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E-Bike Tour: Lakes, Mountain Life, Hidden Villages & Spectacular Views

5.0(142)3 h 30 minModerately active

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$162per person

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Overview

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Languages: English, Italian
Group size: Up to 8 travelers
Suitable for: Ages 13–60
Pace: Moderately active

Good for

Couples
Groups of friends
Solo travelers

Discover a captivating route featuring hidden villages, rustic charm, and spectacular lake views. Cycle on medieval roads, admire stone houses and old water mills, and enjoy the tranquility of Lake Lugano. An adventure on gravel and trails that will transport you back in time.

Highlights

Spectacular Views
Authentic Villages
Adventurous Route

What's included

Cube Reaction cross-country e-bike, helmet, rear-fitted bike bag

Not included

Snacks
Gratuities
Bottled water
Pick up from Menaggio or Cadenabbia ferry station on request and paid on arrival.

Itinerary

1
Grandola ed Uniti
Pass by
We start our tour from the Renaissance hamlet of Cardano. Ride the narrow cobbled alleyways past the Bagatti Valsecchi villa that stills belongs to this noble Milanese family. The small agricultural villages we visit are composed of narrow paths with tight turns requiring agility and confidence on a geared bike.
2
Museo Etnografico E Naturalistico Val Sanagra
Pass by
Ride a relatively steep downhill section into the Val Sanagra nature reserve to discover the valley stream that gave life to a number of mills and is home to gorgeous stone houses and ancient stone bridges.
3
Stop 3

Before you go

Ticket & redemption

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket covers the whole booking

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age 14, minimum height 150cm, maximum height 194cm (under 18yrs accompanied by an adult).

Location

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Ride uphill into the hamlet of Velzo, surrounded by grape vines and immersed in mountain scenery. Traverse the village following the original narrow alleyways including a few tight turns.

Piazza Maggiore

Pass by

We enter Naggio, another typical mountain village with a beautifully preserved square, before preparing for a gorgeous, panoramic downhill ride (at times steep) to get our first glimpse of Lake Lugano.

Carlazzo

Pass by

We ride the back roads to find hidden frescoes and continue on the original medieval road which includes downhill sections of easy gravel.

Lungolago

30min

Cycle through the historic centre of this lakeside town with it's speciality food stores. Stop right on the beach and have a coffee or ice-cream in the area. The homeward journey passes the scenic nature reserve of Lake Piano. Follow the old railway line passing expansive green fields, stables and farmsteads until we reach Cardano where the tour ends. This stretch of cycle path is the only flat section of the tour.

Suggested maximum age 65. Participants age 65+ need to be recent, confident riders on varied terrain.

Intermediate skills on a geared bicycle on mixed terrain are needed. Lake Como is mountainous - there are significant uphills and downhills; sections of easy gravel and narrow village paths requiring general athleticism, agility and confidence on a bicycle.

Suitable activewear is obligatory - No sandals or open shoes, no loose-fitting long skirts or trousers. Guests wearing flip flops will not be allowed to ride for safety reasons.

Pick up from Menaggio/Cadenabbia ferry station available on request only and paid on-site

Restrictions & safety

Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments, injuries, bad hips and lack of agility.