E-Bike Tour around Three Lakes and Idyllic Mountain Life

Enjoy mountain villages off the tourist route

Enter a protected reserve with original stone bridges and dwellings

Stops on the Italian side of Lake Lugano

Pass through lesser-known mountain hamlets

We use our local knowledge to show you lesser-known lake views

Cycle quiet mountain roads out of traffic

Duration3h 30m

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LanguagesEnglish, Italian

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

This fantastic route delivers it all: hidden villages, rustic charm, spectacular lake views, and a stop on Lake Lugano beach.
Pass evocative stone houses and old water mills. Weave through charming village squares untouched by time and tourism. Enjoy a glorious downhill ride on an original medieval road. Stunning views guide us onto the shores of Lake Lugano before we cycle along the old railway line to complete our loop back in the Renaissance hamlet of Cardano. The ride is a mini adventure including gravel roads, uphills, downhills & narrow village roadss - General agility and confidence on a bike are required. An e-bike is a normal geared bicycle with battery assistance.

What's included

Cube Reaction cross-country e-bike, helmet, rear-fitted bike bag

Snacks
Gratuities
Bring water in small 500ml bottles
Pick up from Menaggio or Cadenabbia ferry station on request and paid on arrival.

What to expect

Grandola ed Uniti
Pass by

We start our tour from the Renaissance hamlet of Cardano. Ride the narrow cobbled alleyways past the Bagatti Valsecchi villa that stills belongs to this noble Milanese family. The small agricultural villages we visit are composed of narrow paths with tight turns requiring agility and confidence on a geared bike.
Museo Etnografico E Naturalistico Val Sanagra
Pass by

Ride a relatively steep downhill section into the Val Sanagra nature reserve to discover the valley stream that gave life to a number of mills and is home to gorgeous stone houses and ancient stone bridges.
Pass by

Ride uphill into the hamlet of Velzo, surrounded by grape vines and immersed in mountain scenery. Traverse the village following the original narrow alleyways including a few tight turns.
Piazza Maggiore
Pass by

We enter Naggio, another typical mountain village with a beautifully preserved square, before preparing for a gorgeous, panoramic downhill ride (at times steep) to get our first glimpse of Lake Lugano.
Carlazzo
Pass by

We ride the back roads to find hidden frescoes and continue on the original medieval road which includes downhill sections of easy gravel.
Lungolago
30m

Cycle through the historic centre of this lakeside town with it's speciality food stores. Stop right on the beach and have a coffee or ice-cream in the area. The homeward journey passes the scenic nature reserve of Lake Piano. Follow the old railway line passing expansive green fields, stables and farmsteads until we reach Cardano where the tour ends. This stretch of cycle path is the only flat section of the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Follow the 'bebike' signs at the start of Via Roma or contact us for exact parking details. You will see a large yellow church as you approach our office.
We can assist in coordinating a pick up from Menaggio or Cadenabbia ferry station - service available if requested in advance - paid on-site.

End point

Follow the 'bebike' signs at the start of Via Roma or contact us for exact parking details. You will see a large yellow church as you approach our office.
We can assist in coordinating a pick up from Menaggio or Cadenabbia ferry station - service available if requested in advance - paid on-site.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age 14, minimum height 150cm, maximum height 194cm (under 18yrs accompanied by an adult).
Suggested maximum age 65. Participants age 65+ need to be recent, confident riders on varied terrain.
Intermediate skills on a geared bicycle on mixed terrain are needed. Lake Como is mountainous - there are significant uphills and downhills; sections of easy gravel and narrow village paths requiring general athleticism, agility and confidence on a bicycle.
Suitable activewear is obligatory - No sandals or open shoes, no loose-fitting long skirts or trousers. Guests wearing flip flops will not be allowed to ride for safety reasons.
Pick up from Menaggio/Cadenabbia ferry station available on request only and paid on-site
Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments, injuries, bad hips and lack of agility.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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