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Rovasenda landscape along the loop between rice fields, the Baraggia and waters

To Rovasenda among rice fields, storks and waters by bike: start, route and clothing

If you're considering the “A Rovasenda tra riso, cicogne e acque” loop, the key point is this: it’s not enough to ask whether it’s easy, but which bike will handle it best. The route starts from Ro...

Landscape along the Woolscape Biella - Valle Elvo bike route in the rolling hills of the Biella area

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Woolscape Biella - Valle Elvo MTB: start, route and clothing

The Woolscape Biella - Valle Elvo bike route starts in Biella and unfolds between the town and the Elvo Valley. With 49 km total and 1600 m of elevation gain, it demands self-sufficiency, a proper ...

Hilly landscape inspired by Zimone's bike route around Lake Viverone

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Zimone mtb: start, route and clothing

If you're considering the bike route from Zimone, clarify this immediately: it's not a ride to judge by kilometres alone. The listed itinerary measures 36,2 km with 490 m of elevation gain and wind...

Landscape inspired by the area between Valle Strona and Valle Sessera for a cycling route

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Woolscape Valle Strona - Valle Sessera MTB: what to expect and how to dress

If you’re considering Woolscape Valle Strona - Valle Sessera by bike, clarify this immediately: the terrain is classed as medium, but the physical effort required is high. The ride starts at Loc. P...

Hilly road in the Elvo Valley in the Biellese area with a mountain bike cyclist, illustrative image

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Netro by MTB from Mongrando: route, difficulty and what to wear

The Netro loop starts in Mongrando, runs through the Elvo valley and tackles much of the climbing right away: 36,9 km and 760 m of elevation gain, with medium technical difficulty and a medium phys...

Illustration of a lake surrounded by hills cultivated with vineyards, with a paved road running along the shoreline

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Lake Viverone by MTB: the bike loop, where to start and what to wear

The Lake Viverone loop starts in Viverone, runs mostly on asphalt and climbs toward the vineyards. The technical difficulty is easy and the physical effort moderate. Here you'll find what to expect...

Cyclist on a hill trail in the Biellese area, between sparse woods and autumn light, illustrative image

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La Bessa MTB: Starting Point, Route and What to Wear

Starting and finishing in Sandigliano, this easy loop runs through the Bessa nature reserve, passing through Vermogno and Zubiena. Here is what to expect, what to double-check on the day of the rid...

Dirt road crossing a lowland heath and approaching a wood, in autumn light

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Mountain Biking the Baraggia from Candelo: What to Expect and What to Wear

An easy bike loop from the medieval ricetto of Candelo to the Baraggia nature reserve. You'll find out what the ride is like, what to check after rain, and how to dress from winter to summer.

Illustrative image of a scenic road between hills and pre-Alpine mountains with a cyclist in motion

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Grande Anello del Biellese MTB: What the Ride Is Like and What to Wear

You set off from Biella for 196 km with 3820 m of elevation gain, to be split over one, two or three days. Here you'll find the kinds of terrain the loop crosses, what to check before leaving, and ...

Secondary road climbing between meadows and woods towards the mountains on a spring morning, with a cyclist in the distance

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Oropa Cycle Route through the Serra: MTB or Road Bike? From Santhià to the Sanctuary in One, Two or Three Stages

MTB, road bike or e-bike? The Ciclovia della Serra runs from Santhià to the Sanctuary of Oropa on roads that are also open to cars: 119 km, 2205 m of elevation gain and a demanding physical effort....