• Grandola ed Uniti - The tour begins in the Renaissance village of Cardano. Navigate the narrow cobblestone streets past the Bagatti Valsecchi villa, still owned by this distinguished Milanese family. The small agricultural villages visited feature narrow paths with sharp turns, requiring skill and confidence on a geared bicycle.
• Museo Etnografico E Naturalistico Val Sanagra - Descend a relatively steep section into the Val Sanagra nature reserve to explore the valley stream that powered numerous mills and is surrounded by charming stone houses and ancient stone bridges.
• Velzo - Ascend into the hamlet of Velzo, enveloped by vineyards and stunning mountain views. Traverse the village along the original narrow alleyways, which include several sharp turns.
• Piazza Maggiore - Enter Naggio, another typical mountain village with a beautifully preserved square, before embarking on a breathtaking, panoramic downhill ride (occasionally steep) to catch the first sight of Lake Lugano.
• Carlazzo - Travel the back roads to discover hidden frescoes and continue along the original medieval road, which features downhill sections of gentle gravel.
• Lungolago Porlezza - Cycle through the historic center of this lakeside town with its specialty food stores. Pause on the beach for a coffee or ice cream. The return journey passes the picturesque nature reserve of Lake Piano. Follow the old railway line through expansive green fields, stables, and farmsteads until reaching Cardano, where the tour concludes. This segment of the cycle path is the only flat portion of the tour.

• Cube Reaction cross-country e-bike
• Helmet
• Rear-fitted bike bag

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

This remarkable route offers everything: secluded villages, rustic allure, breathtaking lake vistas, and a stop at Lake Lugano beach.

Pass by evocative stone houses and ancient water mills. Navigate through charming village squares that remain untouched by time and tourism. Relish a magnificent downhill journey on an original medieval road. Spectacular views lead to the shores of Lake Lugano before cycling along the old railway line to complete the loop back in the Renaissance hamlet of Cardano. This ride is a mini adventure featuring gravel roads, ascents, descents, and narrow village roads - General agility and confidence on a bike are necessary. An e-bike is a standard geared bicycle with battery assistance.

• Minimum age 14, minimum height 150cm, maximum height 194cm (under 18yrs accompanied by an adult).
• 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
• Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments, injuries, bad hips and lack of agility.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.