From Baraggia rice to Gattinara wine
Route / Bike
MTB
Buronzo – New Baraggia Canal – Rovasenda – Baragge Nature Reserve – FIAT Canal – Gattinara – Lenta – Buronzo
From the “capital” of the Baraggia Vercellese region and its PDO rice, you can cycle to the wine-producing heart of the Province of Vercelli: Gattinara.
A circular cycle route starting from Buronzo Castle and passing through the rice fields of the Baraggia, amidst biodiversity, organic farming and history. You cycle alongside the Nuovo Canale della Baraggia to Rovasenda, with its castles, stork nests and “fair trade” rice production. After the Baragge Nature Reserve and the FIAT canal, you cycle past open-air livestock farms and curiosities such as an aeroplane that never took off. You reach Gattinara amidst colourful beehives, medieval ruins and woods along the Sesia. Here you’ll find picnic areas, former holiday camps and the area’s historic irrigation channels. Cycling alongside the river and through Lenta, you can spot the rare Isoetes Maliverniana algae.
The route winds back through country churches, military areas and historic farmhouses linked to noble families, until you return to Buronzo. A journey through water, nature, history and unique agricultural landscapes.
Difficulty: medium
Distance: 51.7 km
average duration: 5 hours
departure altitude: 190 mt
arrival altitude: 275 mt
altitude difference: 85 mt
Route Description
This circular cycle route links Buronzo, the ‘capital’ of Baraggia PDO rice, with Gattinara, a centre of excellence for wine production. The route mainly follows quiet back roads and unpaved country lanes, passing through rice paddies and vineyards. Thanks to its pleasantly flat terrain, this route is perfect for those with a minimum level of fitness who wish to enjoy a smooth, steady ride, ideal for spending a day in the open air in total relaxation.
The route is easy and suitable for everyone, winding along secondary roads and low-traffic embankments amongst the rice paddies.
This pleasant, flat route offers wonderful views and is perfect for exploring in the cooler seasons or during the mildest hours of the morning, so you can fully enjoy the beauty of the sun as it illuminates the landscape. To make the most of this immersion in nature and savour the tranquillity of the more secluded stretches, we recommend bringing a good supply of water and your favourite snacks: it will be the ideal opportunity for a refreshing break in complete independence, letting yourself be lulled by the peace of the walk until you reach the next village. Take care at the junctions near Gattinara and Lenta.
Bike type: a gravel bike or a touring bike. A semi-knobby tyre.
Terrain type: flat
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