From the Alps to Milan by bike: Red Train to St. Moritz and then cycling to Como Lake and Milan/ITALY

by Bici & Vacanze
Region
Italian Lakes
Duration
7 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

The cycling tour from St. Moritz to Milano is a varied tour. It starts with Bernina Express (red) train, then from Tirano it follows the cycling path "Sentiero Valtellina” to Como Lake, where you take the boat to cross it and follow the cycle path up to Milano. This unique route takes you by bike from Switzerland to Italy, from the Alps to Milano, passing through Lake Como. From the start, you will enjoy a spectacular panoramic view on the Bernina Express red train, which will take you from St. Moritz to Tirano. The "Sentiero Valtellina", the bike path that crosses the valley to Colico, offers a marvellous view of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains. Another unforgettable experience will be the boat ride to Bellagio, the "pearl of the lake," where you can relax and enjoy the charming atmosphere before continuing your journey to Lecco. From there, you'll cycle along the Adda River, heading towards Vaprio d'Adda, located on the border between the provinces of Milan and Bergamo. After leaving the river behind, the route follows the Martesana Canal cycle path. Along the way, you'll pass historic power plants, which were among the first to supply electricity to the city of Milan. The genius of Leonardo da Vinci is said to have designed part of this channel. The landscape that accompanies you in Milano is a bit unexpected and characterized by farmhouses, magnificent villas, piers, old rural houses and villages, surrounded by landscaped gardens.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Individual arrival in Tirano (Sondrio) Valtellina on Friday if you take the red train otherwise on Saturday.

Individual arrival in Tirano (Sondrio) Valtellina on Friday if you take the red train otherwise on Saturday.

Day 2: Tirano – St. Moritz (with "Bernina red train ")

Tirano – St. Moritz (with "Bernina red train ")

Day 3: Tirano – Colico

76 km 0 m

D2

Tirano – Colico

Day 4: Round trip around Colico

Round trip around Colico

Day 5: Colico - Bellagio - Lecco

Colico - Bellagio - Lecco

Day 6: Lecco – Trezzo sull’Adda

36 km 0 m

D1

Lecco – Trezzo sull’Adda

Day 7: Trezzo sull’Adda – Milano

40 km 0 m

D1

Trezzo sull’Adda – Milano

Day 8: Milano

Milano

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Italian Lakes

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