baraggia, rice fields and canale cavour
Route / Bike
MTB
Buronzo – Balocco – Villarboit – Baraggia – Canale Cavour – Albano Vercellese – Parco delle Lame del Sesia – Arborio – San Giacomo Vercellese – Buronzo
A circular route starting from Armonie in Corte, in Buronzo, runs alongside the Balocco circuit and reaches Villarboit, crossing the Baraggia PDO rice fields to the majestic Cavour Canal, a historic hydraulic structure serving the agricultural sector. A detour leads to Albano Vercellese and the Parco delle Lame del Sesia, then on to Arborio, where the Zanazzo Farm welcomes visitors to the heart of Vercelli’s rice-growing region. The route continues past the Sanctuary of the “Madonna del Bosco” and through San Giacomo Vercellese, before returning to Buronzo.
A journey through nature, agricultural culture and water-filled landscapes.
A circular cycle route, known as “Baraggia, Rice Fields and the Cavour Canal”, winds its way through the heart of the Vercelli area, between Buronzo, Albano Vercellese and Arborio.
Difficulty: easy
Distance: 36 km
average duration: 2 hours
departure altitude: 152 mt
arrival altitude: 198 mt
altitude difference: 56 mt
Route Description
The route is flat and presents no technical difficulties, making it ideal for all cycle tourists. Enjoy the beauty of this flat route through rice paddies and canals – a route that is at its best on spring and autumn days or during the cool hours of dawn, when the light transforms the landscape into a painting. As this route takes you through open, unspoilt countryside amongst farms, we recommend bringing everything you need to stay hydrated and some energy snacks: this will give you the freedom to enjoy a completely independent and relaxing experience, savouring the tranquillity of this unique rural setting. Take care at road junctions near the villages of Buronzo, Arborio and Albano Vercellese.
The route follows quiet back roads and farm tracks.
The recommended starting point is Buronzo (Via Borri), where the official route map marks the start and end of the route. The location is ideal due to the availability of amenities and e-bike hire points. Alternatively, you can start the loop from Casanova Elvo (Cascina Drusiana), a key point of reference for the BikeSquare routes in the area.
Bike type: A gravel bike, a touring bike or MTB. Semi-knobby tyres are recommended.
Terrain type: Asphalt and sections of compacted earth or gravel along the banks of the canals.
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