Tipi Percorsi
Ebike tour across the hills of the Monferrato astride Rocchetta Tanaro’s Natural Park.
Beautiful landscapes will frame this tour through woods and vineyards.
How to visit Belveglio
Our tour starts from Ortondo’s B&B in Cortiglione.
After a short ride on the crest of the hills surrounding the town, you will arrive at “Bricco di Belveglio”, a place wherer it is possible to have a 360 degrees view of the surrounding landscape.
Belveglio is a town of 336 inhabitants in the province of Asti. In the Middle Ages the town was known with the name of Malamorte. It is likely that the toponym derives from the continuous struggles that raged in the territory, such as to consider them lands of bad death. The first lord of Malamorte was Raimondo Turco (1003 - 1092), coming from a noble family of Asti.
The Aleramic marquises of Incisa became masters of the locality after the descent of Federico Barbarossa in 1155, who defeated and set fire to the city of Asti, but after the peace of Costanza (1183) they were forced to return it to the Municipality of Asti. Following the civil wars in Asti between the Solaro and Guttuari Malamorte factions, many destructions followed one another, up to the passage of the city of Asti under the domination of Luchino Visconti.
In 1387, the village appears in Valentina Visconti's dowry for her marriage to Luigi di Valois and probably in this period the locality changed its name to Belvedere (Bellumviderium Astensium).
In 1806, Napoleon Bonaparte included the village in the Department of Marengo and in this period the name changed (the last one) from Belvedere to Belveglio.
The route winds through the streets of the center of the village until it leaves the main road to start a long secondary road immersed in the surrounding woods.
Rocchetta Tanaro and its Natural Park
The track will lead you to the borders of the Rocchetta Tanaro’s Natural Park.
Pay attention to the descent on the gravel road that will allow you to enter the park and enjoy, in summer, some shade and coolness.
Leaving the main dirt road you will find yourself near the town of Cerro Tanaro, from where a long cycle path will start on the banks of the Tanaro river.
At the end of the track, a small tunnel will take you past the railway to reach (this time on asphalt) the town of Rocchetta Tanaro.
In the open countryside, once on the banks of the Tanaro, stands the small church of Santa Maria de Flexio with a Romanesque apse.
In the Sant'Emiliano region stands the homonymous church, formerly a dependency of the Abbey of Azzano which extended its jurisdiction over farmhouses and lands in the Rocchetta area bordering "Roca".
In the concentric, the Salone Santa Caterina, once the Church of the Confraternity of the ss. Annunziata or dei "Battuti", it preserves a chiselled fresco under study by the Superintendency of Artistic Heritage, Romanesque columns and corbels.
The parish church built in 1700 on a pre-existing medieval chapel dedicated to Saint Stephen, has a Romanesque bell tower dated 1474. It preserves a marble stoup with the engraved "Comunitas Rocheta 1476", a painting attributed to the Caccia school, a painting by Michelangelo Pittatore, an ivory crucifix by 1700 of Provençal school.
Also worth seeing is the Rocchetta Tanaro Natural Park, where the presence of “Il Frutteto della Memoria” and the "large beech" (called "Faggio Emilio") of the Val du Gè (Valle del Gelo), an ultra-centuries-old specimen over 25 meters and with a diameter of the crown of around 20 meters that grows to the minimum altitude for Piedmont (130 meters above sea level), and represents a reminder of the beech woods spread throughout the area at the end of the last glacial period, and the Integral Nature Reserve " Il Verneto ", WWF oasis.
In Rocchetta there are also two museums: the “Tanaro and Contadinerie Museum”, with the reconstruction of some typically Rocchettese peasant life environments, and the Museum of wine labels, an ideal journey through the Italian regions which, through its graphics, invites visitors to discover the best national wines;
Also worthy of note is the Castle of the Marquises Incisa della Rocchetta, where for centuries the wines of the Marquises Incisa della Rocchetta were produced in the cellars, transferred since 1994 to "La Corte Chiusa" (an ancient family property).
A cylindrical tower and parts of the building remain of the ancient medieval castle. The castle is now privately owned (not open to visitors).
Continuing along the track, you will arrive to take the road towards the Mogliotti’s Road to rejoin the track of the starting point again.
in Monferrato, in Campo ligure, to Lerma Castle, to Lavagnina's lakes, in Capanne's 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
Questo tour in ebike vi permette di scoprire, senza troppa fatica, la bellezza della Val Borbera.
Attraversando il territorio di Albera Ligure sarà possibile ammirare i vigneti coltivati a Timorasso recuperati in questi anni dal Collettivo Barban.
Pedalando e chiacchierando vi imbatterete nel Mulino di Santa Maria per arrivare poi in cima al Castello di Borgo Adorno. Da qui il paesaggio è mozzafiato.
Una volta arrivati a località Campana, si può scegliere se proseguire in direzione Cantalupo Ligure oppure prolungare di qualche chilometro per dirigersi verso la Val Curone,
Il tratto di strada tra i piccoli centri di Cavigino e Vigoponzo vi regala ancora una vista spettacolare sulla Val Borbera e la vicina Val Curone.
Il ritorno: Rochetta Ligure e la Val Sisola.
Da Cantalupo Ligure si ritorna verso Rochetta Ligure, costeggiando il Borbera.
A Rocchetta Ligure si può visitare il Palazzo Spinola che fu residenza estiva della famiglia Spinola di Genova. Nel palazzo potrete trovare anche un piccolo Museo della Resistenza e della vita contadina.
Dopo aver attraversato il paese di Rocchetta Ligure si costeggia il Sisola, sino all’omonima località, dove trovate anche qui i vigneti di Timorasso.
Da Sisola si ritorna a Cabella Ligure da una stradina minore con una pendenza piuttosto decisa e in piccola parte sterrata.
Arrivati nel paese di Cremonte ci si può godere la vista di Cabella Ligure dall’alto.
Si può terminare il tour ritornando al punto di noleggio Bikesquare di Cabella Ligure.
in Val Borbera, in Arquata Scrivia, in Gavi, to Borghetto Borbera
Il percorso
Il percorso è un itinerario dedicato ai luoghi che ispirarono l'ambientazione delle opere di Beppe Fenoglio. Con un'e-bike in poco tempo si potrà facilmente pedalare tra le colline su strade secondarie e poco trafficate raggiungendo le tappe d'interesse culturale. Tutto il tempo guadagnato sarà occasione per scoprire angoli nascosti e nuovi panorami per poi immergersi nella lettura di un frammento delle opere fenogliane che hanno fatto la storia della letteratura italiana. Riscopri la vita contadina di Agostino tra le mura del tipico Pavaglione, o soffermati davanti le rocche dei sette fratelli ad udire sulle righe di Fenoglio, l'eco della resistenza vissuta dal Partigiano Johnny.
Questi sono solo alcuni degli assaggi di un'esperienza dedicata al centenario dalla nascita di Beppe Fenoglio.
COME FUNZIONA L'AUTOGUIDA
Segui l'itinerario lungo il tracciato e raggiungi le tappe contrassegnate dal tag verde. Facendo "tap" su di esse potrete accedere alla scheda dedicata al luogo fenogliano e assaporare, in autonomia o in compagnia, un breve testo ambientato in una delle opere di Fenoglio.
Ringraziamenti
Questo tour tematico nasce da un iniziativa sviluppata in collaborazione con il Progetto "Leggere Ovunque - Biblioteca Diffusa" e il "Centro Studi Beppe Fenoglio".
I diritti sono concessi gratuitamente dagli eredi Fenoglio e tutte le opere sono edite da Einaudi.
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
Partendo dal nostro punto di noleggio proponiamo una semplice pedalata che vi porterà alla scoperta dell'affascinante borgo di Bellagio.
Con circa 20 km e un dislivello di un centinaio di metri, potrete gustarvi degli angolini veramente suggestivi, scoprire le proposte dei negozi del centro e le meraviglie di alcuni dei parchi della zona.
Oliveto Lario, Lago di Como, Bellagio, Magreglio, Lezzeno
On this loop trail in the Taleggio valley, we venture to discover a valley that is described as a 'little Switzerland of Bergamo'. Perhaps because this corner of the Bergamasque mountains is particularly green, gentle and welcoming. The route ascends the valley from San Giovanni Bianco along the road carved into the steep walls of the narrow gorge overlooking the Enna stream. The Taleggio valley offers tourists the chance to enjoy an ancient atmosphere of little-used roads and small hamlets rich in history. There is no shortage of opportunities to take a break and enjoy the famous cheese that takes its name from this valley, taleggio.
in San Giovanni Bianco, in San Pellegrino Terme, in Val Taleggio, in Camerata Cornello, in Dossena, in Valpiana, in Vedeseta, in Zogno
Right in the heart of the Rocca di Cerere UNESCO Global Geopark, a short workable route in half a day between the Lake of Pergusa and the Hill of Cozzo Matrice, site of an ancient indigenous settlement with the remains of a vast sacred enclosure dedicated to Demeter (Ceres) and Kore-Persephone (Proserpine. Landscapes breathed at 360 ° on almost the entire island and unusual natural aspects for the Sicily of the grain. It is part of the Visitor center site of the rental and it is inert to us towards Cozzo matrix passing through the many villas of the Village Pergusa. Reaching the top, the site of the vast archaeological area, lies along the main path, perfectly cycling on a dirt road to reach the area of the sacred enclosure with the remains of the temples and the two caves that for the ancient inhabitants of Sicily were the entrance to the Ade. The ancient hall of the Misterical Meetings, the "Leske" from which it enjoys a magnificent panorama on central and eastern Sicily. Around ancient frantoises for the grapes, remains of furnaces for the fusion of copper and bronze, tombs in the chamber and, in the North, the profile of Enna with the other sacred area of the Rocca di Cerere. You descend through the village again this time by touching the Piazza della fascist foundation with the monumental obelisk and, reached the Visitor center, ends with a ring ring around the lake, place of large contingents of waterfowl and the only natural lake of inland Sicily.
Caltanissetta, Enna, Sicilia centrale
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
The excursion leads to the discovery of the sunny slopes between Chatillon and Saint-Vincent.
The experience of pedaling effortlessly through beautiful deciduous and coniferous forests and verdant pastures leads to the discovery of a unique corner of Valle d'Aosta where breathtaking views will be revealed as the gaze will be captured by the imposing mountains and by the ancient medieval castles guarding the central valley.
in Valle d'Aosta, in Chatillon, in Fenis, in Ayas, In Cervino valley, to Champlong lakes, in Chamois, to Lod lake, to Zerbon mount
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,
in Chianti, in Greve in Chianti, in Cavriglia, in Radda in Chianti, in Gaiole in Chianti, in Castellina in Chianti, Eroica, Tuscany in ebike
in Monferrato, in Campo ligure, to Lerma Castle, to Lavagnina's lakes, in Capanne's natural parc
This ring path is the shortest alternative (50 km) to the E-05 itinerary to immerse yourself in the land of Primitivo and Negroamaro wines, between vineyards and Mediterranean stain. It comes to the sea at Punta Prosciutto to discover then the Salina dei Monaci, inhabited by pink fenicoppers, and the mouth of the Chidro River before it dates back between the vineyards towards Manduria.
salento, salento ionico, in salento, maglia, lecce, puglia, nardò, avetrana
l percorso che dal Lago Maggiore porta a Domodossola costeggia il Toce e attraversa gli storici borghi della Piana del Toce e importanti siti naturalistici.
L'itinerario ha inizio dalla stazione "Verbania-Pallanza" di Fondotoce e offre un ricco susseguirsi di mutevoli paesaggi che nel periodo primaverile esplodono di colori.
Da visitare lungo il percorso: fondotoce.
Il Parco della Memoria e della Pace con l'imponente Monumento in memoria dei quarantatré partigiani fucilati nel ’44, e la Casa della Resistenza.
Il percorso attraversa la Riserva Naturale del Canneto con il suo osservatorio.
Mergozzo e la sua frazione Candoglia dalla cui cava si estrae ancora oggi l’omonimo marmo per la Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano.
Ornavasso. L’itinerario passa in corrispondenza della Falesia del Cannone e raggiunge la Punta di Migiandone dove ha inizio la strada militare che ospita le trincee della Linea Cadorna con il suo Forte di Bara (che volendo è possibile raggiungere in mtb).
Premosello – Chiovenda. L'Oasi Naturale di Bosco Tenso è stata istituita nel 1990 per la salvaguardia dell’ultima porzione di bosco “tensato”, già tutelata nel 1500 in quanto il bosco posto tra il Toce e le coltivazioni salvava queste ultime dalle esondazioni.
Vogogna, annoverato tra i Borghi più belli d'Italia, è stato Capitale dell'Ossola Inferiore e nel suo centro storico si trovano il Castello Visconteo ed il Palazzo Pretorio.
Pieve Vergonte con il Ponte sul fiume Anza che conduce a Piedimulera, dove svetta il torrione di Palazzo Testoni, realizzato probabilmente per avere controllo sulla mulattiera che conduceva in Valle Anzasca.
Villadossola. Fu un importante sito siderurgico per i metalli estratti in Valle Antrona, tanto da portare alla realizzazione, nel 1940, di un intero villaggio per le maestranze della S.A. Metallurgica Ossolana, che resta tutt’oggi un’opera unica nel suo genere.
Domodossola, principale centro della Val D’Ossola, sorge nella piana all’imbocco della Val Bognanco. È stata un importante crocevia di culture e scambi commerciali ed il suo centro storico, anticamente racchiuso tra mura pentagonali, è ricco di monumenti e palazzi storici. Per il rientro si suggerisce di prendere il treno alla stazione di Domodossola per raggiungere la stazione di Verbania – Pallanza.
a Verbania, sui Laghi, sul Lago Maggiore, nella Val d'Ossola, Premosello-Chiovenda, Vogogna, Macugnaga, sul Toce, Lago di Mergozzo
Among the classic outings in Cremona, one cannot fail to consider the tour of the Bodri which extends to the south-east of the city.
This ebike tour south-east of Cremona allows you to immerse yourself in nature. A ring that starts and ends in Cremona where you can rent your e-bikes at the camping.
The legacy of the river Po, which over the centuries has shifted its path, has left indelible marks on the territory: the bodri, small self-sufficient circular lakes with their micro ecosystem, and the physical signs of the level of flooding on the buildings.
What to see in the Parco del Po and Morbasco
An all-inclusive itinerary in the Po and Morbasco Local Park of Supra-municipal Interest (PLIS) with high naturalistic value. A good observer will be able to see various species of birdlife from the top of the embankments on which the cycle and pedestrian paths run and enjoy the shade of centuries-old trees in one of the paths that guarantee refreshment areas even in summer.
Curiosity is also aroused by the possibility of encountering unusual structures for an agricultural area: mcrenellated farmhouse, a polymerdiana, votive columns, etc ...
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,
The route takes us up to 2300 mslm, on the Italo Elvetic border of Step San Giacomo, costing some artificial basins made by the Enel between the 20 and 30 of 1900.
Attention : The path is NOT walkable with the children's bike trailer.
What to see, historical to the San Giacomo Pass
Built from 1929 by the Enel to be able to carry out the dams of Lake Castel and Toggia. As soon as abandoned the evocative conca of Riale the road becomes dirt and becomes a masterpiece of engineering, with reduced slopes, to be confronted by trucks during construction work and back from the harmonious lines complemented by dry arch mulls from which it is possible to immortalize excavations on the tops of the high Formazza and the underlying lake of the Morasco.
What to see, Lake Toggia
We are at quota 2191 mslm, this dam was built in the years 1929-1932 on the Rio Roni, has a length of 199 meters and is 44 meters high.
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 edicts, exhibition pavilions, hotels and much more.
a Verbania, sui Laghi, sul Lago Maggiore, nella Val d'Ossola, Premosello-Chiovenda, Vogogna, Macugnaga, sul Toce, Lago di Mergozzo
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
Cycling through the Alta Langa hills on an e-bike is like embarking on a journey in a world suspended between sky and earth. As you climb slopes that reach nearly 800 metres in altitude, the landscape transforms before your eyes: vineyards give way to hazelnut groves, lush forests and undulating wheat fields. The fresh, pure air caresses your face, carrying with it the scents of unspoilt nature. The silence is broken only by the gentle hum of pedal assistance and birdsong. Each bend reveals a new breathtaking view, each perched village tells stories of an ancient past and a present that jealously guards centuries-old traditions.
Novello
Novello, the starting point of your tour, welcomes you with its captivating tranquillity. When coming back visit the Wine Shop to taste Nascetta, a native white wine, the best ending of your adventure.
Monforte d'Alba
Monforte d'Alba captivates you with its medieval charm. Climb up to the natural amphitheatre in the upper part of the village, an architectural gem with perfect acoustics that hosts concerts and cultural events.
Roddino
Roddino, a border village between Lower and Upper Langa, offers a first taste of Alta Langa. Admire the parish church and savour local cheeses, including the renowned "Murazzano DOP".
From Roddino to Pedaggera and Serravalle Langhe
The road from Roddino to Pedaggera and Serravalle Langhe treats you to changing and evocative landscapes. Pedal among hazelnut groves and the first forests, enjoying the silence and unspoilt beauty of these highlands.
Serravalle Langhe
Serravalle Langhe, with its strategic position, offers breathtaking panoramic views. Visit the church of San Michele Arcangelo and admire the typical architecture of Alta Langa.
Bossolasco
Bossolasco, known as the "village of roses", welcomes you with its flowery balconies (in the appropriate season). Here, at over 700 metres altitude, you'll breathe the pure air of Alta Langa and can visit the Rose Garden.
Somano
Somano surprises you with its rustic charm. Explore the historic centre with its stone houses and don't miss the church of San Donato, a jewel of Romanesque architecture.
Dogliani
Dogliani brings you back to the heart of the wine region. Visit the ancient village, called "Castello", and don't leave without tasting the famous Dolcetto di Dogliani DOCG.
Monchiero
Monchiero, the last stop, offers you a relaxing finale. Climb up to Monchiero Alto to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding hills and the distant Alps.
The Experience
This 59 km route is an adventure that requires good physical preparation, given its length and elevation gain. The itinerary, supported by the BikeSquare app, offers you the freedom to explore at your own pace, stopping when and where you prefer. Starting from Novello and crossing the heart of Alta Langa, you'll discover unique landscapes, charming villages and authentic flavours. It's a journey that combines the pleasure of cycle tourism with the discovery of a lesser-known but equally fascinating territory of the Langhe, where each pedal stroke is a tribute to the beauty of nature and the richness of local traditions.
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
We are in the Langhe, hills, vines (so many vines), castles, small boroughs to discover and great landscapes in which to immerse yourself.
The territory
We are in the vineyard area of Nebbiolo da Barolo where the vineyards are so beautiful and historical that they have become Heritage of Humanity Unesco. It is, in fact, a landscape of exceptional beauty!
The territory of the Langhe is characterized by a historical tradition related to the crop of the vine and a true culture related to the production of the deeply rooted wine in the community. It is from these vines that the Barolo is produced : it is the red wine (the King of the Vines) produced with Nebbiolo grapes. The communes where the Barolo is produced are 11 : Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d' Alba (in these 3 only Barolo is produced) and then there are La Morra, Monforte d' Alba, Roddi, Verduno, Cherasco, Diano d' Alba, Novello and Grinzane Cavour.
The winery La Torricella
The Cantina La Torricella is located in Monforte in the fraction Sant' Anna.
The cellar has a long family history, there are 3 generations who have worked and are working inside the cellar : a cutting-edge cellar from the strong family tradition, will know how to amaze you with its proposals.
The tour
This tour leaves from Novello and from here it is very easy to reach Monforte and the winery La Torricella. During the visit to Monforte, mandatory stop at Giant Bench belonging to the Big Bench circuit is the nr #6 Monforte-Gramolere from the Purple color. With the e-bikes the climb will be easy and fun. On the bench it is possible to sit back and relax by admiring the panorama from the high of the ancient city of Monforte that one of the Most Beautiful Borghi of Italy. After the visit to Monforte pedal between the Monfortini vineyards and the electric bike is saddled with the S. Anna fraction. The scenic route offers wonderful farts on the valley, with a view of the Langhe, already before you arrive, you will enjoy the wine paessage.
If you prefer instead you can go first from Castiglione Falletto, admire the imposing castle, enjoy the fantastic view from the belvedere.
The panorama is assured by the scenic route that links Monforte to Castiglione Falletto, pedal into e-bike on the crest of the hill, you will remain open-mouths.
After the tasting you can go up again in the saddle to continue with your tour in the direction of Barolo, from the city center spurts the castle, home to the Vine Museum, great stage for the enthusiasts. After the visit to Barolo it is part of Novello.
in Novello, in Barolo, in La Morra, in Verduno, in the Langhe, in Roero, in Barbaresco, in Neive, in Monforte, in Diano, in Castiglion Falletto, in Alba, in Bra
This is a route suitable for everyone, meaning it's simple yet also evocative.
It starts from the e-bike rental point of BikeSquare in the center of Premosello-Chiovenda.
You pass through the Borgo Tenso Nature Oasis, where it's possible to ride sheltered by oaks, ashes, willows, and maples. If you manage to rent the e-bikes in spring, you will be able to admire the blooming of hawthorn and elderflower.
The Oasis is known for the presence of many birds such as herons, cuckoos, tawny owls, buzzards, and kingfishers. In the clearings and the forest, there are dens of foxes, hares, and squirrels. Who knows if you'll spot something?
After leaving the more natural part of the route, you continue to the hamlet of Colloro, where you can enjoy the view of the Toce plain and perhaps stop to taste a typical dish.
a Verbania, sui Laghi, sul Lago Maggiore, nella Val d'Ossola, Premosello-Chiovenda, Vogogna, Macugnaga, sul Toce, Lago di Mergozzo
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