{"id":49462,"date":"2026-05-06T17:07:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T15:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitvalsesiavercelli.it\/?post_type=percorsi&p=49462"},"modified":"2026-05-10T13:51:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T11:51:55","slug":"ride-through-farmhouses","status":"publish","type":"percorsi","link":"https:\/\/visitvalsesiavercelli.it\/en\/vivi\/outdoor-e-natura\/ride-through-farmhouses\/","title":{"rendered":"ride through farmhouses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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ride through farmhouses<\/h6><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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From Cascina Drusiana to Cascina Gaietta, all the way to the Cavour Canal, amongst the rice fields of the only PDO rice region: the Carnaroli rice fields of the Baraggia Vercellese and Biellese PDO.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A circular route through the Baraggia Vercellese, taking in PDO rice fields, natural scenery and major hydraulic engineering works.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Difficulty: easy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Distance: 33.4 km<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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average duration: 2 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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departure altitude: 142 mt<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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arrival altitude: 170 mt<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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altitude difference: 28 mt<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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After a breakfast of local produce, we cycle through fields of Carnaroli rice, along canals and springs, towards Cascina Gaietta, a natural oasis where you can spot herons, ibises, night herons and the rare Lycaena dispar butterfly. The farmstead, with its enclosed courtyard, is a fine example of Piedmontese rural architecture, featuring a votive gateway and evidence of early hygiene standards. The route then continues towards the Cavour Canal, passing the Casanova Elvo siphon and the canal\u2019s siphon tombs, extraordinary engineering feats from the 19th century. Finally, you return through rice paddies and agricultural landscapes dominated by water and history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can set off from Vercelli station, from where you can reach the Baraggia area via cycle paths leading out of the city.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The route is easy and suitable for everyone, including less experienced cyclists. It winds through the rice fields of Baraggia along roads with very little traffic and along the riverbanks. As it is an open, flat route, bathed in sunshine throughout, it is at its best on cool spring days or amidst the colours of autumn. In summer, we recommend setting off at dawn to enjoy the morning peace and the softest light. The beauty of this route lies in its seclusion and unspoilt nature. Remember to bring a good supply of water and some energy snacks. Take care at junctions with main roads, where there may be fast-moving traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bike type:<\/mark><\/strong> A gravel bike, a touring bike or a mountain bike<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Terrain type:\u00a0<\/mark><\/strong>compacted earth and tarmac<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Vercelli area by bicycle has so much to offer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore all the pleasant loop routes and set out to discover the Vercelli rice lands on two wheels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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cyclable rice paddies n. 6 – castles, rice fields and lakes<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n
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cyclable rice paddies n. 5 – the grange itinerary<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n
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cyclable Rice paddies n.4 – on the rice roads<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n
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