A natural history to be discovered

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Outdoor activities in the heart of Brianza

Nestled between the lakes of Pusiano, Alserio and the park of the Villa Reale di Monza in the heart of Brianza

Five easy cycle routes in Lombardy. For a family-friendly bike ride.

In 1457 work was begun on the Martesana – also known as Naviglio Piccolo – a feat of engineering to which Leonardo da Vinci also contributed: a canal to join Milan, the Adda and Lake Como. The canal, built for Francesco Sforza, was a very important project and now with a cycle route alongside for over 30 kilometres. Starting from Milan, the route begins near Cassina de’ Pomm, at the corner of Via Melchiorre Gioia, and passes through Cologno Monzese, Vimodrone, Cernusco sul Naviglio, Cassina de’ Pecchi, Bussero, Gorgonzola, Gessate, and Inzago, as far as Cassano d’Adda. The level and almost entirely surfaced route alternates between urban and green areas, with benches and areas equipped for stops. It is also perfect for families and amateur cyclists. Historic and cultural points can be found along the route, including the villas of noble Milanese families, such as Villa Alari Visconti in Cernusco and Villa Borromeo in Cassano d’Adda, the Ponte delle Gabelle bridge in Milan, old mooring points and washhouses, and the characteristic wooden covered bridge in Gorgonzola. In Groppello d’Adda, you can see the “Rudun” water wheel, rebuilt from the original 1618 design. For a longer ride, you can continue on to Vaprio d’Adda, merging onto the Adda cycle trail to Lecco. The Martesana cycle route is an itinerary that tells the story of Lombardy's canals, linking the countryside and historic villas, while offering sights of the city and nature along the water.

Dancing on the bends of the Po. Amidst rows of willows, poplars and farmhouses

Cycling along the Adda, you will discover a territory full of surprises.

A stretch of railway line converted to a cycle path, amongst secluded hills and industrial archaeology. The Val Seriana is a journey through the history of places

The River Lambro flows peacefully through Brianza, creating a route that crosses the Royal Villa of Monza, the Romanesque churches of Agliate, and small villages surrounded by woods and fields. The cycle route, which follows the river from Monza to Erba, is some 42 kilometres long, an invitation to let the rhythm of the waters set the pace as you discover landscapes that alternate nature with history and art. It starts in Monza, crossing the park of the Royal Villa, one of the largest enclosed parks in Europe. The cycle route here follows the meadows and tree-lined roads, passing near the Villa and also the famous racetrack, the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza. The route then passes quickly along the river, with cycle trails, secondary roads and dirt tracks. Between Biassono and Lesmo, the River Lambro flows peacefully through woods and fields, dotted with little bridges. Continuing, it comes to Triuggio and Agliate, where time seems to stand still, with ancient villages and historic villas, as well as the Church of Santa Maria della Neve and Villa Taverna, both overlooking the other side of the river. In some sections, little bridges make it possible to cross the Lambro and take a closer look at these buildings, but to continue along the cycle path it is necessary to return to the other bank. Once in Agliate, the cycle track comes to a stunning place, the Basilica of Santi Pietro e Paolo, a gem of Lombard Romanesque architecture, and well worth stopping at to take a look at the inside, together with the nearby baptistery.  The final section, through to Carate Brianza alternates cycle tracks, secondary roads and tracks surrounded by greenery, with views that showcase the most authentic side of Brianza, made of nature and small villages. Here it is possible to conclude your itinerary or continue further, towards the Oasi di Baggero, with a wilder section, where the river and plants offer stunning views to conclude the route once in Erba. The Lambro cycle path is accessible to everyone, with some breaks where it is necessary to cover sections of road requiring greater attention. The first sections, through to Carate Brianza, offer a gentler experience and in autumn, the colours of the scenery heighten the beauty of the route, transforming a cycle ride into a more immersive experience.

A fascinating route that combines nature, history and human ingenuity, the West Adda cycle route winds its way along the river between Lecco and Trezzo sull’Adda for about 50 kilometres. The recommended starting point is Pescate, where the river leaves Lake Como and flows southwards. In the first few kilometres, the route flanks Lake Garlate, with the Monte Barro Natural Park in the background, along with Lake Olginate. Most of the route is flat, with surfaced sections and dirt trails, passing through areas of natural interest. Herons, coots and kingfishers can all be spotted among the trees on the lake’s shores. The route also offers several points of historic and cultural interest, such as Leonardo da Vinci’s ferry in Imbersago, the Iron bridge at Paderno d’Adda, and the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Rocchetta. To the south, the cycle route passes near several hydroelectric power stations, while near Tresso, is the Workers’ Village of Crespi d’Adda, a UNESCO world heritage site. The itinerary ends in Trezzo sull’Adda, dominated by a Visconti Castle, although anyone wishing to continue the route can follow the trail from Martesana to Cassano d’Adda and Milan. This is a route for anyone in any season, even if spring and autumn offer the most colourful, charming scenery.

From the train station in Cassano d'Adda, ride along the narrow footbridge over the Muzza Canal and then turn left and take the embankment road pointing north and toward the center of Cassano. When you reach the bridge over theAdda, cross it and follow the bicycle path that descends along Via Rivolta, a little further on cross it at Località Cascate, still following the bicycle path of the same name south, at a shrine follow the bicycle path that turns left and travels along Via San Pietro Cascine, just before thevillage of the same name, turn right, still on the bike path, along Via Cascina Belvignate, and then right again onto Provincial Road 130, you find yourself back on the road to Rivolta, turn left and go downhill, after about 600 meters, just beyond the sign marking the entrance to the province of Cremona, you leave it and, at a barrier, take a path that, on the right, crosses a ditch and then skirts it, in the middle of fields, to the banks of the Adda River. Faithfully following the dirt road that runs along the riverbank to the remains of the old bridge and the Rivolta d'Adda Prehistoric Park, the trail continues on a dirt road with obvious directional signage that accompanies you to the outskirts of Lodi, you pedal through green countryside, crossing floodplain forests lapped by the waters of the'Adda and overlooking agricultural landscapes with regular geometries, punctuated by ditches and rows of vines, you soon reach the historic intake works of the Vacchelli Canal, and then continue further among the cultivated fields and floodplains bordering the river, the dirt road ends near some gravel quarries where you come out on the provincial road that joins Boffalora to Lodi then turn right and follow the bicycle path that leads to the bridge over theAdda and the historic center of Lodi where there is a turnaround and you can enjoy a well-deserved break.