SlowbikeTourism offers you a cycle-active holiday to better enjoy the summer and deep yourself in the vibrant colours of spring.
The Tour starts in Bologna, an ancient city, rich in architectural and gastronomic suggestions, and develops between rolling hills and fertile plains in direction of Ravenna passing through the Comacchio lagoon.
EQUIPMENT
HELMET: recommended RECOMMENDED CLOTHING:
cycling or comfortable clothes, trekking or gym shoes.
BICYCLE:
in good condition. WATER BOTTLE.
Historical cycle-tour to admire the works of immortal artists and refined craftsmen who over the centuries have enriched the artistic and cultural heritage of Bologna.
DISTANCE: 20 km
DEPARTURE: Bologna ARRIVAL: Bologna
Crossing the medieval heart of the city we discover the charm of hidden corners, witnesses of its long history. Then, we travel east following the consular route, still today backbone and toponym of the region. Accompanied by the gentle hilly profile at the south and by the vast fertile plain at the north, you reach Imola, with its majestic Rocca and the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack.
DISTANCE: 53 km
DIFFERENCE: 130 mt
DEPARTURE: Bologna
ARRIVAL: Imola
Leaving Imola, heading north, the route enters the fragmented countryside, cultivated above all with orchards. The route reaches through the Argenta Valleys the Delta del Po Regional Park, the where it is possible to observe a large protected marshy area rich in biodiversity.
DISTANCE: 57 km
DEPARTURE: Imola
ARRIVAL: Argenta
Leaving Argenta, you cycle eastward into areas naturally subject to flooding and reclaimed over the centuries. Half way, you meet the suggestive Comacchio. Founded between the branches of the Delta del Po, it shows in its monumental Baroque and Neoclassical appearance reflected in the waters of its canals.
Nearby, exceptional archaeological finds reveal the value of the area and the mercantile trades of the past.
DISTANCE: 54 km
DEPARTURE: Argenta
ARRIVAL: Lido degli Estensi
The itinerary through the magical Comacchio Valleys takes us back to Ravenna.
Lapping endless water horizons dotted by colonies of elegant waterfowl, you can enjoy a pleasant wine and food stop, but not before stopping at naturalistic oases and birdwatching spots.
DISTANCE: 56 km
DEPARTURE: Lido degli Estensi
ARRIVAL: Ravenna
SlowbikeTourism invites you to spend three days cycling to discover ancient treasures, amazing landscapes and rich flavours.
The travel develops in the territory among historical pine forests, modern dunes, extensive wetlands and small centres that guard stories and tastes.
The price includes:
n. 4 nights with breakfast
n. 4 dinners
n. 1 wine tasting + appetizer
n. 1 guided tour of the Imola racetrack
n. 1 guided tour of Bologna by bike
Shuttle to Autodrome / Podere Neretta for tasting
Luggage transport
Cycle guide with explanation of the territory and mechanical assistance Insurance
Rate valid for a group of 10 to 15 people For smaller groups, rate to change