A bike tour is one of the most beautiful and fun ways to discover some wonderful landscapes, savoring local flavors along the way and getting to know more closely the traditions and artistic treasures. Here are three destinations to explore on two wheels, with our tips for a stop-over at a farmhouse!
1) CYCLING IN THE EUGANEAN HILLS: VILLAS, CASTLES AND CELLARS
Castles, villas, cellars and beautiful natural landscapes are what characterizes the tour of the Euganean Hills in Veneto. It starts from the spa town of Abano Terme to continue along the Battaglia river bank, coming to Catajo, Villa Selvatico, and the splendid Villa Emo with his typical Italian garden.
Bed and Breakfast Residence Ai Celtis
Continuing along the canal, you cross the medieval town of Monselice and the ancient city of Este with its massive castle, beautiful gardens, churches and squares. Continuing towards Cinto Euganeo, with its pits, its museum and its oil mill, here we are at Valbona Castle, a stronghold of the Western Hills. Next you meet Vo’Vecchio, a village that seems to be out of time. Bastia instead, known for its vineyards, introduces you to the Renaissance jewel of the Abbey of Praglia, and, after some pedaling, to the relaxation of Abano Terme.
Recommended: Bed and Breakfast Residence Ai Celtis, in Cervarese Santa Croce, a prestigious residence with elegant design and attention to detail. The facility consists of 5 suites made in ancient stone, surrounded by a lush garden.
2) BIKING BETWEEN THE APENNINES AND THE SEA IN CINQUE TERRE
Riomaggiore, Monterosso, Manarola, Corniglia and Vernazza: these are the famous villages of Cinque Terre, connected by trails that are perfect for cyclilng.
Farmhouse La Bianca Fattoria
Vineyards and olive groves, rocky headlands and medieval villages offer some wonderful views of the area of eastern Liguria, overlooking the sea. A unique nature, whose colors and scents can be appreciated even more through a trip on two wheels, by mountain bike. Don’t miss the particularly impressive Blue Trail, which connects Riomaggiore to Monterosso: the first section, known as The Way of Love, offers some enchanting views. Also the beautiful vantage point overlooking the beautiful beach of Guvano, and then the village of Prevo, the highest part of the Blue Trail.
Recommended: Farmhouse La Bianca Fattoria, in Monitcello, a short distance from the historic center of Sarzana. Located on a hill in a peaceful location, this white building surrounded by green fields offers guests a restaurant characterized by genuine and organic fruits and vegetables.
3) SLOW TOURISM IN CHIANTI AMONG THE TUSCAN HILLS
Gentle ups and downs and hard slopes characterize the cycle paths of the roads of Chianti, reaching the charming villages of Castelnuovo Berardenga, Gaiole, Radda and Castellina.
Bed and Breakfast Fagiolari
Particularly fascinating the dirt paths, which wind through lush vineyards producing some of the world’s finest wines. A succession of ancient castles, abbeys and monasteries make up the landscape of this land, the birthplace of the famous Eroica cycling event, through the Crete Senesi Val d’Orcia and Val d’Arbia. Do not miss towns such as Montefioralle, Volpaia, Greve in Chianti, the imposing abbey Badia in Passignano, the castle of Brolio and the castle Albola.
Recommended: Bed and Breakfast Fagiolari, in Greve in Chianti, a carefully restored 13th-century farmhouse, surrounded by olive trees, vineyards and woods, and an impressive variety of wisteria, in a protected area. The rooms are furnished with hand-crafted Tuscan furniture, and in the restaurant guests can participate in the preparation of the dishes.
View from Bed and Breakfast Fagiolari
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