Tipi Percorsi
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
Variant from the main route to the Selvino plateau at an altitude of 900 metres. Here one can find an oasis of tranquillity full of initiatives especially for families, with an adventure park and a minimarcia, which is attended by thousands of people every year.
The Sanctuary of the Madonna del Perello is worth a visit. It stands on the site where the Madonna is said to have appeared in 1413 to a farmer who found himself in the middle of a storm while making hay for his cattle on the slopes of Mount Perello.
in San Giovanni Bianco, in San Pellegrino Terme, in Val Taleggio, in Camerata Cornello, in Dossena, in Valpiana, in Vedeseta, in Zogno
This route starts from the Bike Square rental point in Cabella Ligure. From here you continue along the 140 state road to Albera Ligure and on to San Nazzaro wheve you locality turn left towards Rocchetta Ligure where Valley Sisola begins. The seventeenth-century Palazzo Spinola, home to the Museum of Resistance and social life, is worth a visit. Continuing on the S.P. 145 you can see several water mills. The first, on the side of the road in the lower Pagliaro area, is well underway and functioning. Continuing on you arrive at the hamlet of Sisola where the landscape is characterized by the presence of vineyards of Timorasso, a white native grape grown only in these valleys weighing to the particularity of the soil and its sunny climate. Continuing on the S.P. 145 you can see, on the right the Pravaglione mill, after which the road begins to climb more steeply until you reach Costa Salata which clearly evokes its past as a commercial route between Liguria and Piedmont. From here a long descent begins where the Valley Sisola ends and the Valley Vobbia begins and from Piedmont it passes into Liguria. Following the S.P. 8 you became at the village of Vobbia. From here continue to the right where to narrow gorge begins, along a road map by the lush woods of the Antola park, until you reach the entrance of the Castello della Pietra, carved between two spurs of rock. The castle, dating back to the 1100s, is a cultural center of safeguarding landscape value, showing a perfect fit between nature and history. You can park the bikes and walk along the path that in about 20 leads to the castle where you can take a guided tour on the days and at the set times. Finally we return to Cabella L. following the same road used in the first leg.
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in Val Borbera, in Arquata Scrivia, in Gavi, to Borghetto Borbera
**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 ride is easy: starting from Greve in Chianti, the route passes through the hamlets of Greti- Passo dei Pecorai- Ferrone. Leaving behind the last houses in Ferrone, cyclists will then turn left to tackle the one and only climb, the uphill road of Luiano (length Km 3,500; elevation difference 3%), which offers a truly classic view of the territory, with vineyards and olive groves. Mercatale is the halfway mark and as the route continues towards the four roads, riders will enjoy panoramic views of the Val di Pesa valley (with San Donato and Tavarnelle) on the right, extending all the way to the countryside surrounding Siena. As the route descends on the downhill road of Leccia, it embraces the traditional Florentine Chianti landscape and participants will take in amazing views while pedaling on vineyard-lined roads, admiring Impruneta, Chiocchio and Strada in Chianti in the distance. A right turn at the end of the slope will bring participants to Greve in Chianti, and back to the beginning of the route after 9 Km on flat roads.
in Chianti, in Greve in Chianti, in Cavriglia, in Radda in Chianti, in Gaiole in Chianti, in Castellina in Chianti, Eroica, Tuscany in ebike
A nice e-bike tour starting from the ebike rental point in Greve in Chianti (in the Tourist Office).
Pedaling our ebike you'll enjoy the Chianti landscape, woods and little typical countryside villages.
in Chianti, in Greve in Chianti, in Cavriglia, in Radda in Chianti, in Gaiole in Chianti, in Castellina in Chianti, Eroica, Tuscany in ebike
This panoramic and engaging route will take you to discover some of the most hidden wonders of the Ciociaria area.
The first stop you will encounter along the way includes the Natural Monument of the Caves of Falvaterra and Rio Obaco, an oasis surrounded by nature where you can visit the speleological complex or simply cool off in the waters of the small river that flows from inside.
After the first stop you will leave for Falvaterra, a small medieval village where time seems to have stopped: here you can leave your e-bike and stroll through the alleys and squares of the historic center, photograph the panoramic views of the Latin Valley and taste local products from Luca and Serena in their Bottega Coquinaria.
It's time to get back on the saddle: once you have passed the village you will take a flat and panoramic road that surrounds the whole mountain on your left until you descend directly into the heart of the second village crossed by this itinerary, San Giovanni Incarico. With your e-bike you will be able to comfortably explore both the lower part and its most perched historic center.
As soon as you pass the village you will find yourself in front of a crossroads: here, based on the degree of confidence taken with the e-bike and your physical condition, you can choose whether to make a small detour from the path traced on top of the mountain on your left, where the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Guardia stands out, offering an exceptional panoramic view over the Ciociaria area. In case you decide to reach it, just retrace the road in reverse to return to the route, otherwise you can directly continue the mapped itinerary.
From the village and above all from the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Guardia, you will have happened to throw your eye on the waterways that intertwine with each other: they are the Liri River and the Sacco River that meet and flow into the characteristic Lake of San Giovanni for its shape reminiscent of an octopus. The route continues along the entire lake until it joins the Via Francigena, in a stretch of road that is partly unpaved but easily accessible through the woods, along the crescent-shaped Lake of San Giacomo (it is no coincidence that you are in Via Guardaluna) and reaches the center of Ceprano.
Here you will cross its historic alley where the signs of ancient shops are still present, you will cross the square and reach the market area: if you are lucky enough to undertake this path on market day (Saturday morning) we advise you to stop by our friend Giò where you can taste its fantastic products at km0 (it is the first stand you will meet as soon as you pass the square).
Finally, you will travel the last 2 kilometers until you return to the rental point in Ceprano, where you will have showers and shaded areas to cool off and rest.
in Ciociaria, in Falvaterra, in Ceprano, in Frosinone, at Falvaterra Cavern, in Strangolagalli, in Arce, in Colfelice
Mongiana Between Nature and History
Mongiana was established during the Bourbon period as an ironworks center where smelting activities and the production of artifacts and weapons took place.
During the bike ride, you will explore the village, and for those interested in industrial archaeology, you can visit the Mufar, the Museum of the Royal Bourbon Ironworks.
Continuing the ride, you will encounter monumental trees until you reach Villa Vittoria, the Biodiversity Park. Continuing on foot within the park, you will visit an enchanting and picturesque garden where you may have the chance to see deer, fallow deer, and mouflon.
The bike ride will then proceed towards Lake Sambuco along a gravel road suitable for both adults and children, offering a full immersion in the natural beauty of the Regional Park of the Serre, within the Cropani-Micone reserve. You will visit the small lakes, pass by enclosures where hundreds of semi-wild fallow deer live, until you reach the Mongianella area.
This journey will allow you to rediscover and enjoy nature in all its tranquility, beauty, and essence.
in the Parco delle Serre, in the Natural Serre Park, in the Serre Park in Calabria
Questo anello nel Parco della Vena del Gesso Romagnola ci porta a visitare un ambiente molto vario e scenografico, ricco di testimonianze storiche e naturalistiche. Salendo da Brisighella subito ci si porta nel paesaggio brullo e denudato dei calanchi pliocenici che caratterizzano le prima colline della Vena del Gesso. Scendendo nella valle del Senio il paesaggio si fa piu' morbido e caratterizzato dai vigneti e vegetazione piu' lussureggiante. Presto si arriva a Riolo Terme dove spicca la rocca del XIV secolo che si puo' visitare, orario permettendo. Continuiamo verso Zattaglia e saliamo il crinale di Rontana da dove la vista spazia fino al Parco del Casentino e la Romagna toscana. Scendendo verso Brisighella ci si puo' fermare alla Rocca di Brisighella per una piacevole visita e per un punto panoramico privilegiato su tutta la valle.
a faenza, a imola, a ravenna, a forlì
Si parte dalla piazzetta centrale di Premosello, dove si trova il noleggio di e-bike, si costeggia il fiume sulla sponda destra, e seguendo la strada si sale a tornarti fino a Colloro.
Il percorso permette di raggiungere l'oratorio di Lut, punto di straordinaria panoramicità sulla valle. Inoltre a Colloro, che guarda a sud, c'è il sole fino a tardi , e l'inverno è mite.
a Verbania, sui Laghi, sul Lago Maggiore, nella Val d'Ossola, Premosello-Chiovenda, Vogogna, Macugnaga, sul Toce, Lago di Mergozzo
Castello di Torrechiara
Partendo in e-bike da Parma dal punto di noleggio di ParmaBike Experience si arriverà, percorrendo ciclabili e strade di campagna a basso traffico, all’affascinante Castello di Torrechiara regno dell'amore tra il Conte Pier Maria Rossi e Bianca Pellegrini.
Utilizzato in passato come set del celebre film Lady Hawke, il Castello di Torrechiara sorge sulle prime colline e domina tutta la pianura sottostante, nelle giornate limpide potrete ammirare le Prealpi e la pianura sino al Po. Potrete visitare il castello e passeggiare lungo gli stretti vicoli del borgo protetto dalle alte mura e tornare con la mente a epiche battaglie e travolgenti storie d’amore. Nel borgo potrete sostare in una gastronomia e degustare i salumi tipici di questa zona tra cui il sublime Prosciutto di Parma DOP
Langhirano
Dal castello, in sella alla vostra ebike con un facile sterrato tra le vigne arriverete al Paese di Langhirano famoso nel mondo per la produzione del Prosciutto di Parma. Parte del tragitto si sviluppa lungo il Sentiero dell’Arte dove potrete ammirare opere di arte moderna disseminate lungo la strada che costeggia il Canal San Michele. A Langhirano vedrete gli imponenti edifici di stagionatura del Prosciutto di Parma con le loro gigantesche finestre che nelle giornate soleggiate vengono aperte per permettere al vento Marino di accarezzare i prosciutti e renderli unici e inimitabili. A Langhirano potrete visitare uno dei Musei del Cibo dedicato al Prosciutto di Parma DOP. Nei primi due week-end di Settembre da non perdere il Festival del Prosciutto.
Gastronomia
Il percorso si sviluppa su un’area geografica ti notevole importanza per le eccellenze gastronomiche. Sulle colline circostanti il Castello di Torrechiara si trova l’area più vocata per la coltivazione della vite e sorgono numerose cantine dove potrete degustare i vini dei Colli di Parma Doc, non dovrete mancare di assaggiare l'inimitabile Malvasia di Candia Frizzante unica nel suo genere per le fragranze e per la sua leggera aromaticità. Lungo il percorso potrete degustare in gastronomie o piccole trattorie il Prosciutto di Parma e altri salumi unici prodotti in queste terre. Nelle vicinanze di Langhirano è possibile anche visitare un caseificio di produzione del Re dei Formaggi il Parmigiano-Reggiano DOP
L’itinerario ci porterà nella splendida riserva naturale del Bosco delle Pianelle, un’area boschiva caratterizzata da una ricca vegetazione e dalla presenza di fauna avicola. Il bosco che si estende per circa 600 ettari si raggiunge dopo una pedalata panoramica nelle campagne della murgia; giunti nella riserva si percorreranno diversi sentieri alcuni dei quali davvero spettacolari. L’escursione prevede la sosta in masseria situata all’interno dell’area boschiva con degustazione di prodotti tipici. Si conclude con il rientro a Martina Franca.
in Alberobello, in Martina Franca, in Locorotondo, along Pirro canal, in Bisceglie, in Cisternino
Visit Radda in Chianti on this ebike tour. Itì very easy for families, the route is the same both down to Radda and back to the starting point. In Radda you can visit the village with its restaurants, bars, wineries and there is even a playground for kids.
in Chianti, in Greve in Chianti, in Cavriglia, in Radda in Chianti, in Gaiole in Chianti, in Castellina in Chianti, Eroica, Tuscany in ebike
Follow the canals that irrigate the plain, scrutinize the ingenious works of man that have made it possible to govern the waters, enjoy the shade of the trees, meet farmhouses with special architectures. This and much more is the Naviglio cycle path with return from the Ancient Road Queen.
This tour in ebike north of Cremona allows you to immerse yourself in nature. A ring that leaves and ends in Cremona where you can rent your ebikes at the camping.
Starting from Cremona, cross the city center heading towards Via Bergamo, always on cycle paths and once you arrive in the Migliaro hamlet, you begin to skirt the Naviglio. Before reaching Casalbuttano you can admire the Mancapane farmhouse.
What to see in Casalbuttano and Mirabello
The most important town that one meets on the way is famous for the illustrious presence of the composer Vincenzo Bellini whose Opera "Norma" seems to have been written in the summer of 1831, during the stay of the Maestro in the hospitable house of the Turina family and of this history the Tower of the Norma is also part of it.
In Mirabello Ciria the engineering part of the tour takes shape with the Ancient Hydroelectric Station that will culminate in Genivolta with the incredible hydraulic junction of the 13 bridges where it is easy to lose the sense of the flow of water.
The way back begins passing through Soresina where by appointment you can visit the ancient bike museum, to reach Annicco where a ship ..... exactly, a ship is parked at the entrance of the town. The navigation will take us back to Cremona along the Ancient Road Queen..
Based on your needs we can enrich the tailor-made tour and contact the most suitable facilities by sending a dedicated quote.
Pedaling slowly is the best way to taste the experience, with BikeSquare Cremona you can.
in Cremona, in Trescore Cremasco, in Busseno, to Santa Maria del Monte sanctuary in Caravaggio, to Pignano palace,
Breve tour in e-bike tra il centro storico della romantica città di Verona e le sue colline, quale luogo migliore per festeggiare in buona compagnia l'addio al nubilato o celibato della vostra amica o amico?
Verona naturalmente!
La partenza è dal nostro punto di partenza BikeSquare.
Si pedala per il centro con tappa romantica al balcone di Giulietta, poi ci si dirige verso il lungo Adige.
Potrete pedalare tra le belle colline panoramiche che sovrastano Verona.
Proprio qui in collina potrete fermarvi per una perfetta degustazione presso la cantina Salvaterra.
in Verona, in Valpolicella, in South Adige parc
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.
We will skirt the whole Po grande on both sides arriving in Pila. Its lighthouse acts as a watershed between the sea and the lagoon and the fish auction in its market is a daily tradition from Monday to Thursday. Destination Boccasette to take a dip in the beach worth a visit and a stop. Returning we will skirt the Po di Maistra, a branch of the river rich in flora and fauna as a less contaminated branch of man.
comacchio, salina di cervia, cervia, ravenna, goro, foce del po
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
Si parte dal punto di noleggio BikeSquare di Casaleggio Boiro e attraverso la S.P. 170 si raggiunge l'abitato di Mornese, situato su di una collina circondata da boschi e vigneti e sul tracciato di un' antica via del sale che univa Piemonte e Liguria. Si attraversa il borgo antico in direzione Montaldeo, sulla S.P. 175 e si arriva nel centro del paese di Montaldeo, un piccolo borgo a vocazione agricola. Si prosegue sempre sulla S.P.175 fino ad arrivare al borgo di Castelletto d'Orba borgo medioevale che risale la collina con stradine tortuose e case in pietra. Al centro del paese si trova il Castello. Il paese deve la sua notorietà principalmente alle numerose sorgenti di acque medicamentose (minerali, alcune sulfuree), Il territorio è legato alla coltivazione dell'uva e alla produzione di rinomate tipologie di vini a DOC. Si esce dal paese in direzione Ovada e in corrispondenza della Chiesetta di colore bianco, si svolta a sinistra in Via Gallaretta seguendo le curve di questa strada che porta a Silvano d'Orba. Si attraversa il caratteristico borgo connotato dal suo imponente castello e noto per le sue distillerie di grappa. In corrispondenza di Via S. Giovanni si svolta a sinistra e poi si prende Via Merli, una salita panoramica che arriva alla chiesetta di S. Pancrazio da cui inizia una strada bianca panoramica seguendo la quale si ritorna a Casaleggio Boiro.
in Monferrato, in Campo ligure, to Lerma Castle, to Lavagnina's lakes, in Capanne's natural parc
The path, linear, allows you to appreciate some of the most salient features of the landscape of the Rocca of Ceres UNESCO Global Geopark.
Parting from the Visitor center of the Special Natural Reserve of the Pergusa Lake, where the Ciclofficine is based, the route will follow the circumlacustre route from which one can admire the only inland lake of inland Sicily that is not infrequently crowded with different species of waterfowl.
The plot will come out of the lake conca and reach the largest share at 809 metres inert itself quickly along the slope of the Zagaria contrada. From there it will go down by running secondary rural roads, in an intensely inhabited countryside to reach the crossroads of Scioltalbino.
From here you will follow the path of the ancient ferdinandea road, today the SS 117 bis, precluded from great vehicular traffic. The Landscape will abruptly change itself to large and deep valleys with spectacular calcareous ruins and ancient masseys. It will cost the ancient village of the "Granci" a small rural fraction of Enna and will descend into the sinuous canyon of the serier Cateratta, excavated by the terrente San Giovannel in the heart of the calcareous rocks and staked by the. The remains of several water mills and the incredible abandoned village of St. Thomas.
Following always the SS 117 Bis will reach the state's Enna Caltanissetta, which, for a very short stretch, will take place with great attention, to the crossroads for Borgo Casino. The provincial, descending softly, will allow us to see the characteristic profile of the small country with its two towers and the many cypresses that surround it.
Built as a rural borough at the end of the fascist twenties and dedicated to the general military hero Cascino, it gathers around a beautiful square whose sides were once a place of the different civic functions, from the Church, to the Posta, to the Podestarile delegation to the Civic Tower. Today the borough has a very good restaurant and an agricamping with bungalow, plaque for the equipped soak and two small apartments in BnB.
The CEA has in the Borgo Square a local distressed spot of the cyclofficine and useful to give shelter and recharge the means.
Caltanissetta, Enna, Sicilia centrale
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.
a Montalbano Jonico, a Matera, in Basilicata
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