The routes
The VBA is the set of 3 routes on the road and a gravel that embroider in the north of the province designed with passion by those who have the same passion as you: the two wheels. In our idea of bike-adventure we make no differences, whether they are muscular or assisted, fat wheels or bdc, gravel tourism, bikepacking or travel bags, those who love climbs and those who love gentle landscapes by the lake, for those who love to be in the saddle all day and for those who like to stop for a photo and a coffee! It is not a race and everyone can take their time to enjoy the ride!
Below are the previews of the Gravel / MTB routes, medium and demanding. You are ready?
Three road routes for 550 km of fun
Discovering the north of the province in the saddle
Road routes will be with mileage and different height differences; it starts with a path of 300km and D + 7000, one of 190km and D + 3400 and that more “easy” gives 143 km and D + 1200. You only have one day? Choose shorter route. You like challenges? you have the leg? challenge yourself with the hardest path: 300km e 7000m D+
Road routes will be with mileage and different height differences; it starts with a path of 300km and D + 7000, one of 150km and D + 3600 and that more “easy” gives 100 km and D + 1000. For those who don't like asphalt there is a gravel / MTB route 180 km and D + 1500.
Gravel and MTB, here is the path for you.
The Gravel / MTB route winds through 190 km for a positive difference in height of 3200m. and unites Lake Varese and the Campo dei Fiori massif in an ideal embrace.
Quasi 80% of the track is on dirt road, with a skilful selection of trails, sheep tracks and narrow streets far away from the chaos of traffic, which often open onto valuable natural glimpses. Differences in height sometimes important but always pedaled both as a bottom and as a difference in height, even with a sturdy gravel bike.
Starting from Varese, you go over the hill to discover the surprising wilderness of the Bevera valley just a few kilometers from the capital, very green casket that hides small lakes full of charm. Reached the Viggiù station, the famous "fire brigade" village (but in reality today there is no fire department headquarters!), continue along a beautiful lake in Arcisate before starting the epic climb that will take us to the top of Mount Piambello, the highest point of the entire itinerary a 1125 meters. From the top you launch headlong down towards Valganna, with short breaks to discover the Cadorna line of fortifications of the First World War half hidden in the dense vegetation. Brinzio is then reached, famous crossing point for all passionate cyclists of the province (watch out for the Pesegh waterfalls which can be reached with a short detour to the right just before the town!). Along the slopes of the Campo dei Fiori natural park, we then head towards Lake Maggiore: nothing better as a first approach than to climb to the Pieve di San Clemente on the homonymous mountain from which the view from the great lake opens majestically. After an inevitable visit to the famous parish church of S. Caterina del Sasso, on the sheer cliff, begin to skirt along the water (bathroom possible!) Lake Maggiore, that we leave only to move on to the other lakes in the Varese area: great months, then Comabbio, to finish with that of Varese, where we add to the booklet also an episode in the natural reserve of the Brabbia Swamp with its ornithological treasure. Final attraction of the long ring, the RTO park (Rile-Tenore-Olona) among other things, it takes us to the discovery of the medieval village of Castelseprio, forgotten and hidden by vegetation for centuries before its rediscovery in the 19th century.
Travel and GPS
You uploaded the track? You've prepared everything you might need? Optimal, now the fun begins!
Maximum freedom
Alone or in company, at your own pace and with the right spirit to enjoy this adventure by passing through the most evocative places in the province without the hassle of a stopwatch.
The passport
When you pass through the check-points, stop to put the stamp certifying the passage and it will be a splendid reminder of your adventure in the Varese area.