• Cycle Tourism
    • Active & Green

Garda and the course of the Chiese

A velodrome fit for champions. And more: churches, lakes, museums and an excellent virgin olive oil. From Garda to the course of the Chiese

The macroroute of Axis of the Chiese river is an itinerary that will take you to the eastern part of the Region. Its 107 kilometers can be divided in 3 stages or, for the more sportive types, they can be covered in a single ride that will show you the banks of Lake Idro, Lake Garda and the Oglio river.

 

After the first stage to Cima Rest, a descent follows to Molino di Bollone before climbing towards Capovalle. From here, a long descent leads to Idro, on the shores of the lake of the same name, from where the path continues along the river Chiese and the Val Sabbia to Tormini.

The third stage is the cycle path of the Naviglio Grande Bresciano to Montichiari, once again meeting the Chiese. Then, passing trough fields and farmhouses, you eventually reach the river Oglio, near Canneto.

 

AT TABLE
Bagolino

In dialect, Bagoss means “dweller of Bagolino”. But it is also the name of a highly-prized cheese. Perfect for replacing lost calories.

ACROBATICS
Casto

Balancing tests on logs, climbing aids and a “zip-line” in order to fly suspended in the void attached to a steel cable in the Parco delle Fucine.

A LITTLE HISTORY
Gavardo

The Archaeological Museum of Val Sabbia is housed in a church building, with the prehistoric remains of the settlements in the western Garda area.

TRACK EXCITEMENT
Montichiari

The Montichiari velodrome is where the professionals train. The true greats of cycling have pedalled here. To experience the thrill of speed on the track, a bicycle can be hired.

TIMELESS
The territory of Montichiari

San Pancrazio, a jewel of the 12th century in the Romanesque style, lies on a hill. During equinoxes, the sun strikes precisely the central window of the apse.

AMONG CHURCHES
Roè Volciano

The paved cycle path of the Naviglio Grande Bresciano, from Salò to Brescia: 28 kilometres of quiet roads amidst ancient churches, bridges and old mills.

LIQUID GOLD
Polpenazze del Garda

The tasting of the extra virgin olive oil of Garda can be enjoyed in one of the olive mills of Valtenese in the lower lake area. It is perfect with freshwater fish from the lake.

CURIOUS TRAVELLER
Calvisano

The Museum of Rural Life preserves tools and ethnographic remains of shoemaking, animal rearing, tailoring, milking, spinning and woodworking.

THE OTHER LAKE
Idro

Lake Idro is hidden behind Garda amidst wooded slopes and mountain villages. The panorama from the Rocca d’Anfo, a 15th century bastion at 700 metres, is beautiful.

Take me here: Garda and the course of the Chiese

On the same topic

MTB-Piateda, Ambria

Piateda, Previsdomini, Piateda Alta, San Bartolomeo Val Venina, Vedello, Ambria - ritorno a Piateda
  • Cycle Tourism
MTB-Piateda, Ambria

It's September, so let's get pedalling!

Autumn is the best season for exploring Lombardy properly, on two wheels
  • Cycle Tourism
It's September, so let's get pedalling!

MTB-Montagna, Carnale, Davaglione

Montagna, Paini, Cà Bongiascia, San Giovanni, Carnale, Davaglione Piano, Oniscio, Scessa, Barca, S.Maria Perlungo, Cà Zoia, Cà Mazza, Farina, Montagna
  • Cycle Tourism
MTB-Montagna, Carnale, Davaglione

MTB: Castello dell'Acqua, alpe Piazzola

Castello Dell’Acqua-Cavallari Centro Sportivo, Sentiero Valtellina, Baghetto, P.Roma, Piazzola, I Prati, Annunziata, La Pila di Cortivo, La Fucina, Castello Dell’Acqua-Cavallari Centro Sportivo
  • Cycle Tourism
MTB: Castello dell'Acqua, alpe Piazzola

MTB-Chiesa, Alpe dell'Oro

Chiesa in Valmalenco, Val Rosera, sterrata lungo il torrente Mallero, Sabbionaccio, Sevenedo Inferiore, Chiareggio, Alpe dell’Oro - ritorno a Chiesa in Valmalenco
  • Cycle Tourism
MTB-Chiesa, Alpe dell'Oro

The Po plain

Let's discover the park of the Po Plain
  • Cycle Tourism
The Po plain

Between Ticino and Oglio

Artificial canals, aristocratic villas and historic towns with spectacular examples of industrial archaeology to discover by bike
  • Cycle Tourism
Between Ticino and Oglio

The Lakes Ringway

An itinerary on two wheels immersed in a unique atmosphere.
  • Cycle Tourism
Lecco's Brianza by bike along the lakes ringway

The ridge of the Adda, from Cassano D'Adda to Lodi

  • Cycle Tourism
The ridge of the Adda, from Cassano D'Adda to Lodi

Bike trail of Lake Varese

The spearhead of Lake Varese.
  • Cycle Tourism
Varese Lake: bike trail and Isolino Virginia

Cycling to Cernusco sul Naviglio

  • Cycle Tourism
Cycling to Cernusco sul Navigliov

MTB-Berbenno, Alpe Caldenno

Berbenno di Valtellina, Polaggia, Gaggio, Prà Isio, Alpe Caldenno - ritorno a Berbenno di Valtellina
  • Cycle Tourism
MTB-Berbenno, Alpe Caldenno

MTB-Chiuro,San Gaetano

Chiuro, Castionetto, Torre di Castionetto, Dalico, Costa di San Gaetano - ritorno a Chiuro
  • Cycle Tourism
MTB-Chiuro,San Gaetano

Cycling along the Navigli

Discovering the incredible Navigli area of Lombardy on two wheels.
  • Cycle Tourism
Cycling along the Navigli

MTB-Albosaggia, San Giacomo

Albosaggia Porto, Albosaggia Centro, Contrio, Cà dei Boscacci, San Giacomo, San Bernardo di Faedo, Cà Romeri, Cà dei Giugni, Giambelli, Gandola, Albosaggia Centro, Monaci, Pedruzzi, Albosaggia Porto
  • Cycle Tourism
MTB-Albosaggia, San Giacomo

The cycle road of val bregaglia

Outing in the Val Bregaglia.
  • Cycle Tourism
Tour: The Cycle-Road of Val Bregaglia

Cycling from Lodi to Senna Lodigiana

Cycling amidst nature to discover historical sites and striking landscapes
  • Cycle Tourism
Cycling from Lodi to Senna Lodigiana

MTB-San Giuseppe, Sasso Alto

San Giuseppe, I Barchi, Lago Palù, Alpe Palù, Passo Campolungo, Monte Motta Sasso Alto - ritorno a San Giuseppe
  • Cycle Tourism
MTB-San Giuseppe, Sasso Alto

On Two Wheels From Pavia to Milan

From Pavia to Milan: six stages to discover on two wheels.
  • Cycle Tourism
First stop

MTB-La via dei Terrazzamenti

ovest. Morbegno, Ponte di Ganda, S. Croce, Selva Piana, provinciale per Dazio, Dazio, Regolido, S. Antonio, Bosco, Pilasco, Masino, Ardenno, Villapinta, Ronco, Maroggia, Piasci, Monastero, Regoledo di Berbenno, Foppa, Molini, Polaggia, Postalesio, Vendolo, Castione, Moroni, Triasso, Rocce Rosse, Colombera S. Anna, Campoledro, Sondrio est. Sondrio, Ponchiera, Montagna, Poggiridenti, Tresivio, Ponte, Chiuro, Castionetto di Chiuro, Teglio, Bianzone, Villa di Tirano, Tirano
  • Cycle Tourism
MTB-La via dei Terrazzamenti