The best road cycling routes around Vermezzo con Zelo

La pista ciclabile dell'Alzaia Naviglio Grande è uno dei percorsi cicloturistici più famosi e frequentati della Lombardia, completamente pianeggiante e quasi interamente asfaltato. Il tratto classico e più battuto va da Milano (Porta Genova/Darsena) ad Abbiategrasso, per una lunghezza di circa 20-23 km (solo andata), ma l'itinerario completo può spingersi ben oltre lungo il Ticino fino a Turbigo o Oleggio, superando i 40-50 km.

The Ciclovia del Naviglio Grande in the stretch between Molinetto di Lorenteggio (on the border between Milan and Corsico) and Trezzano sul Naviglio is one of the most frequented historic stretches of the Milanese cycle network. It runs along the alzaia and is entirely flat, suitable for any level of fitness and any type of bicycle.

Cascina Femegro is a multifunctional farm located in Zibido San Giacomo, in the province of Milan. Nestled in the heart of the South Milan Agricultural Park, this historic rural structure in the Po Valley combines traditional livestock and crop farming with modern services for families, schools, and visitors.

The Naviglio di Bereguardo is a historic Lombard artificial canal, 18.85 kilometers long, which starts at Castelletto di Abbiategrasso (branching off from the Naviglio Grande) and ends in the municipality of Bereguardo, on the outskirts of Pavia. Built mainly in the 15th century at the behest of the Dukes of Milan (Filippo Maria Visconti and Francesco I Sforza), it was created as a strategic commercial waterway to transport goods such as salt, wine from Oltrepò, and timber from the Ticino and Po rivers to Milan. It lost its commercial function in the 19th century with the opening of the more modern Naviglio Pavese, transforming today into a fundamental irrigation canal and a renowned destination for outdoor cycle tourism.

In Robecco sul Naviglio, the most famous and strategic public fountain for cyclists and runners is located directly along the Alzaia of the Naviglio Grande, near the historic Osteria da Ripa and a few meters from the characteristic pedestrian bridge of the town. It is a fundamental resting point for those traveling the cycle path, especially on hot days, as water supply points are scarce in that stretch of canal.

The Bridge of Cassinetta di Lugagnano is one of the most characteristic and historically significant monuments located along the Naviglio Grande, in the metropolitan city of Milan. Originally built of granite, the structure dates back to the 17th century, erected during the Spanish rule of the Duchy of Milan to connect the two historic centers divided by the canal. The bridge historically unites Lugagnano (on the right bank, of Roman origin) and Cassinetta (on the left bank, of medieval design). The bridge was completely rebuilt in a donkey-back shape in May 1862. This intervention became necessary both to repair the damage from the wars of independence (such as the nearby Battle of Magenta in 1859) and to facilitate the transit of commercial barges on the Naviglio.

The Naviglio Grande stretch in Castelletto di Cuggiono is one of the most evocative and intact historical and natural sights of the entire Ticino Park. Located in the province of Milan, this ancient river village seems suspended in time and is an ideal destination for walks, cycle touring, and relaxation away from the city chaos.

The Naviglio Grande riverside in Gaggiano offers a picturesque cycle and pedestrian path immersed in the Parco Agricolo Sud Milano. It is easily reachable from Milan via the Naviglio Grande Cycle Path, is about 15 km from the centre, and is known for its historic villas, such as Palazzo Venini Uboldi and the characteristic Ponte Vecchio.