In e-bike among villages, nature and... local food
A day in Garfagnana for bike lovers and more: enjoy a journey in unspoiled nature
Every week, on Thursday morning at 9:30, we leave from the centre of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana and we go north, along dirt and secondary roads.
We walk a pretty demanding climb, among crops and vineyards, until we reach one of the most beautiful villages of the valley: Castiglione di Garfagnana.
We continue with the rise and fall, among spelt fields and pastures of cattle, up to Villa Collemandina. It is here that we begin a fun descent through a beautiful coniferous forest.
Crossing the historic village of Sambuca, close to one of the highest railway bridges of Europe, we come to the town of Sillicagnana.
Then we walk an easy descent until we reach a farm, where it is possible to stop, resting and enjoying some specialities of the territory and a selection of wines from the organic farm.
Here you can decide to add 10 more kilometers to Vagli di Sotto, passing through Roggio. Otherwise, we go down and cross the river on a footbridge. Then we gain meters through woods and crops up to Poggio.
After another beautiful descent, we reach and cross, not without some thrills for the height and the view over the valley, the railway bridge, to reach the lake of Pontecosi, from where you return to Castelnuovo di Garfagnana.
It is a fun day, rich in special particularities: from landscapes to villages, to the company that with tenacity produces high-quality wines among the mountains of Garfagnana. An extraordinary mix of emotions to share with friends.
Note:
- Type: Bicycle touring
- Duration: 7 hours (full day) including wine tasting and light lunch
- Difficulty: 5 (on a scale of 1 to 12)
- The path provides an alternation of secondary roads and dirt roads, with the possibility to adapt the course to the participants' characteristics
- Participants minimum: 4
- Children pay like adults
- If you are part of a group of at least 6 people, you can choose the date you prefer
Price: 80,00€ per person (min. 4 people)
Prices include
- Hiking guide during the program
- Light lunch: wine tasting on the farm with light lunch based on local cold cuts and cheeses
Equipment provided:
- Electric MTB rental
- Helmet
Supplemental charges
- Owned car for the tour movements
- Everything that is not expressly indicated in the "Prices include" section
Clothing needed:
- Sports shoes
- Small backpack (25/30 liters), where you can store a warm and light long-sleeved garment, sunscreen, a water bottle or a bottle for water
- Waterproof jacket
- Sportswear or specific bicycle clothing, however you can participate also using normal sports clothing