Valtellina Short Cycling Path to Milan

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

Overview

This unique route takes you by bike from Switzerland to Italy, from the Alps to Milano, passing through Lake Como. From the "Sentiero Valtellina", the bike path that crosses the Valtellina valley to Colico, offers a marvellous view of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains. Another emotion will be the boat that will take you to Bellagio, the pearl of the lake, where you can have a rest before reaching Lecco. From here you cycle along the river Adda, heading towards Vaprio D'Adda, on the border between the provinces of Milano and Bergamo. After leaving the Adda river, continue on the cycle path of the Martesana Canal. Along the way you spot old power plants, the first to supply electricity to the city of Milano. 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

Individual arrival in Tirano (Sondrio) Valtellina

Day 2: Tirano – Colico

76 km 0 m

D2

Tirano – Colico

Day 3: Colico - Bellagio - Lecco

Colico - Bellagio - Lecco

Day 4: Lecco – Milano

76 km 0 m

D2

Lecco – Milano

Day 5: Milano

Milano

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

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