The name of Casalmaggiore seems to be derived from the latin term Castra Majora, meaning main camp, since it was a strategic locality during ancient Roman times. Nowadays its name is linked to the…
From Borgoforte to Ostiglia
T he last stage of this itinerary will change your perception about the Po once you change from the left bank to the right one. Prior to keep going along the river course, go on the bike lane in…
From Iseo to Orzinuovi
T ake time to have a walk along Iseo's lakeshore and historic center in order to discover the medieval Church of Sant'Andrea and the Oldofredi Castle, plus taste a freshly caught baked tench with…
From Brescia to Pontevico
B rescia needs to be visited with calm and respect: hop on your bike and go to the castle in order to decide which part you will dedicate your attention towards. Whether it is the Lodge, the…
From Varese to Sesto Calende
V arese is often called "the garden city" due to its position in the middle of a lush vegetation, but also because of the splendid Extended Gardens that comprise the heart of the city. From the…
From Sesto Calende to Abbiategrasso
E ven though this stage is longer compared to sections, but it will allow you to follow the Ticino river towards the Po while going slightly downhill. The Ticino is one of the cleanest rivers in…
From Abbiategrasso to Melegnano
T he South Milan Agricultural Park will be the main protagonist in this section of the itinerary. Its varied landscape includes farmhouses that sell their own produce, cultivated fields separated…
From Melegnano to Codogno
T ake the chance of visiting the Medici Castle in Melegnano before going to the WWF Oasis of Montorfano, just outside town. It will give you a wider scope of the natural environment while you pedal…
From Cassano d'Adda to Crema
C assano d'Adda welcomes you with the spectacular gardens of Villa Borromeo and the imposing Visconti Castle. Explore the area beyond the river to get a better view of it. You will keep going…
From Grosio to Sondrio
I n this stage you will discover one of the most beautiful and famous Alpine valleys in the country: the Valtellina, born out of the water course of the Adda river. Its Alpine landscapes will…
From Colico Piano to Lecco
L ake Como, once known as Larius by ancient Romans, takes center stage in this stage. You will pedal along its eastern shores, with the water always on sight and the view of the opposite side of the…
From Lecco to Cassano d'Adda
J ust after leaving Lecco (not without getting a bag of Caviandini, alocal type of shortbread and sugar cookies), you will encounter the Adda river once more. The lagoon of Garlate is an important…