- Individual arrival in TIRANO (Sondrio) Valtellina. Take advantage of your free time to discover this location, not far from Switzerland, the end of line of the famous “Bernina Red Train”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lose yourself in its streets to get to see the signs of history, such as the remains of the Sforza walls in the historic center, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Tirano (the only Basilica in this area) and the beautiful buildings in Art Nouveau style. Taste the delicacies of local food and wine: the imposing terraces not only offer a breathtaking view, but also restore all the taste of the territory in a glass of wine, to accompany the bresaola, a delicious and healthy salami, or a dish of pizzoccheri, typical tagliatelle of the Valtellina made with buckwheat. Overnight stay in Tirano.
- TIRANO – COLICO (76 km). Today you start cycling, and it’s an easy start, downhill along the Adda river. The Sentiero Valtellina will take you near the small village of Teglio, before reaching Sondrio, the capital of the province which bears the same name. The first stage by bike ends in Morbegno, which is home to a beautiful old town. Walk along its narrow streets, admiring the beautiful facades of ancient buildings with small wrought-iron balconies. Visit the Church of St. John the Baptist, a baroque collegiate church built in 1680. One of the architectural symbols of the city is the Ganda Bridge, the only stone bridge over the Adda river. The Bitto stream, on the other hand, gives its name to the homonymous DOP cheese used to prepare the typical dish of Valtellina: pizzoccheri. Overnight stay in Colico – Lake Como.
- ROUND TRIP AROUND COLICO (from 13 to 34 km one way). Depending on how fit you are, you can choose the bike tour that suits you best to discover the surroundings of Colico. You can get lost in the hills by visiting the historic Fort of Montecchio, the best preserved First World War fortress in Europe, or the Fort of Fuentes, a Spanish military building dating back to 1600s. Or you can cycle along the lakeside promenade or practice one of the water sports offered by the area. Or maybe relax in the sun of the lake coast. Another possibility is offered by an itinerary to the North, in the direction of Lake Mezzola (13 km) or up to the city of Chiavenna (34 km). To return, you can bike the same route, which will be slightly downhill, or take the train. Overnight stay in Colico – Lake Como.
- COLICO – BELLAGIO – LECCO (2 boats trips). Departure from Colico, where in the morning you will take the boat that will make you cross the lake to bring you to Bellagio, the pearl of Lake Como. Here you can stop for a meal or a drink while enjoying the beauty of the lake. In the late afternoon you will take again the boat to reach Lecco, the city where the writer Alessandro Manzoni set I promessi sposi. Protected by numerous peaks, including the famous Grigne and Resegone, Lecco still offers the remains of a fortified village in its historic center, such as the bridge of Azzone Visconti. Also worth seeing is the Teatro della Società and the church of St. Nicholas, whose high bell tower indicates the direction of the port. Overnight stay in Lecco.
- LECCO – TREZZO SULL'ADDA (37 km). The beautiful bike path on which you start cycling today will run slightly downhill along the river Adda. You will admire the natural scenery first and then the works of human ingenuity, such as the impressive hydroelectric power plants. You will also find the signs of Leonardo da Vinci’s genius in the locks or in the ferry designed by him, seeing the places that seem to have inspired him to paint La Gioconda. Overnight stay in Trezzo sull’Adda.
- TREZZO SULL'ADDA (39 km). On your last bike ride you will cycle along the famous Martesana cycle path, a navigation channel designed by Leonardo Da Vinci and completed in 1496. Among the various places of interest are the stately villas (Villa Melzi in Vaprio, Villa Aitelli in Inzago, Villa Serbelloni in Gorgonzola, just to name a few), numerous mills, churches and ancient factories. Gradually you will approach Milano, where you will spend the night. We advise you to extend your visit to Milano to appreciate its vitality, beauty and artistic heritage. Overnight stay in Milano.
- Breakfast and end of the bike tour. You may ask for an extra night.
Tour name: Cycling from Valtellina and Lake Como to Milan
Tour Duration: 7 days/6 nights
Tour type: self-guided
Participants: minimum 2
Start: every Saturday from March to October *
Level: easy
Accommodation: 3***S / 4**** hotels
Board Basis: bed & breakfast
* Other starting dates available for at least 4 people
Tour Duration: 7 days/6 nights
Tour type: self-guided
Participants: minimum 2
Start: every Saturday from March to October *
Level: easy
Accommodation: 3***S / 4**** hotels
Board Basis: bed & breakfast
* Other starting dates available for at least 4 people
Price per person in double room
Hotel category |
Base price per person |
3***S / 4**** hotels |
€ 949 |
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The price includes:
* We’ll give you a code to download on your smartphone the tour map and itinerary, with points of interest, services and GPS position |
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Supplements (rate per person):
Half board possible on request
Additional night in Tirano + Bernina Express to Sankt Moritz on request
Upgrade 2 nights in La Fiorida – on request
- Single room supplement: 350 €
- High season supplement (from June 1 to September 15): 110 €
- Guided tour in Milan (by bike) – 2,5 hours: 45 €
- Bike rental: 135 €
- E-bike rental: 265 €
Half board possible on request
Additional night in Tirano + Bernina Express to Sankt Moritz on request
Upgrade 2 nights in La Fiorida – on request
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