Forests, rivers and swamps by gravel bike

From the small town of Bernate, where you can conveniently park your car, with this tour you cross various noteworthy natural environments, taking advantage of the dense network of paths and gravel roads in the area. Various waterways, canals and swamps will accompany you on this fun ride.

Crossing the moraine hills you reach the Ticino river passing through the Strona stream and the Vigano forest, a spectacular pine forest with an erratic boulder, a natural monument.

From here you descend following the course of the river on the Piedmontese bank, where you can launch yourself at full speed on the fast dirt roads surrounded by nature. Then go up the Lombardy side passing through Tornavento, recognized as the most beautiful small village in the province.

After a trip to the Panperduto dam, and a selfie in front of the Visconti Castle of San Vito, you cross the Vegonno plain, a spectacular hill above Lake Varese, and return to the starting point.