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| The Lakes of Lombardy | Ref: IT009 |
| 8 days / 7 nights | |
| This tour is no longer being offered | |
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| Distance: approx 192 miles | ||
travel :
- Fly to Bergamo or Milan
Itinerary
Day 1 (saturday):
Arrival in Bergamo
Day 2 (sunday):
Leaving Bergamo by train to Ambivere, from there you cycle by the river Adda and through the Parco dell’Adda Nord. By the lakes of Olginate and Garlate you eventually reach Como. A walk on the lakeside promenade is a must. 41 miles
Day 3 (monday):
Leaving Como this is a hilly section with some busy roads so care needed. The ride takes you to Varese, also known as the city of villas and gardens, because of its development in the 18th century as a holiday resort for the nobility and bourgeoisie of Milan. 23 miles
Day 4 (tuesday):
A lovely route along a beautiful cycle path by the Lake di Varese. Then past lakes Comabbio and Monate before reaching Sesto Calende on the shore of Lake Maggiore. 25 miles
Day 5 (wednesday):
Firstly you ride through the beautiful National Park of the Ticino Valley and then along the Naviglio Grande, a feat of hydraulic engineering. At the Villoresi canal, you leave the river and proceed on the towpath to Milan with its numerous sites of interest including the Sforza Castle and various museums. 45 miles
Day 6 (thursday):
A fascinating route along the beautiful Naviglio Pavese, away from traffic and noise. Along the way you will pass the towns of Rozzano and Rinasco and, less then 6 miles before reaching Pavia, you will discover the famous charterhouse built in 1396. 30 miles
Day 7 (friday):
A tranquil route through the fertile countryside crossed by the Olona and Lambro rivers to Lodi (worth a visit). Following the course of the river Adda through the Parco Regionale dell’Adda you go on to Treviglio where you catch the train to Bergamo. 28 miles
Day 8 (saturday):
Departure from Bergamo
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