Tipi Percorsi
Il percorso Alta Langa Verde è un itinerario cicloturistico immerso nel cuore dell’Alta Langa piemontese, ideale per gli amanti della bicicletta elettrica (e-bike), del turismo lento e della natura incontaminata. L’anello attraversa alcuni dei borghi più affascinanti del territorio, offrendo panorami mozzafiato, salite dolci tra le colline e discese panoramiche verso la Valle Bormida.
Il punto di partenza e di passaggio principale è Bergolo, noto come il "paese di pietra", uno dei più piccoli e suggestivi comuni del Piemonte. Da qui si sale dolcemente lungo le colline panoramiche che dominano l’Alta Langa, circondati da boschi, vigneti e noccioleti. Il percorso prosegue in direzione Levice, altro borgo tipico che conserva il fascino rurale e autentico di queste terre.
Dopo Levice, l’itinerario scende nella Valle Bormida, attraversando paesaggi verdi e silenziosi, dove è possibile fare una pausa rigenerante vicino ai corsi d'acqua o in piccoli agriturismi locali. Da qui, si risale su altre colline, seguendo un tracciato ad anello che permette di esplorare a fondo il paesaggio variegato e ricco di biodiversità dell’Alta Langa.
Il percorso è perfetto per una gita in e-bike di una giornata o come tappa di un weekend cicloturistico. È adatto a ciclisti di livello intermedio ed è segnalato lungo tutto il tragitto. L’Alta Langa Verde è più di un semplice itinerario: è un invito a scoprire un territorio autentico, attraverso un'esperienza di mobilità dolce, ecoturismo e connessione con il paesaggio.
in Novello, in Barolo, in La Morra, in Verduno, in the Langhe, in Roero, in Barbaresco, in Neive, in Monforte, in Diano, in Castiglion Falletto, in Alba, in Bra
Ring itinerary on the island of Donzella, the largest in the Delta. It starts from the rental point BikeSquare Delta del Po, headquarters and along the embankment that runs along the Po di Tolle you arrive in Scardovari, a fishing village home to a large fish market, followed by the tourist village of Barricate with its beaches with crystal clear waters and the Seashells Beach. The itinerary continues on the road that runs alongside the Sacca degli Scardovari, here the fishermen carry out their work based mainly on the breeding of mussels, of which the mussel is one of the products of excellence. The route runs along the entire perimeter of the pocket until it meets the mouth of the Po della Donzella, from here you go up the river to Cà Tiepolo where you return to the Po of Venice.
comacchio, salina di cervia, cervia, ravenna, goro, foce del po
Easy route from La Pieve Marsina to visit Brolio Castle and Chianti Sculpture Park.
in Chianti, in Greve in Chianti, in Cavriglia, in Radda in Chianti, in Gaiole in Chianti, in Castellina in Chianti, Eroica, Tuscany in ebike
La Piana di Sibari conta il maggior numero di paesi di origine albanese in Italia. In queste zone le comunitĂ hanno mantenuto nei secoli vive le loro origini e tradizioni. Si parla l'antico albanese e si praticano riti ortodossi bizantini.
Il tour è perfetto per la giornata intera, soprattutto sarà perfetto fermarsi in uno dei tanti ristoranti tipici per degustare le delizie della cultura e tradizione albanese.
Si parte da Cantinella, piccola frazione nel comune di Corigliano Calabro. Quello di Corigliano Calabro è considerato il più recente insediamento spontaneo di Arbëreshë
Da qui si risale lentamente tra le dolci colline di ulivo con vista sui Monti del Pollino e Mare Ionio. Il paesaggio è ricco di piantagioni secolari di ulivo e vecchi casali.
Il percorso conduce al centro abitato di San Demetrio Corona, paese di importanza storico culturale per tutti gli Arbëreshë. Qui sarà possibile visitare il complesso monastico unico nel Mezzogiorno: San Adriano, di origine Bizantino dove sono custoditi mosaici di rara bellezza.
Il percorso di ritorno attraversa la piccola frazione di Macchia Albanese che custodisce una parte importante della storia albanese in Italia.
Il percorso è medio impegnativo...ma con la bici elettrica sarà (quasi) una passeggiata!
in Sibari, in Corigliano Calabro, in Schiavonea, at Piana di Sibari
Affascinante centro storico del comune di Tursi, popolato nell'ottavo secolo dai Saraceni lasciando profonde tracce sia nella sua architettura, nel caratteristico dialetto locale oltre che nel nome...Rabatana. Perdetevi nelle viuzze e scalinate che inevitabilmente Vi porteranno a scendere nella piazza principale del Paese. Il percorso in oggetto Vi permetterà di raggiungerlo per campagne o strade a bassa percorrenza abbellendo la Vostra escursione. Vari punti d'acqua facilmente individuabili ed accessibili Vi saranno di ausilio anche nelle giornate calde.
Bel tour di mezza giornata alla scoperta dei villaggi rurali tra Introd e Arvier. Partendo dalla magnifica casa del '600 Maison Bruil, che oggi ospita il museo dell'alimentazione tradizionale, potrai partire alla scoperta degli ambienti tipici della media montagna della Valle d'Aosta. Pedalerai attraversando pascoli, coltivi, vigneti, boschi di conifere e potrai ammirare bellissimi villaggi di montagna, dove le piccole case in pietra ti faranno immergere nella tradizionale architettura valdostana.
in Valle d'Aosta, in Chatillon, in Fenis, in Ayas, In Cervino valley, to Champlong lakes, in Chamois, to Lod lake, to Zerbon mount
Self-guided ebike tour to discover Follonica, its seafront, beaches and the Natural Park of Sterpaie.
Going by e-bike from Scarlino up direction Piombino
You drive your ebike on a paved road up to Puntone, where you can take the cycling path which runs along the coast up to the Natural Park of the Sterpaia.
You choose how much you want to your e-bike tour to last.
15 minutes up to the center of Follonica for an ice-cream on the main see front, with shops and bars and restaurants.
30 minutes out of Follonica, in the beach area where several bars and restaurants offer the occasion for one aperitivo by the sea
1 hour to the Natural Reserve, where you can find beautiful beaches, some alternative bars and cafes, for a wilder experience in Maremma.
This tour is quite safe even for families with children since it's mostly on a separate cycle lane, and flat. You can ride it with a simple trekking bike, since even the gravel road are quite flat.
in Scarlino, in Follonica, in Gavorrano, in Castiglione della Pescaia, in San Vincenzo, in Piombino, in Bolgheri, in Ribolla, in Massa Marittima, in Maremma, in Grosseto, at the Uccellina Park, in Orbetello, in Pescia, in Argentario
Irpinia is an area full of contradictions, but if you love quality wine and pedalling in total tranquillity on an ebike, perhaps a rented one, on traffic-free roads to discover small extraordinary villages with an agricultural vocation, you cannot help but love it.
We are in the province of Avellino, and it will take just a few pedal cycles to grasp the first contradiction. The metropolitan hustle and bustle of nearby Naples (the airport and station are less than 50 km from Avellino, very convenient and quick to reach) and Salerno is just around the corner, yet you are immediately struck by the peace and serenity that pervades these places.
The second great contradiction, on the other hand, you will begin to smell it - but it would be more correct to say 'taste it' - on arriving in Lapio, starting with tasting the Fiano di Avellino, one of the incredible wines produced in this territory which, more unique than rare, can boast no less than 3 Denominazioni di Origine Controllata Garantita (Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin).
Although the low mileage and the not-impossible altimetry could allow this Grand Tour to be completed in a single day (there are continuous ups and downs and a few challenging climbs), we recommend that you consider splitting the trip into two stages, so that you can enjoy the winery visits, a stop at an agritourism and a few chats with the inhabitants of the villages you pass through without the anxiety of time running out.
At the end of the tour - the third contradiction - it will be natural for you, as it is for those who live and for anyone who passes through these parts, to ask yourself: how is it that such an exceptional territory is still so little known in terms of tourism?
This route is a loop tour that starts and finishes at the e-bike rental point in Chiusano San Domenico.
However, if you prefer to start from the e-bike hire point located at the Avellino Cycle Station (Contrada San Lorenzo 18, Atripalda), add the AB/BA route (16.5 km) to this track to reach Chiusano San Domenico in comfort
The Grand Tour dei Vini Irpini is an itinerary that does not present any particular difficulties and can therefore be tackled with all types of e-bike available for hire: city, trekking and full suspension e-MTB.
This route lends itself well to being lengthened or shortened as required. So, feel free to contact us to let us know your time and/or fitness requirements: we will be happy to customise this track to perfectly suit your needs.
And now... let's go!
After refilling your water bottles with spring water from the Fontana Vecchia (a few hundred metres from the Chiusano San Domenico ebike rental point), ride back for a very short distance and, at the roundabout, follow the road to the right in the direction of Lapio. From now on, as far as Lapio, the road will always be downhill, but you will not get bored. Magnificent panoramas will keep you company and there will be no lack of views to photograph. On your right you will have the majesty of Monte Tuoro to keep you company, with the villages of Luogosano, Gesualdo and Fontanarosa in the distance. To your left, on the other hand, you can admire the Partenio Park, with Montevergine and other inhabited places. You will soon find yourself immersed in olive groves and long stretches of vineyards.
When you arrive in Lapio, take a tour of the village. In this area, thanks to the peculiarities of the soil and the specific environmental conditions, some of the best Fiano di Avellino wines of the entire province are produced. If you feel like tasting some of them, you will be spoilt for choice. Along your way you will encounter many wineries of this prized Fiano DOCG wine.
Follow the GPS track and continue your descent. The houses give way to vegetation and the road becomes winding in places, so be careful. After a couple of good kilometres, immediately after a bend, an imposing iron bridge towers above the road. Stop your ebike: you have arrived at Ponte Principe di Lapio. This bridge, built to allow trains to cross the River Calore, is a jewel of modern architecture. Learn more about its history in the fact sheet and don't forget to take a few photos before setting off again.
Once the wheels of your rented ebike have crossed the bridge under which the Calore River flows (not a bad view here, is it?), a wild ascent of about 2 km will begin. Some magnificent vineyards serve as a prelude to the entrance to the village of Taurasi, famous for the DOCG wine of the same name. An elegant wine that takes time to produce (minimum 2 years of barrel ageing, according to the production discipline) and time to appreciate and enjoy. Even in Taurasi, there is no shortage of wine cellars to visit and opportunities for tasting.
After having explored the production sites of Fiano di Avellino (Lapio) and Taurasi, all that remains is to reach Tufo, the production village of Greco di Tufo on your ebike.
From Taurasi to Calore (hamlet of Mirabella Eclano) the effort for you and your e-bike will be decidedly limited. The road continues almost always downhill and the pedal strokes required by your ebike will be few and far between. When you arrive in Calore, take a few minutes to walk around the small lake and to look at the bridge on which the road you have just travelled rests.
From here to the junction for Ventinticano, pay attention! You will be cycling for about 1.5 km on the Via Appia, an often busy road, also used by heavy vehicles. Although the road is uphill, in a few minutes, after turning right at the fork for Venticano, you will be back on a low-traffic road.
After passing the village of Venticano, you will be faced with the most challenging climb. 6 km of real climbing awaits you, with some stretches that exceed 10% gradient, so be sure to arrive here with your ebike's battery still charged. This road, after passing through the village of Pietradefusi, will lead you into the historic centre of Montefusco.
The town, located at the top of a hill, was an important political centre until 1816, when the role of provincial capital was taken from it by the city of Avellino. As well as enjoying breathtaking views, excellent Fiano di Avellino and splendid Greco di Tufo wines are produced here, thanks to its proximity to Tufo. The historic prison (for information on opening hours, ask at the Proloco) and the Monastery of Sant'Egidio (on the slopes of the town), where Padre Pio stayed during his novitiate, are of great importance.
Leaving the old town centre, you will come across a beautiful fountain where you can take a break after the strenuous climb and where you can refill your water bottles, before taking to the road again and leading your e-bike downhill towards Tufo.
When you arrive in Tufo you will have covered 40 km by now since you picked up your rented ebike in Chiusano San Domenico. When you stop at the beautiful fountain in the centre of the village square, you cannot help but agree with us: we are not exaggerating at all if we say that for at least 80% of the way here you have cycled through vineyards!
This is where the famous Greco di Tufo is produced, a DOCG white wine that has an ancient history and had the distinction of being the first wine that was able to bring Irpinian oenology into the national and international limelight. Many small and large farms produce wines of the highest quality. Ask for advice in the village or set out on your own to discover the cellars where you can taste some: you will be pleasantly surprised.
After Tufo, the loop begins to bend towards Chiusano San Domenico, where the Grand Tour of Irpinia wines by ebike will end. Not before, however, having passed through Pratola Serra and tackled the last long climb of the day. Conserve some battery power because you still have 10 km left almost entirely uphill! Just outside the town of Pratola Serra, TAKE GREAT CARE: THERE IS A VERY DANGEROUS CROSS-ROAD TO BE CROSSED!
You will pass through the small villages of San Michele di Pratola and San Fele, before arriving at the entrance to Montefalcione and, without crossing the village, finally joining the provincial road that will lead you to Chiusano. Since, in order to avoid busy roads, the itinerary includes passing on minor roads, keep an eye on your GPS track and navigator so as not to miss turning at the right crossroads.
We are waiting for you at the ebike rental point in Chiusano San Domenico, ready to welcome you back and to collect your impressions and suggestions on the experience you will have had riding your pedal-assisted bike.
Remember that we are at your complete disposal before, during and after your excursions on the rented ebikes. Thanks to the GPS trackers on all our pedal-assist bikes, we can reach you quickly and accurately in the event of difficulties.
For information on routes and rental, and for assistance during ebike rental, you can call us by phone (Mon 16:30-20:00 / Tue-Sat 9:30-13:30, 16:30-20:00) or text us on Whatsapp 24 hours a day. The contact number is always the same, whether you want to talk by voice or exchange messages on Whatsapp. Just add the number 0825.31.139 to your address book to chat with us.
If you just want to think about having fun, relax and let one of our guides accompany you. We will be happy to reveal hidden corners, breathtaking views and share the road with you.
Un percorso completo che ti permetterà di pedalare tra i boschi e le piccole località che caratterizzano questa area della Liguria.
Tramite le Strade provinciali della zona è possibile toccare tutti i capoluoghi dei comuni delle valli Argentina e Armea. Si percorrono strade immerse nel verde e nella storia.
Monte Saccarello, Taggia, Badalucco, Montalto Carpasio
Enjoy this 2,5 hour electric bike tour which will introduce you to the main attractions of Barcelona.
You will get an overview of the Old City and its origins: you will be head to the charming medieval district, where you will enjoy the marvellous Santa Maria del Mar (the Cathedral of the Sea), the Roman ruins, the narrow streets and much more. Then you will enter the magic world of Ciutadella Park, the green lung of BCN. From here you will discover the beaches and the ancient district of fishermen, la Barceloneta. Finally we will escape the crowds in the Montjuic, a peaceful hill where you will be able to enjoy the spectacular views as well as explore the Olympic stadium and the Olympic Swimming pool. Finally we will stop for a fresh drink at the sunset, watching Barcelona from one of the most amazing viewpoint of the hole city.
- Summer: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5pm
- Winter season:Thursday & Saturday at 10am and 3.30pm
in Barcellona, in Barcelona
This ebike tour east of Cremona allows you to discover the most beautiful castles in the area. A ring that leaves and ends in Cremona where you can rent your ebikes at the camping.
What to see along the Antica via Postumia
The route follows the ancient via Postumia equipped with a cycle path separated from the road.
A bicigrill awaits you in Malagnino for an energetic coffee immediately upon departure, and then you cycle on secondary asphalted or good dirt roads and on the banks of the Oglio river.
Along the way you can admire the castles of Cicognolo, San Lorenzo Picenardi, the Villa Sommi Picenardi
What to see in Isola Dovarese
It is certainly the most interesting town in the area, with cultural events at various times of the year:
- the party of Luartìs in June, the hop buds proposed in various recipes;
- the Palio delle contrade in September, historical re-enactment of the second half of the fifteenth century for the coming to Isola of the Mantuan court with a party in the public square for the marquises Ludovico Gonzaga and Barbara of Brandeburg;
- the Carnival of the Fifth Quarter in February to celebrate the poor parts of the pig in the traditional Po Valley cuisine. We mean the offal, the liver, the heart, the feet, the pork rinds, the tongue, the kidneys, etc., because nothing was thrown away or thrown away from the pig;
- to visit there are also Piazza Matteotti and its arcades, the prisons of the town hall, the church of San Nicolò containing the Ecce Homo by Bernardino Campi and the Annunciation or Madonna del Gatto by Altobello Melone, the iron bridge also called Ponte dei Martiri..
What to see in Dovarese Island
And ' definitely the country of most interest in the area, with cultural manifestations in various periods of the '
-the Luartìs party in June, the sprouts of the repurposed hops in various recipes ;
-the Palio delle contrade in September, historical resuming of the second half of the Quattrohundred for the coming to the Isle of Mantovana court with a public holiday for the marquee Ludovico Gonzaga and Barbara of Brandenburg ;
-the carnival of the Fifth Fourth in February to celebrate the poor parts of pork in traditional padana cuisine. They mean the offal, the liver, the heart, the feet, the cotics, the tongue, the kidneys, etc., because the pig is not thrown away and nothing is thrown away ;
-to be visited are also Piazza Matteotti and its porticoes, the prisons of the city palace, the church of San Nicolò containing the Ecce Homo of Bernardino Campi and the Annunciation or Madonna del Gatto of Altobello Melone, the iron bridge also called the Ponte dei Martiri.
The path along the Oglio
Continuing, the landscape of the plain will slowly give way to the bends of the Oglio river on whose banks part of the Oglio cycle path winds its way, awarded in 2019 as "the most beautiful cycle path in Italy" as part of the Italian Green Road Award.
They will meet the abandoned Villa Fraganeschi of Villarocca, the Castle of Ostiano, and on the way back the linen museum in Pescarolo.
The 84 km tour may seem demanding but, thanks to the push of the e-bikes, pedaling will be effortless, thanks also to the conformation of a mainly flat territory.
Based on your needs, we can enrich the tailor-made tour and contact the most suitable facilities by sending you a dedicated quote.
Pedaling slowly is the best way to enjoy the experience, with BikeSquare Cremona you can.
in Cremona, in Trescore Cremasco, in Busseno, to Santa Maria del Monte sanctuary in Caravaggio, to Pignano palace,
In 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
L’itinerario permette di scoprire senza particolari difficoltà le campagne della pianura tra San Vincenzo e Bolgheri. Si tratta di un "viaggio" tranquillo tra uliveti, vigneti, alberi da frutto e poderi. Oltre a piacevoli tracciati di campagna si pedala lungo due strade di grande pregio paesaggistico: la via Bolgherese, accompagnata e ombreggiata da magnifiche querce secolari, e il monumentale Viale dei Cipressi di carducciana memoria che unisce San Guido e Bolgheri.
Meta dell’itinerario è il piccolo borgo di Bolgheri, simbolo di questo territorio diventato famoso nel mondo per i suoi vini. Una sosta assolutamente esclusiva per visitare l’allevamento privato di cinghiali di cinta senese in una tenuta, visita al borgo di Bolgheri e all’antico cimitero monumentale ottocentesco di Nonna Lucia e sul rientro pranzo a casa del fattore alla scoperta degli antichi sapori toscani.
in Scarlino, in Follonica, in Gavorrano, in Castiglione della Pescaia, in San Vincenzo, in Piombino, in Bolgheri, in Ribolla, in Massa Marittima, in Maremma, in Grosseto, at the Uccellina Park, in Orbetello, in Pescia, in Argentario
The Bicycle Route Between Calanchi and Balze
The bicycle route between Balze and Calanchi passes through places where nature and history intertwine in a circular path accessible to everyone thanks to e-bikes. This itinerary takes us to discover a unique scenario, characterized by spectacular geological formations, medieval monasteries suspended between heaven and earth, and gastronomic delicacies that tell the essence of this territory.
The e-bike itinerary develops in a loop, making the experience accessible even to those who are less trained. The electric bicycle represents the ideal means to fully immerse yourself in the surrounding landscape, allowing you to appreciate every detail of these lands shaped by time and the elements. The route winds through a succession of breathtaking panoramas, alternating white roads with more adventurous paths, always accompanied by the majesty of the Balze and calanchi that dominate the horizon.
The Balze: Witnesses of an Ancient Geological History
Along the bike path, you observe the Balze which reveal themselves in all their grandeur. These steep slopes with their characteristic golden color represent a natural spectacle of rare beauty and a geological phenomenon of considerable scientific interest. Composed of sand and calcareous sandstone rocks, the Balze are the result of a grand erosive process still in progress, which continues to shape the sediments left by an ancient sea dating back 2.5 million years.
The particular conformation of these geological formations creates plays of light and shadow that reach their peak during the twilight hours, when the setting sun's rays enhance their golden tones, offering a visual spectacle of extraordinary beauty. Pedaling along the route, you will find yourself immersed in an almost lunar landscape, where time seems to have stopped, allowing you to virtually travel back millions of years.
The Calanchi: Natural Sculptures with Wild Charm
In stark contrast to the golden Balze, the calanchi represent another fascinating chapter of this cycling adventure. Characterized by steep southern slopes with pointed crests that shine white under the sun, the calanchi offer a scenario of wild beauty. These clay formations, shaped by the erosion of rainwater, create a surreal landscape that extends as far as the eye can see toward the sea.
The electric bicycle proves to be the perfect means to explore these areas, allowing you to reach panoramic points otherwise inaccessible, from which to admire the breadth and majesty of these natural formations. The gentler slopes, less subject to erosion, host lush cereal crops, creating an evocative chromatic contrast with the white calanchi surrounding them.
The Badia: A Millennium of History Suspended Between Heaven and Earth
A culminating point of the bike tour is represented by the visit to the imposing Badia, a Camaldolese monastery from the medieval era that seems to defy the laws of nature. Perched on the edge of a precipice, this extraordinary building has resisted for about a millennium the inexorable advance of the Balze chasm, creating an image of rare suggestion.
The contrast between man's work and the force of nature reaches its symbolic apex here: the millennial solidity of the monastic structure seems to engage in a silent battle against the unstoppable erosive process that continues to shape the surrounding landscape. The Badia not only represents a monument of exceptional architectural value, but also embodies a place rich in fascination and mystery, where medieval spirituality merges with the dramatic nature of the natural landscape.
San Cipriano: A Window on the Calanchi
The bike path reaches, via a white road, a privileged observation point near the small church of San Cipriano. From this strategic position, you can admire in all its extension the characteristic calanchi landscape of Volterra, distinguished by formations of considerable size, both in length and height.
This natural belvedere offers the opportunity to take memorable photographs and enjoy a moment of contemplation in front of a scenario that seems to have come out of a painting. The small church, with its architectural simplicity, integrates perfectly into the surrounding landscape, adding a further element of cultural interest to the experience.
The Pecorino delle Balze Volterrane DOP: A Gastronomic Treasure
The e-bike tour crosses a hilly territory rich not only in natural and historical beauties, but also in gastronomic excellences. In these hills, the prestigious Pecorino delle Balze Volterrane DOP is produced, a typical cheese that encapsulates the essence of this unique land.
The peculiarity of this cheese lies in the use of vegetable rennet extracted from the wild thistle, a plant that grows spontaneously in local pastures. This production technique, handed down from generation to generation, gives the pecorino a distinctive and unmistakable flavor, which tells the story and traditions of these hills. During the route, there will be opportunities to stop at small farms to taste this product of excellence, accompanied by other local typical products.
Art that Dialogues with the Landscape: The Sculptures of Mauro Staccioli
On the bike following the dirt path called "Itinerary of Balze and Calanchi," the tour leads to the discovery of environmental sculptures created by the artist Mauro Staccioli. These extraordinary works of land art represent a profound dialogue between human creativity and the natural environment, interpreting the essence of the "places of experience" so dear to the artist.
The installations harmoniously integrate into the landscape, framing with essential geometric forms the exciting panorama of balze, calanchi, and hills exposed to the wind, with Volterra majestically dominating the horizon. The encounter with these contemporary works of art further enriches the bicycle tour experience, adding a cultural dimension to the pleasure of physical activity and immersion in nature.
volterra, a volterra
The first stage of the GTL heads south, leaving the Eternal City in the most spectacular way. The Via Appia Antica is in fact a green corridor that connects the Colosseum to the first rural areas under Rome, the Alban Hills, offering the cyclist a unique opportunity in the world, that of cycling on an ancient Roman road paved between the rows of pines, in a landscape very similar to those of the nineteenth-century Grand Tour of the German and English romantics. After about twenty kilometers of plain among ruins, noble tombs and imperial aqueducts, the first slopes begin: the GTL takes us to the Castelli Romani area, a destination for Sunday outings, volcanic lakes and vineyards, known for the traditional "fraschette", the typical taverns, and for cities of art such as Ariccia, Castel Gandolfo and Frascati. The hilly route winds between the two lakes of Albano, famous for its papal residence, and Nemi, where the remains of the Temple of Diana still stand today, and ends in Velletri. For this first stage, three existing cycle paths are used: the Appia Antica Regional Park, with small sections of the future Grab, the Eurovelo 7 route and the Via Francigena of the south, which takes us on short stretches of dirt road that it is recommended to tackle by gravel or MTB.
a Empoli, in Val d'Arno
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
THE PARK OF MONSTERS, THE CALANQUES AND THE VITERBO AREA
Another not exactly light stage, 1200 meters of total elevation gain for 65 km of distance: the ups and downs of Tuscia relax and engage at the same time, with pristine and green views, narrow streets secluded from heavy traffic, unexpected rock formations and villages set in the landscape. The GTL 13 route uses sections of Eurovelo 5 and Eurovelo 7, as well as Via Francigena. From Orte we cross the Tiber again to cross into Umbria for a short stretch up to Attigliano, and immediately return to one of the most curious attractions of the area, the Park of the Monsters of Bomarzo: in this village lost between valleys and crevasses, in fact, Prince Pier Francesco Orsini had the architect Pirro Ligorio build a garden of "monsters", in the etymological sense of the term wonder, or oddities and fantastic sculptures to distract him from the pain of losing his wife. The route continues in a fluctuating manner through the hills of Tuscia, rows of vineyards and farmhouses, woods and wheat fields, crossing only tiny villages and hamlets such as Santarello or Pallone. Thus we arrive in Bagnaia, a handful of tuff houses close to the Cimini Mountains, made even more fascinating by the sixteenth-century Villa Lante, one of the most beautiful Mannerist gardens in Italy signed by Vignola. From here to Viterbo the few kilometers are all downhill, and you can relax by visiting the wonderful medieval center of the capital, and then conclude the stage between shady roads to Vetralla along stretches of the Via Francigena
a Empoli, in Val d'Arno
This ebike tour in Ciociaria will allow you to discover, without too much effort, some traits of two among the most famous paths in all of Italy. It is part of Ceprano's rental point, where you can choose the electric bike best suited to you. After a few kilometers of pedalata you will enter a road, immersed in nature, which is part of the group of European cycling itineraries called EuroVelo. Along this route you will meet the Natural Monument Grotte of Falvaterra and Rio Obaco, where we advise you to stop to visit the interior of the Grotts or simply refresh yourself to its exterior. The second part of the itinerary envisages, then, to reach and take part of another historic path, the Via Francigena. This, away from the main routes, will lead you to the country of Ceprano and finally back to the rental point.
Bike + Train : with an increasingly careful eye to sustainability in the tourism sphere, at the request will be possible to rent the ebike directly from Ceprano-Falvaterra railway station. You can, therefore, reach Ceprano by train (connected directly with Rome and Naples), rent the ebike and re-mark it back to the same station at the end of the experience.
EuroVelo 5
EuroVelo is a group of cycling routes that cross all of Europe. In particular we find ourselves along the stretch called EuroVelo 5, also called "Via Romea Francigena" 3,900 kilometres long, which, once finished, will unite London in Brindisi, passing through Milan, Rome and our Ciociaria. After leaving Ceprano's rental point you'll be pedaling yourself right on secondary roads, immersed in the tranquility, sounds and perfumes typical of the campaign that will enrich your experience along the whole adventure. After a few kilometers you'll reach the SP151, which is part of the aforementioned EuroVelo 5, along which you'll meet some of the local trattories and producers, the reported Fontana Water Bianca, where you can stop to drink and fill up your borracks and, with a small detour from the main route, the Grottoes of Falvaterra.
Grotte of Falvaterra and Rio Obaco
Soon after leaving SP151 you will reach the Natural Monument Grotte in Falvaterra and Rio Obaco, a veritable hidden gem in the heart of Ciociaria. Here we advise you to stop to visit the interior of the complex (in this case you will need to reach the ticket office first, report on the map) or simply to rest on its exterior, where the temperatures fall sharply and, especially in the warmer days, you can enjoy the fresh from the caves and the torrent limpid spilling out of it.
Via Francigena
Back in the saddle to your ebike, you will be walking a few kilometers until you reach the dam that will allow you to cross the Liri River and arrive at the Lake St. John Inload. In a short time you will find yourself along the Via Francigena (also reported by numerous road signs) that will take you to pedal first around the lake and then on a long white road that crosses the woods, away from paved roads and cars. Once you return to the main road, continuing to follow the road signs also, you will be returning to a secondary road that will allow you to reach another small lake, that of San Giacomo. Among the local inhabitants, this small water mirror is known for its particular connection with the Moon : as can be seen from satellite images, in fact, its particular form reminds precisely that of a crescent ; the numerous elevations and lowering of the water level during the course of the year remind those of the tides in the Earth-to-Earth interaction ; finally, the road leading from the country to the lake (in the path is the one you'll encounter by leaving it) is called its own Via Guardaluna.
By continuing the path we reach, finally, the municipality of Ceprano once again crossed the river thanks to the historic bridge which in the past divided the Papal State from the Kingdom of the South and which was mentioned in an episode of the Divine Comedy. Right after you arrive in Ceprano's main square where you can choose whether to stop to drink an aperitif or continue to re-enter the rental point, where you'll have a relaxation area, a relaxation area in the greenery of a plateau, the bar and restaurant Le Ganze where you can reinstate your energies, eating typical dishes of the laitier and ciociara cuisine.
This bike experience is perfect for unusually and sustainably discovering the beauties of the ciocious territory, immersing itself in its history, in its pristine nature and gusting its typical products.
in Ciociaria, in Falvaterra, in Ceprano, in Frosinone, at Falvaterra Cavern, in Strangolagalli, in Arce, in Colfelice
Have you ever thought about how cool it can be to discover a city by night?
With our electric bike Night Tour, you’ll be able to explore the best of Barcelona by bike when the sun goes down and the streets are less crowded: we’ll take you to admire charming hidden spots that are even more charming at dusk.
The tour will end in Plaça d’Espanya to admire the Magic Fountains, a spectacular work of architecture that will amaze you with its exhibition of colors, lights, music and water games: the combination of all these elements just makes pure magic! Highly recommended!
Summer: Thu & Sat at 8.00pm
Winter: not available
Meeting Point: Placa Reial
in Barcellona, in Barcelona
Partendo da Armonie in Corte, a Buronzo, dopo una colazione/merenda a base di prodotti del territorio, si segue la Strada Buronzina, si costeggia il Nuovo Canale della Baraggia fino a incrociare il Rio Versa e il Cavo Alemanno.
Tra Buronzo e Rovasenda
Si giunge quindi all'incastrone della Mapetta, che prende il nome dalla vicina cascina e che rappresenta un punto suggestivo dove ben si comprende la gestione delle acque e l'opera di ingegneria idraulica che fa capo al Consorzio di Bonifica della Baraggia Vercellese e Biellese. Qui dopo aver pedalato accanto ai laghetti di pesca sportiva e di popolamento di anatre e uccelli tipici degli ambienti umidi e dopo l'attraversamento della ferrovia Biella-Novara, si potrebbe far rientro lungo la Buronzina, ma proseguiamo sulla strada che collega Rovasenda a San Giacomo, attraversando le risaie del riso solidale biologico della famiglia nobile Di Rovasenda Biandrate e giungendo a Rovasenda.
Escursione al ponte canale
Qui, proseguendo lungo il cavo Piantalino, una traversa d'imbocco e una presa d'acqua, oltrepassando un pioppeto suggestivo si può fare un'escursione fino al torrente Rovasenda, in un punto con un bel salto d'acqua della Roggia Marchionale, che passa sopra al torrente in un ponte canale e salta nel sottocanale Fasoli (lo chiamano il "trovone", questo angolo).
Rientrando dall'escursione si continua tra le risaie attraversando la ferrovia Novara-Biella, incontrando il naviletto di Villarboit e, attraversando la strada che collega Ghislarengo a Rovasenda, ci si dirige verso San Giacomo Vercellese per rientrare a Buronzo.
in Baraggia, in Buronzo, in Biella, in Vercelli, in Gattinara, In San Giacomo Vercellese, in Rosavenda, in Sesia natural parc
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