Between the Rice Fields and the Baraggia Savannah
Route / Bike
MTB
Buronzo-Buronzina-Rovasenda-Roggia Marchionale-sottocanale Fasoli-San Giacomo Vercellese-buronzo
A circular route set amidst the agricultural landscape of the Baraggia area in the province of Vercelli, taking in rice paddies, canals and ingenious hydraulic structures. The route starts at the Armonie farmhouse in Corte di Buronzo and follows the Buronzina stream, skirting canals and irrigation ditches as far as the Mapetta weir.
After crossing wetlands teeming with wildlife and the Biella-Novara railway line, the route continues towards Rovasenda, through rice fields cultivated with fair-trade organic rice. Passing through a picturesque poplar grove, you can take a detour leading to the “trovone”, a fascinating canal bridge where the Roggia Marchionale crosses the Rovasenda stream and flows into the Fasoli sub-canal.
The return journey takes you through poplar groves, small canals and countryside, passing through San Giacomo Vercellese, until you reach Buronzo again.
Difficulty: easy
Distance: 16.1 km
average duration: 1 hour AND 10 MINUTES
departure altitude: 188 mt
arrival altitude: 223 mt
altitude difference: 35 mt
Route Description
This route is easy and suitable for everyone, winding its way along very gentle slopes through rice paddies and heathland. It offers a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the unspoilt beauty of the open countryside, providing the utmost in charm and comfort during the mild days of spring or the golden hues of autumn. To enjoy every kilometre in total relaxation, we recommend bringing a good supply of water and some snacks, so you can enjoy a day of pure cycling in complete independence and safety, amidst the tranquillity of nature and the charm of small historic towns.
The route mainly follows quiet back roads and farm tracks that wind through the rice fields of the Vercelli area and the moors of Baraggia. The route alternates between tarmac sections and stretches of hard-packed earth and embankments, making it ideal for exploring the reclaimed land and the region’s sole PDO rice-growing area.
Bike type: a gravel bike or a touring bike. A semi-knobby tyre.
Terrain type: tarmac, compacted dirt tracks and embankments
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The Vercelli area by bicycle has so much to offer!
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