A WEEK’S MOUNTAIN BIKING FOR IN FORM CYCLIST INFO AND COSTS A panoramic tour rich in historical and cultural interest from Castello di Masino along the Ivrea Moraine (Serra morenica), Valle Elvo, Valle di Oropa, Valle Cervo, Oasi Zegna, Valsessera and Valsesia to the slopes of Monte Rosa. A whole week of mountain biking along a natural alpine balcony with breathtaking views across the Po Valley plains and the alps from Monviso to Monte Rosa. 6 Overnight stays The routes can be enjoyed with or without a guide. PROGRAM Day 1 Meet up in Castello di Masino (Caravino) Start from the historic seat of the counts of Valperga, now run by FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano) to Lago di Viverone and Castello di Roppolo. Up onto the Ivrea Moraine (Serra Morenica) and through the villages of Zimone, Magnano, Torrazzo and Andrate to Valle Elvo. Overnight stay in Graglia Day 2 To Santuario di Oropa (UNESCO Heritage) along the panoramic Tracciolino road. Uphill to the impressive Galleria di Rosazza (tunnel) and down to Santuario di San Giovanni di Andorno. Overnight stay in Santuario di San Giovanni Day 3 The route now goes down into the heart of Valle Cervo, passes the picturesque village of Rosazza and climbs towards Oasi Zegna and Bielmonte. Day 5 To Alagna on the Valsesia bike track. Back along the valley bo9om sec8ons to Scopello, a:er which shu9le to Mera. Back to Bielmonte. Overnight stay in Bielmonte Day 6 Rest and leisure, and discovering Oasi Zegna Overnight stay in Bielmonte Day 7 From Bielmonte back to Masino. By shu9le or mountain bike along a prevalently downhill route through Santuario di San Giovanni di Andorno, Santuario di Oropa and La Trappa, and then on the Tracciolino road to the Ivrea Moraine (Serra morenica) and thence to Lago di Viverone and Castello di Masino. Half board + with baggage transport € 520,00 In mountain huts/ 2 star hotels € 610,00 In 3 star hotels 6 Overnight stays Half board + with baggage transport + Guide € 675,00 € 765,00 In mountain huts/ 2 star hotels In 3 star hotels > Rates per person in a double room For groups of at least 4 people TECHNICAL INFO The fee does not include Overnight stay in Bielmonte Tour distance: 300 km Day 4 An i8nerary for discovering Valsesia. Down the forest road to Bocche9a della Boscarola and then up to Alpe di Mera. Lunch break followed by single track to Scopello, a:er which by dirt track to Piode. Overall height gain: from 5,492 m to 6,100 m depending on use of shu!le > Transfer to Masino > Lunches > Drinks Overnight stay in Piode Routes on mountain paths, dirt tracks and single tracks. Some sec%ons on low-traffic asphalt roads. Routes may be enjoyed alone but it’s advisable to take a guide and use the baggage transport service. RESERVATIONS Kibo Viaggi srl Tel. 015 2522456 info@kiboincoming.com www.kiboincoming.com INFO Oasi Zegna On-demand assistance service and transfer service for difficult sec%ons guaranteed. Pedal-assisted MTBs can be hired on request. www.oasizegna.com Transalp Monterosa Experience in MTB HARD TREK PARTNERS VALLELVOBIKE Vallelvobike is an MTB and Off-road Cycling School recognized by the Italian Cycling Federa8on. www.vallelvobike.it ASD Valsesia Sport MTB School with staff holding Federazione Ciclis8ca Italiana qualifica8ons. www.spor8nvalsesia.it FACILITIES ALBERGO BUCANEVE SPORT & WELLNESS Hotel with a typical mountain chalet atmosphere. There is also a sophis8cated restaurant and a fully equipped bike center with safe deposit, laundry, changing room and showers for bikers. The Wellbeing Center offers relaxing and decontrac8ng treatments specifically for bikers, hydrotherapy, naturopathy and phytotherapy. LOCANDA BOCCHETTO SESSERA A typical alpine inn (converted 19th century wood and stone building) at the bo!om end of Alta Valsessera, at the start of the Forest of Smiles Trail. If offers typical mountain food featuring dishes in the Piemonte tradi%on. RIFUGIO MONTE MARCA Newly renovated, this hikers’ refuge has incredible views of the arc of the Alps and the plains of the Po Valley. Accessible on foot or by cable liC, it has tradi%onal food, a peaceful atmosphere and distant horizons. HOTEL DEI PESCATORI At Piode, in the heart of Valsesia. Offers local meat- and fish-based cuisine and has a new spa facility and wellness services and treatments for bikers and guides. The hotel is close to the Valsesia bike trail. ALBERGO RISTORANTE CADAFE’ Cadafé (“house of fire”) is inside the 17th century Santuario di San Giovanni d'Andorno, the only sanctuary dedicated to St. John the Bap%st in Italy, in Alta Valle Cervo, in close contact with nature. It offers crea%vely revisited local speciali%es. Strada Panoramica Zegna Località Bielmonte (BI) Tel. 015.744184 bucaneve@oasizegna.com www.bucaneve.eu Località Bocche9o Sessera Tavigliano (BI) Tel. 015.744115 locandabocche9osessera@gmail.com Località Bielmonte Veglio (BI) Tel. 335.8235534 montemarca@oasizegna.com Via Ponte, 6 - 13020 Piode Valsesia (VC) Tel. +39 0163 71156 info@albergodeipescatori.it www.albergodeipescatori.it Santuario di S. Giovanni Campiglia Cervo (BI) Tel. +39 015 60007 welcome@cadafe.it www.cadafe.it OASI ZEGNA AND BIELMONTE ARE EASY TO FIND A8 Milano-Laghi Imbocco A26 Direzione Genova Uscita Romagnano Sesia Direzione Coggiola, Trivero, Bielmonte A4 Milano-Torino Uscita Carisio Direzione Cossato, Valle mosso, Trivero, Bielmonte A 26 Genova-Gravellona Toce Uscita Romagnano Sesia Direzione Coggiola, Trivero, Bielmonte
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