equipped with safe cycle paths, now on the roads of the hinterland. Our destination, Santa Severa, is embellished by the scenic Castle, which stands right on the sea, on what was the ancient site of Pyrgi, an Etruscan settlement.
In questo percorso,oltre a pedalare immersi nella natura incontaminata delle nostre Valli potrai godere dei panorami delle Big Bench di Mongiardino Ligure e di Vobbia.Durante questo tour attraverserai 2 pachi regionali, in Liguria Il Parco Dell' Antola e in Piemonte, il Parco dell' Alta Val Borbera.
in Val Borbera, in Arquata Scrivia, in Gavi, to Borghetto Borbera
in Val Borbera, in Arquata Scrivia, in Gavi, to Borghetto Borbera
We invite you to join us on a discovery of Slovenian most notable architect life and work: Jože Plečnik.
With yours or ours e bikes we shall stop at some places in the city center like Market (Adamič Lundrovo Nabrežje 1), Three Bridges (Prešerov trg 1) and Congress Squre (Kongresni trg 15).
Later on, we are going to focus on his works outside of the city center: we shall reach the area of Tivoli park (Celovška cesta 23) , ride along Roman walls (Mirje 19), reach Krakovo and his home area Trnovo (Karunova ulica 4). Here we shall visit his home-museum.
After lunch in a local restaurant, we suggest to bike:
1: along Ljubljanica river toward Ljubljana Marshes (Črna vas 48) where his famous church has been built almost 100 years ago
2: to continue to Ljubljana's cementary Žale (Med hmeljniki 2) and back to the city center with a stop at another Plečnik's work: a franciscan church in Šiška (Černetova ulica 20).
This is a full day tour, easy (flat terrain), comfortable ride.
Meeting place is flexible, where the best suits to you.
For more information or if you would like to do the tour with a local guide, please contact Slovenia Guides.
The ebikes can be hired at the Center located in Ljubljana shopping area.
a Lubiana, in Slovenia, a Ljubljana
in Monferrato, in Campo ligure, to Lerma Castle, to Lavagnina's lakes, in Capanne's natural parc
A horse-drawn ring between the high and the low Formazza valley, will be an opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the suggestive discourses that welcomed the walsers when they arrived from the nearby Canton Valais (CH) in search of new pastures. A leap in the past, exploring one of the most suggestive waterfalls of Europe chastened into one of the least known valleys of Italy.
Attention : The path is only partly walkable with the bike trailer for children. In the stretch between the locations "Ponte" and "Under Frua" it is necessary to use the carrable road if you want to opt out of this solution. Even for all those who are not familiar with the MTB, it is ill-advised to move from the cycling between the two traits above, because the ramping up of the ramps and the close back could create difficulties.
What to see, Formazza-the Fracks
All rich in history and charm, take the time to explore the typical walser dwellings immersed in the greenery of the meadows and rich in colors in each season.
Antillone [ Puneiga ], fraction no longer inhabited, is a destination of walks to reach the nearby Alpeans of Vova and Salecchio.
Brendo [ In Dä Brendu ], "in the woods downed with the fire", is a tiny agglomeration of houses collected around the Chiesetta of the Madonna del Carmine. From here, the Valley shrinks and is steeped in steep. In the vicinity lies the Central Giacinto Motta that exploits the hydroelectric basins of Morasco, Vannino, Sruer, Toggia and Kastel for the production of Energy Electricity.
Canza [ Früduwald ] and Grovella [ Gurfalu ], "woods of the waterfall" and "area of the boulders". They are two fractions between them close to where numerous ancient dwellings in larice built by the Walsers are counted. In Canza L' abate was partially destroyed by an avalanche in 1951 that caused numerous casualties.
Church [ in der mattu ], "located between the meadows", is the seat of the Formazza Parish. The fraction is made up of a small agglomeration of houses that gathers around the Saints Bernardo and Carlo's Parrochial. In the fraction is also the ancient Walser Cemetery with the wooden crosses, equal for each deceased.
Fondovalle [ Schtafulwald ], "court for the cattle surrounded by the woods", or "forest of the enclosure," is the first village adagiarised on the afflicted plain on the "Casse" cliff. Originally the village was wooden but it was destroyed by an immense avalanche in 1863 and rebuilt in masonry.
Foppiano [ Undrum Stalda ], is the first of the Valley and is inhabited all year round. Within the fraction there is the Oratorio dedicated to St. John and typical wooden constructions.
Frua [ Uf Der Frütt ], location famous for winter tourism and for the Cascade del Toce.
Ponte [ Zumschtäg ], is the heart of the Valley and home to City Hall. The name of the Fration refers to the presence of the only bridge on the River Toce. In Fraction there is also a school for the children of the elementary school where the old Walser dialect is still learned. At the end of the country, towards the Brendo fraction, lies the oldest formaze house, the Casa Forte, ancient home of the amhand, the head of the walser colony. Here, too, there is a dedicated Oratorio in Santa Caterina. Inaugurated on November 25, 1661, the church was expanded in 1884. The last renovation dates back to 1986-1987.
San Michele [ Tuffald ], "deep woods," the woods close to the fraction were devastated by a large fire in 1765. The landscaper is home to an Fund Sci Centre, with a 12 km runway ring that runs all the flat part of the Valley, from Ponte to Fondovalle. At the location are also two religious buildings : Church of St. Michael and St. Lucia built in 1663.
Under Frua [ Unter Der Frütt ], "under the Cascade" of the Toce. There is a cloth and two large structures predominantly used by the Salesians for summer gatherings and various gatherings.
Valdo (Wald), "woods", ancient home of the Municipality of Formazza now moved to Ponte. In The Fraction is present the chairlift of the Sagersboden that leads to the top of the Pista of the Campions so defined for its beauty and typology.
Focus, the Walsers
The Walsers (contraction of the German Walliser, i.e., vallese, inhabitant of canton Valais) are a population of Germanic origin that inhabits the alpine regions around the Mount Rosa Massive. Whose language is defined as Titsch, Töitschu or Titzschu, terms related to German Deutsch.
Established in the Valley of the Goms, during the centuries XII and XIII, Walser settlers from the high Valais settled in different locations of the Alpine arch in Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and France. The history of the Walser people in the south of the alps begins in the middle of the thirteenth century, for progressive migrations, developing over time the allocated settlements that we know today.
Their peculiarity was that of having given birth to a model of colonizing high quotas occupying and transforming abandoned alpeses. The Val Formazza represented the entrance door of the Walsers, from here they transitioned and colonized the Alpine arch on the Italian side, whose first stable settlements stood beyond the 1,800 mt.s.l.m. Their peculiarity was that they gave birth to a model of colonizing the high stakes by occupying and transforming abandoned alpeses, valleys and spoiled mountains with permanent settlements.
Focus, Sbrinz Route
All years in late August, for more information www.sbrinz-route.ch
Historical resuming in costume of the journey that unites Bern to Domodossola, a walk in multiple stages during which the journey is relocated to the teaching of tradition. A great way of communication that already 600 years ago, through the Gries Pass, at 2479 m of the quota between the Val Formazza and the Upper Valais, constituted the most direct route between the Lombard Plain and central Switzerland. From Milan to Bern, from the Mediterranean to the plains of Central Europe, they transitioned men, goods, ideas. It was a commercial street, a caravaniera traveled from long rows of mule loads of goods. From the north they went down cattle, skins and cheeses (the "sbrinz" of the Oberland Bernese), but also luxury products such as the precious crystals worked by the monks of Engelberg destined for Italian courts. From the south, the cloths and lust lumps and the wine of Ossola, exported to the court of France.
Focus, the Orrids of Uriezzo
A small canyon located in the municipality of Premia. In the course of the last glaciation (finished about 12,000 years ago) in the present Valle Antigorio and Formazza was the Ghisteel del Toce that with the passage of time and with the help of the torrents at its base eroded the rock by going to form this particular natural spectacle. The tortuous cunics and the throats that it is possible to admire today were formed once the glacier has disappeared. The draining of the various glacial streams has left room for a real canyon that you can visit on foot today. The phenomenon of erosion has created a very rare natural landscape in the Alps. The water force has made up a series of large subcircular cavities separated by narrow and tortuous cunicles whose walls are covered with grooves, volutes and niches.
Focus, Piero Portaluppi-Architect
was one of the most important architects and urbanists of the first half of the ' 900 Italian. Although he has operated predominantly in northern Italy, and in particular for the high bourgeoisie meneghine, he has a real revolution in the way of thinking about the architecture of public and private spaces. Over the course of his career he has carried out projects in a number of areas : not only palaces and residential villas, but also hydroelectric power stations-in which he applied architectural styles more related to historical construction than to industrial-funerary newsrooms, exhibition pavilions, hotels and much more.
Focus, the Formaggi of the Val d' Ossola
Among the cheeses of the Val d' Ossola a place of honor certainly occupies the Bettelmatt, the "cheese of the Gods," produced in seven alpeses of the Antigory valleys and Formazza at an altitude of between 1800 and 2400 meters. The Bettelmatt is produced in the summer, and it is a cheese that nods the great tradition of breed breeding of brown breed. Obtained from the milk of one milking, worked raw and whole, therefore with two daily work, it is a true triumph of perfumes, aromas and unmistakable flavours from the aromatics pastures of the Alps Lepontine.
The maturation of the Bettelmatt can vary from a few months to more years, but only after at least 90 days of seasoning the aromas and perfumes reach the height of the intensity. Of yellow gold or clowns, thick and bronze with maturation, intense, prolonged and deep, aromatic, never trivial flavour.
Other characteristic cheese is Ossolan : a semi-fat or fatty cheese from the delicate, herbaceous, more intense and prolonged flavour in the course of the affinity, used as a dish as a stant and also in the preparation of the traditional potato gnocchi, chestnut flour and pumpkin, or in the poles conce, or still with rye bread to form the traditional oxolan merenda.
a Verbania, sui Laghi, sul Lago Maggiore, nella Val d'Ossola, Premosello-Chiovenda, Vogogna, Macugnaga, sul Toce, Lago di Mergozzo
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