DISCOVER GARGNANO "BORGHI ANTICHI"

Tour information

In this beautiful tour departing from Maderno along the entire lakefront we arrive at an ancient Roman Villa protected by cultural heritage, from there through a characteristic internal road of Toscolano Maderno you get to the wonderful Valle delle Cartiere, where we will visit the natural amphitheater known all over the world for starting the ancient paper art dating back to 1300, the structure also houses a paper museum with illustrations related to the work of the paper masters.
We leave in the direction of Cecina and Gaino two of the most beautiful villages in Italy, in a fantastic landscape context we cross olive groves and vineyards, we will use a horse trail (road generally used to lead horses) to reach the Sanctuary of Supina, an ancient religious artifact dating back to 1300, in the territory of Bogliaco del Garda, using the exciting hunter's path we arrive in Zuino a small medieval village with a panoramic view of the Gulf of Gargnano.
To return to Maderno, the road that runs alongside the Bogliaco golf club surrounded by Garda nature will be used.

Difficulty:

Medium

Distance:

40 km

Up:

1000 m

Down:

1200 m

Terrain:

MIXED

Tour Duration:

5 h

10

per hour

  1. MEET IN TOSCOLANO MADERNO depart in front of boats HOURS 9:00
  2. Compilation of participant forms and bike delivery
  3. Journey to VALLE DELLE CARTIERE
  4. The villages of CECINA and GAINO
  5. Visit to the THE SANCTUARY OF SUPINA
  6. THE PATH OF THE HUNTER
  7. Panoramic view of PUNTA SASSO TRAIL
  8. RETURN AND END OF TOUR AT 14:00
  9. * TASTING (AZ. AGRICOLA GIACOMIN)

What the tour includes?

  1. MTB GUIDE ENABLED – Tour Leader.
  2. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE EN ROUTE
  3. PROFESSIONAL ELECTRIC BICYCLE ASSISTANCE – the model may vary depending on the type of route
  4. COMPULSORY HELMET - included in the service
  5. BACKPACK WITH REPAIR KIT – 1 backpack every 2 bikes
  6. LUNCHES AND TASTINGS - They must be booked in time separately and must be paid directly on the spot.
  7. RC INSURANCE Available cost € 5.00 - It includes accidents for those who sign it.
  8. EXCLUDED: all that is not mentioned

What to bring on tours?

PROTECTIVE HELMET: even if in Italy it is not mandatory to use a protective helmet to ride bicycles but we strongly recommend wearing it and it is mandatory during the tours and is INCLUDED IN THE SERVICE.

WATER: bring enough water with you, preferably in a refillable bottle to be filled during the journey.

SNACKS NUTRITION: very important when you are on paths far from home, during our tours you have to face the Morainic Hills, you may feel a little tired, so it’s better to recharge with a quick snack!

SUNGLASSES: We recommend the use of sunglasses to avoid any problems (branches, insects or other foreign bodies) that could jeopardize the smooth running of the tour.

COMFORTABLE CLOTHING: We strongly recommend the use of comfortable clothing, better to wear breathable fabric. The routes vary from sunny areas to shaded areas where on less hot days, especially in spring or in the evening, temperatures could vary a lot.

K-WAY: * better be ready for anything! you could leave on a little sunny day and meet a small storm, so it’s always better to be equipped!During visits to cellars, mills or trattorias the temperatures between inside and outside vary greatly and the body could be affected!

SCREEN FOR THE NECK: During windy days it is recommended to cover the throat and the neck especially if sweaty.

BACKPACK: better to have a comfortable backpack that is not too bulky to carry the necessities during the tour and make some good memories!

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