• Grandola ed Uniti - 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.
• Museo Etnografico E Naturalistico Val Sanagra - 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.
• Velzo - 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 - 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 - We ride the back roads to find hidden frescoes and continue on the original medieval road which includes downhill sections of easy gravel.
• Lungolago Porlezza - 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.

• Cube Reaction cross-country e-bike
• Helmet included
• 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.