Tipi Percorsi
Un percorso che dal borgo di Buronzo, che con il suo castello consortile domina la Baraggia e le sue risaie, porta in un paesaggio unico, dominato dall'acqua e dalla natura.
Armonie in Corte
Punto di partenza è Armonie in Corte, con il suo giardino emozionale e le sue sale storiche dove consumare una colazione/merenda a base di prodotti del territorio (il riso e i suoi derivati non possono mancare). Il verde della Corte è realizzato seguendo i principi di biodiversità con piantumazioni di arbusti forestali robusti, dalla selezione e raccolta di semi provenienti dai boschi certificati dalla Regione Piemonte. Sfondo sono le pietre del Castello, i ciottoli di fiume, i blocchi di pietra. In questo si inserisce l'arte contemporanea, con il Terzo Paradiso di Michelangelo Pistoletto.
Lungo le vie d'acqua
Lungo la strada Buronzina, si incontra il Nuovo Canale della Baraggia e lo si costeggia, tra risaie e cascine, fino all'incastrone della Mapetta, un'opera di ingegneria idraulica sul cavo San Marco che ben racconta la gestione delle acque operata dal Consorzio di Bonifica della Baraggia Vercellese e Biellese e la sua importanza. Si prosegue lungo il cavo San Marco, fiancheggiando le tese d'acqua utili al ripopolamento avicolo della zona, arrivando al nodo idraulico Valversi (dal nome dell'omonima cascina) dove finisce la Roggia Marchionale. Tutto intorno, sono boschi cedui.
Le opere di ingegneria idraulica sono, insieme alla natura e all'agricoltura, i punti di interesse per eccellenza. Si incontra, per esempio, il sifone della Bartesa, un punto in cui su diversi livelli si incrociano "virtualmente" le acque della Roggia Marchionale e di una fontana naturale che prende il via nel vicino comune di Roasio. Tra boschi e risaie si incontrano laghetti per la pesca, aziende faunistiche venatorie private, ma anche spontanee nidificazioni di cicogne e aree di ripopolamento di uccelli e fauna tipica.
Si attraversa anche una ferrovia, la Santhià-Arona ormai in disuso, per tornare sulla Strada Buronzina e far rientro nel borgo di partenza.
in Baraggia, in Buronzo, in Biella, in Vercelli, in Gattinara, In San Giacomo Vercellese, in Rosavenda, in Sesia natural parc
A coastal stop, made up of Homeric suggestions, Greek and Roman history and beautiful villages framed by the overbearing blue of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Spectacular landscapes overlooking the sea, which mark the exit from the papal territories and the entry into what was the Kingdom of the Bourbons: the cultural influence of Naples and the South is felt, after all this is the southernmost stage of the entire GTL, which arrives right at the last municipality before the border of Campania, Minturno. From Monte San Biagio we pass the former customs between the two states, and descend into the plain of Fondi, skirting the lake of the same name. From here to Sperlonga, a charming seaside resort made up of white houses, the step is short. After passing the dirt roads of Lake Fondi, an easy seafront cycle path welcomes us first in the lower part of the village, then in a short climb to the ancient village, in whose alleys it is really worth making a stop. After Sperlonga, near which there are the remains of the villa of Emperor Tiberius, built right next to the sea cave that bears his name, the most spectacular stretch of road awaits us: the Ausoni mountains have been replaced by the Aurunci, and to avoid the Via Flacca, panoramic but full of dangerous tunnels overlooking the sea, we face the climb in the direction of Itri. The climb is challenging and monumental, but the view of the Pontine Islands and the Campanian Archipelago repays all the effort. Before entering Itri, whose castle and olives are still worth a visit, the track makes its way into the folds of the Aurunci until it reaches Gaeta, a fascinating fortified city with a pirate appearance, famous for the Sanctuary of the Split Mountain and for the tiella, the typical rustic cake of the area; the last kilometers towards Minturno run along the port with its murals, crossing Formia and Scauri to the destination.
a Empoli, in Val d'Arno
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
Starting from the ebike rental point of San Rocco Seno d'Elvio and going up through vineyards, you will reach the town of Madonna di Como, a panoramic plateau from which you can admire vineyards, hazelnut groves, woods and small villages in the background! Stop for a break or picnic in the little square dedicated to the industrious women of Langa, with the homonymous celebratory statue.
Then, leave to Mango and its impressing castle (home of the Enoteca Regionale del Moscato d'Asti). Before arriving in the village make a detour to the Ca' Moranda winery to enjoy a visit, including a wine tasting at this young winemaking facility.
After passing the village of Mango proceed in the direction of Coazzolo, where you can admire the Chapel of Moscato and continue by foot to the Vigna dei Pastelli (Vineyard of Crayons).
Discovering the big benches with ebike
Continue the descent and stop along the road that connects Coazzolo to Neive to admire one of the many giant benches () scattered throughout the territory and the musical amphitheater that can be reached by foot. After passing Coazzolo you can make a little detour to reach Cascina Saria where you can taste the wines of this area. To reach the Cascina you can turn right into Via Canova between km 25 and km 26 of the app.
While cycling, you can admire the village of Neive on your right, recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Going down to Borgonuovo continue to Neviglie, from which you will go up through the vineyards with breathtaking views to reach the village of Treiso, one of the 4 municipalities producing renowned Barbaresco wine. On your last km of the tour, do not forget to stop to enjoy the view of the Rocche dei 7 fratelli (clay rock walls inside a large crater) of which many legends are told. Try to finish the route in time so as not to miss the visit with wine tasting at the Adriano Marco and Vittorio winery.
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
Questo percorso segue la via Mercatorum e raggiunge la borgata di Serina passando lungo la strada provinciale e poi lungo una mulattiera immersa nei verdi boschi.
in San Giovanni Bianco, in San Pellegrino Terme, in Val Taleggio, in Camerata Cornello, in Dossena, in Valpiana, in Vedeseta, in Zogno
Partendo dal punto di noleggio ebike di Mongiardino Ligure,si segue la stradina "via Crêuza" che ripercorre l' antica VIA DELLA SALATA. Il nome dice tutto.Era una delle strade dove le carovane di muli carichi di sale, erano diretti verso la Lombardia e il Piemonte.Arrivati alla frazione di Costa Salata ,si prosegue atrraverso uno stretto bivio che sale a sinistra, segnallato da una freccia di legno. Qui si abbandona lo sterrato,e la stradina sale tranquillamente, vi sono piccoli tratti in cui il terreno e' sconnesso ed e' raccomandabile ,scendere e spingere per il breve tratto l' e-bike,in alcuni punti vi sono delle pozzanghere.La stradina si immerge in un bosco di castagni.A un certo punto si incontra un grande prato verde ,girando a sinistra si entra in quel che rimane del paese e della piccola chiesetta dedicata a San Pasquale.
Ritornati nella strada principale si prosegue verso Borassi ,Frazione di Roccaforte Ligure . Il percorso prosegue verso Montemanno, e qui si gode di una bellissima vista sulla Val Sisola e sui vigneti di Timorasso,Arrivati a Sisola si rientra pedalando lungo la strada ormai asfaltata.
in Val Borbera, in Arquata Scrivia, in Gavi, to Borghetto Borbera
Partenza: Montalto Ligure
Il percorso cicloturistico inizia nel pittoresco borgo di Montalto Ligure, un luogo ricco di storia e tradizioni. Qui, le stradine acciottolate e le antiche case in pietra offrono un'atmosfera suggestiva, perfetta per un caffè ristoratore prima di partire.
Tratto verso Carpasio
Lasciando Montalto, la strada inizia a scendere dolcemente verso Carpasio, un altro affascinante paese ligure. Il percorso è caratterizzato da panorami mozzafiato che si aprono su valli verdeggianti e colline punteggiate di uliveti. Durante il tragitto, avrai l'opportunità di ammirare il paesaggio tipico della Liguria, con i suoi colori vivaci e la vegetazione rigogliosa.
Arrivo a Carpasio
Arrivato a Carpasio, prenditi un momento per esplorare questo incantevole villaggio. Le sue stradine strette e le piccole piazze invitano a una passeggiata, e potresti anche fermarti per assaporare un piatto tipico della cucina locale in uno dei ristoranti del posto.
Verso Costa e Arzane
Dopo aver ricaricato le energie, il percorso prosegue verso Costa e Arzane. Qui, ti aspetta un tratto su una strada secondaria immersa nei boschi. Questo segmento è particolarmente affascinante: il profumo degli alberi e il canto degli uccelli ti accompagneranno mentre pedali tra la natura incontaminata. La strada è tranquilla e poco trafficata, permettendoti di godere appieno della bellezza del paesaggio circostante.
Ritorno a Montalto Ligure
Dopo aver esplorato Costa e Arzane, inizierai il viaggio di ritorno verso Montalto Ligure. Il percorso di ritorno offre nuove prospettive sul paesaggio, con la luce del pomeriggio che illumina le colline e i borghi circostanti. Man mano che ti avvicini a Montalto, potrai riflettere sulle meraviglie naturali e culturali che hai scoperto lungo il cammino.
Monte Saccarello, Taggia, Badalucco, Montalto Carpasio
E-bike discovery tour of Alta Langa starting from Murazzano
The e-bike cycling route in Alta Langa winds through vineyards and hazelnut groves, starting from the electric bike rental point in Murazzano. The electric bike makes it easy to reach the villages of Bossolasco and San Benedetto Belbo. The route meanders through the picturesque hills of Alta Langa, offering a cycling experience of remarkable scenic and cultural interest.
Murazzano
The loop tour starts from the e-bike rental point in the historic center of Murazzano. The historic center of Murazzano is pleasant to visit by bike and is dominated by the ancient cylindrical tower from the 13th century. The route continues outside Murazzano's town center and crosses pasture fields that produce excellent fodder for milk production used in making the famous Murazzano DOP cheese. If you're lucky, during the warm season, you can observe cows grazing in the pastures. With the guidance of the BikeSquare app, cycling will be pleasant on secondary roads with low traffic.
Bossolasco
After the first few kilometers of moderate ups and downs, which the e-bikes make super fun, the route reaches Bossolasco, also known as the "village of roses" for its roses scattered throughout private and public gardens, making visits particularly pleasant during the flowering season. Outside Bossolasco's town center, you can ride the electric bike through hazelnut groves and chestnut woods, with slopes rarely exceeding 8%. The village of Bossolasco, with its well-preserved medieval historic center, represents an ideal spot for a refreshing break.
San Benedetto Belbo
The second village reached on the e-bike is San Benedetto Belbo, named after the Belbo River. This section is characterized by panoramic hairpin turns that allow you to admire the Belbo Valley and its slopes covered with woods and terraces.
The route passes through various rural hamlets where you can still observe the traditional Langa stone architecture, a testament to the local farming culture. The vegetation gradually changes, moving from higher areas dominated by chestnut and oak woods to lower areas characterized by cultivated hazelnut trees.
Approaching San Benedetto Belbo, the bike route follows the course of the Belbo stream, entering a cooler and shadier environment. The village, tied to the memory of writer Beppe Fenoglio who set some of his most famous stories here, represents the final point of the itinerary. The village preserves interesting architectural elements such as the baroque parish church and ancient stone houses.
The e-bike tour comes to an end as you return to the starting point, Murazzano. At the end of the route, an aperitif with the famous Murazzano Toma cheese is highly recommended.
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
il percorso forse piu completo e affasciante del parco dell'appia antica
Essence... this is the name of this tour.The essence of Cordoba is the smell and the flavor.
Spring is the perfect time to discover and enjoy the smell of Cordoba. Smell of the flowers of our “Patios” , the courtyards with flowering balconies of the traditional Andalusian´s homes you can find only in Cordoba.
We gonna visit together 5 of the most beautiful Patios in Cordoba, passing through the magical streets of the Jewish district to arrive to San Basilio, one of the Cordoba's most charming squares, where we can find a lot of patios.
Then, we gonna taste the flavor of Cordoba. You will taste the Andalusian´s Gastronomy in a beautiful typical taberna cordobesa.
We cannot forget the culture and the history so, of course, in this tour we visit also the royal stables, the place where king Felipe II made a new horse´s breed, the Andalusian horse.
Price: 29 euros/pp. (including Patios and Horse Stable entrances, tapas and the bike route)
Meeting Point: Elektrik Shop - Calle Maria Cristina 5 (close to the Roman Temple)
in Cordoba
Discover Lake Garda by e-bike, from Verona! Beautiful ride to the lake and transfer back to Verona by train.
The itinerary goes out Verona following a safe bike path and approach the moraine hills that surround the lake. On the route, we can enjoy great view over Valpolicella and then, riding among vineyards and olive trees, over Lake Garda. After climbing a few easy hills, the road is all the way down to Bardolino, a nice village on the lakeside, the perfect spot for a ice-cream!
We ride on a bike path that flanks Lake Garda until Lazise, another typical village surrounded by medieval walls and overlooked by a castle. After visiting Lazise, we head inland again, we ride on nice panoramic hills and finally we get to Peschiera del Garda.
It’s time to say goodbye to Lake Garda: from Peschiera del Garda train station is just a 20 minutes train ride to Verona.
in Verona, in Valpolicella, in South Adige parc
A flat stage of sea and sand, which from the Pontine capital takes us to the places of the Odyssey, through history, nature and mythology. Mount Circeo, a promontory of incredible beauty stretching out towards the sea as if to testify to its past as an island, is according to tradition one of the landing places of Odysseus during his wanderings, the one where the Greek hero was welcomed by the sorceress Circe. The remains of a Roman temple on its summit were identified with his palace. The third stage of the GTL winds almost entirely along the route of Eurovelo 7, The Sun Route, or the long cycle path of the sun that takes us to the south of Europe A convenient cycle path from Latina takes us to the sea, near the first of the coastal lakes, that of Fogliano, where there is a WWF oasis that is a resting place for many water birds during their migrations. From here we continue through reclamation canals and coastal dunes to the promontory and the National Park, an incredible green lung of eucalyptus, maritime pines and Mediterranean scrub, within which the remains of the Villa of Domitian can still be visited. Skirting the coast to the south, we pass through the seaside resort of San Felice Circeo and its maritime caves, up to the stack of Terracina, a Greek and Roman colony, surmounted by the Temple of Jupiter Anxur. After Terracina, the last kilometers of the stage in the direction of Monte San Biagio try to avoid the Appian Way as much as possible, which after the ancient Papal Gate and the Pisco Montano narrows between the Ausoni and the sea, remaining on dirt roads and dirt roads around Lake Fogliano, in a semi-marshy panorama made up of migratory birds and coastal ponds.
a Empoli, in Val d'Arno
Un grazioso cancelletto separa il borgo antico della città di Montalbano Jonico, denominata dai residenti Terra Vecchia, da una suggestiva immersione nel cuore della Riserva naturale dei Calanchi per valorizzare un luogo unico che racconta come era la vita della Terra milioni di anni fa.
Il borgo antico è collegato alla valle del Fiume Agri da una mulattiera (appiett') che attraversano i calanchi della Riserva, un tempo via obbligata per i contadini che quotidianamente si recavano nei propri poderi (giardini).
Tra i nudi calanchi, ricchissimi di fossili e accenni di macchia mediterranea, si possono effettuare osservazioni botaniche, geologiche, paleontologiche e storico-culturali.
Il sito è stato definito dai massimi esperti un vero museo paleontologico a cielo aperto, costituito da un’immensa quantità e varietà di contenuto fossilifero con ben nove livelli vulcanoclastici, a testimonianza di altrettante e distinte eruzioni vulcaniche.
I Calanchi sono costituiti da una successione sedimentaria di età tra 1,2 milioni di anni e circa 640 mila anni che rappresenta l’espressione fisica (le argille) della transizione dal Pleistocene inferiore al Pleistocene medio.
Per purezza geologica e di stratificazione i Calanchi di Montalbano Jonico sono stati proposti all’Inqua (International Union for Quaternary Research) per il Chiodo d’oro (golden spyke).
Possibile, previa prenotazione, un rientro nel centro abitato con ebike del vicino centro noleggio Ginestrebike. Quest'ultimo offre la possibilità di adibire le sue ebike che le Cargobike di seggiolini ammortizzati a norma. Le Cargobike elettrificate con una capacità di carico fino ad 80kg sono state scelte da Noi per condividere con i Nostri bambini diversamente abili l'esperienza di una escursione in paesaggi incontaminati.
Alive an 'Experience between past, present and future. The historical monuments of Episcopy, its beauties and panoramic points.
Beautiful tour suitable for lovers of "climbs", it allows you to explore the rural areas of Villacidro, with the first stop at the church of San Sisinnio with its centuries-old olive trees. You proceed uphill towards one of the panoramic points that allows you to enjoy a complete view of the town and the beautiful lake on the Rio Leni.
Arrived at the panoramic point overlooking the lake, proceed uphill to the extreme point of the panoramic road of "Gariazzu", arrived at the gate that delimits the municipal road from the forest road, the route is reversed and you can enjoy the whole panorama of the valley downhill , arrived at the panoramic point, proceed towards the reservoir and follow the asphalted road that runs along the lake to the extreme point and proceed for about 2 kilometers towards the woods of Monti Mannu, you will arrive at the first source and take the opportunity to recharge the water supplies and enjoy a fresh break.
We reverse the route and head back towards the lake and follow the road that runs along it until we reach the embankment "wall" which offers us a beautiful view of the whole lake.
We proceed downhill for a few kilometers and turning left we head towards the town, a constant climb makes us rise in altitude and allows us to start our urban ride from the highest part of Villacidro.
The town hall with its panoramic terrace, Piazza Zampillo and the church of Santa Barbara, patron saint of the town, up to the Liberty-style washhouse.
After crossing the historic center, proceed uphill towards a new panoramic point, cross the entire cycle-pedestrian area overlooking the town and head towards the famous Sa Spendula Waterfall, here after a refreshment break you resume your pedaling and head towards the starting point.
in Sardegna, nella Sardegna meridionale, a Villacidro, nel Medio Campidano, nel Sud Sardegna
in Monferrato, in Campo ligure, to Lerma Castle, to Lavagnina's lakes, in Capanne's natural parc
Partendo da Armonie in Corte con una buona colazione/merenda a base di prodotti tipici locali, si pedala lungo la strada per San Giacomo Vercellese dopo aver puntato l'attenzione sui nidi di cicogne che si trovano subito all'inizio del percorso. Si costeggia quindi il Circuito di Balocco (o più correttamente Centro Sperimentale Balocco) un complesso di circuiti automobilistici costruito nel 1962 dall'Alfa Romeo e oggi di proprietà di Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
Il Canale Cavour
Si prosegue quindi in direzione Villarboit tra le risaie del riso DOP di Baraggia fino a incrociare il Canale Cavour, costruito a supporto dell'agricoltura (in particolare della coltura del riso) che trae origine dal Po a Chivasso (TO) e termina scaricandosi nel Ticino nel comune di Galliate (NO). La sua lunghezza totale è pari a quasi 83 km ed è il terzo canale italiano per lunghezza, dopo il canale Emiliano Romagnolo ed il canale Villoresi. All'imbocco ha una portata massima di 110 m³/s, che ad est del Sesia si riduce ad 85 m³/s. Il nome ricorda Camillo Benso di Cavour, che ne fu promotore.
Con una deviazione verso Albano Vercellese, pedalando tra le risaie fino a lambire il Parco Naturale delle Lame del Sesia, si riattraversa il Canale Cavour raggiungendo il comune di Arborio, dove agli affreschi dell'oratorio di San Sebastiano raccontano di tradizioni artistiche e contadine molto antiche, il centro mantiene la forma, almeno in parte, degli antichi ricetti medievali e gli stucchi raccontano le vicende settecentesche della parrocchiale di San Martino. Ma il nome stesso del paese, che deriva dal cognome della famiglia medievale vercellese che aveva possedimenti terrieri qui, racconta il legame forte con il riso.
In azienda agricola
Qui ad Arborio la giovane azienda agricola Zanazzo Marco accoglie turisti, appassionati di territorio e tanti abitanti locali nel cuore della produzione del riso della Baraggia vercellese. L'azienda fonda la sua tradizione sull’esperienza di tre generazioni di agricoltori succedutisi nella coltivazione del riso. Ben ancorata alla esperienza del passato, si avvale però di moderne tecnologie per la coltivazione, essiccazione e stoccaggio del risone prodotto, nel pieno rispetto dei requisiti standard di prevenzione e sicurezza. Nata nel 2009, grazie ai contributi Europei del Piano di Sviluppo Rurale con le misure di Insediamento Giovani ed Ammodernamento delle Aziende Agricole, rappresenta una sintesi di tradizione e modernità.
Passando per il santuario della “Madonna delle Grazie” o “Madonna della Cintura”, ma comunemente chiamata dagli arboriesi “Madonna del Bosco”, ci si dirige verso San Giacomo Vercellese, per fare rientro a Buronzo
in Baraggia, in Buronzo, in Biella, in Vercelli, in Gattinara, In San Giacomo Vercellese, in Rosavenda, in Sesia natural parc
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
I nidi delle cicogne
Partendo dal piazzale del peso pubblico di Rovasenda, dal quale si vedono le prime piattaforme per la nidificazione delle cicogne, si raggiunge Cascina Teglio attraversando campi biologici con colture diverse. Si vede quindi un nuovo nido di cicogne tra Tenuta Bonifica e Cascina Tabacco.
Riso Secondo Natura
Addentrandosi in un panorama che è quello tipico della Baraggia, si arriva all'Azienda biologica Molinia, creatrice della tecnica Riso Secondo Natura. Proprio qui, oltre all'osservazione dei nidi, si possono comprendere le tecniche innovative a basso impatto e senza uso di prodotti di sintesi (no chimica). La strada, in questo breve tratto, è sterrata e dal fondo piuttosto irregolare, circondata da colture di vario tipo.
Costeggiando il canale della diga della Ravasanella, attraversando il bosco e osservando la centralina idroelettrica del Consorzio di Bonifica della Baraggia Vercellese e Biellese (con turbina funzionznte), si percorre un tratto asfaltato tra la Riserva Speciale della Baraggia a sinistra e un'area militare con strutture e capannoni a destra.
Il Feudo di Rovasenda e il Canale Fasoli
Si rientra così a Rovasenda, costeggiando le piattaforme per le cicogne alla Cascina Nuova e ripassando dalla Cascina Teglio, concludendo con una visita al Feudo di Rovasenda oppure facendo una deviazione seguendo il Canale Fasoli (prima si vede l'imbocco della traversa del Cavo Piantalino) per vederne il salto d'acqua, aperto nella stagione dell'irrigazione.
in Baraggia, in Buronzo, in Biella, in Vercelli, in Gattinara, In San Giacomo Vercellese, in Rosavenda, in Sesia natural parc
The second stage of the GTL flattens out towards the Agro Pontino, leaving behind the reliefs of the Alban Hills. Leaving Velletri, we move away from the course of the Appian Way along secondary roads in the countryside dotted with vines, still following the Via Francigena del Sud and the Eurovelo 7 route. Before entering the beautiful village of Giulianello, we skirt the lake of the same name along dirt roads and dirt roads, to avoid the dangerous and busy provincial road not far away. A few more pedal strokes and we are in Cori, where you can visit the wonderful Temple of Hercules. Continuing, the descent towards the expanses and the reclamation canals take us to what were once the fiefdoms of the Caetani family, up to one of the most beautiful gardens in Italy, the Oasis of Ninfa. From here to the Abbey of Valvisciolo, a masterpiece of the Cistercian, the road is short, and a few kilometers further on we can face the climb to the fortress of Sermoneta and stop at the medieval castle of the Caetani family. The last kilometers of the route are all flat, and pass first through the Latina Scalo station, and then arrive in the cradle of Rationalism.
a Empoli, in Val d'Arno
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