Overview
For all skills, from beginner to experts
Mostly forest and single track, altitudes between 400 and 600 meters
Paths chained together or with adjacent areas
The half-day tour can last from 2 to 4 hours depending on skills, destination and weather conditions.
Possibility of bike rental and/or assistance: Ispra, Coquio, Ternate, Golasecca, Dormelletto
Meeting Point: Sesto Calende, Vergiate, Ispra, Ternate
Tour Description
All proposed routes have the common denominator of the ascent. The tour is suitable for those who like to engage a little and also for others who want to walk tracks immersed in nature. The area is predominantly undulating with pleasant single tracks. The levels can be between 400 and 600 meters depending on the choice. According to the place of departure, or the combination of multiple destinations, a reduced section on asphalt may be necessary, however mainly on secondary roads.
SESTO - TAINO
A path traced for a mythical competition that has been repeated for many years. The route of the race is extendable on the Taino Heights, where through the different paths in the woods you can converge on Capronno and from here, set the return or another stage. Reliefs around 380 meters, steep rips alternate with more manageable climbs, 90% forest.
SAN QUIRICO
A destination of excellence close to Angera, allows a wonderful view of the lake and the Eponymous Rock. There are several entrances and trails to reach the church at the top of 380 meters. Particularly fun descents with different degrees of difficulty. Quassa Park, or Ranco with its pier, Taino or Lisanza, are also easily accessible from this area.
MOunt PELADA
The top at 470 meters you stand between Osmate and Comabbio. In addition to the steep access from the two villages, you can make a route on both coasts from Oriano or Mercallo. Some hard stretches. This destination can be associated with softer rides on the lake of Comabbio or Monate.
MOunt TABOR - MONSORINO area
To the east of Vergiate, an area full of ups anddowns with some noteworthy pine forests. The area includes the area of the tombs of Golasecca and the production area of local wines. There are also several riding horses sites. Almost all in trails, you can easily reach Sesto, Coarezza or Panperduto. Not particularly challenging elevations being the highest part between 3-400 meters.
PICUZ
The cliff that stands out in front of San Giano implies a challenging climb of about 3 kilometers. At the top of the
little church of San Clemente (500 meters) you can enjoy spectacular 360-degree views. You can see Lake Varese, Monate, Maggiore and Laveno and all the surrounding mountains. The summit can also be reached on a dirt path from Caravate, which is not always easily accessible. The approach can take place from both Laveno and Ispra, also following some off-road path.
MOunt SAN GIACOMO
The relief above Vergiate that confine Lake Comabbio is close to 400 meters and is full of trails that offer various alternatives, allowing you to reach different destinations (Varano Borghi, Corgeno, Cimbro, Villadosia). Not particularly challenging elevations,very forested area.
Prepare for your tour
Whatever is your level, we alway recommend to have this things with you:
Wearing helmet is compulsory
Repair kit, spare tubes, pump (if you rent a bike it should be furnished with it)
Backpack with water, food and spare clothes, a rain jacket. Don't forget we are up to mountains, the weather and temperature can change in few minutes.
Proper shoes as some walking can be necessary , no Flip-fLop and sandals
Prices
Private Tour (1 or 2) 95€
From 3 to 5 people 35€*
For groups over 5 people 25€*
*per person
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