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Explore Varese on two wheels
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50 trained and certified cycling guides to accompany you on #varesedoyoubike itineraries in safety.
A practical aid as you plan your holiday exploring the area’s 2.500 kilometres of mapped routes.
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Living Varese on two wheels means cycling through Alpine foothill landscapes and exploring small towns, churches and hermitages. And all set in a hugely beautiful natural environment and including lake-side circuit routes in the midst of unique panoramas.
More than 40 itineraries in six areas divided up by length, altitude gain and loss, distance and difficulty levels:
Verbano valleys
The area to the north of Varese in the midst of painted villages and fantastic panoramas with the Alps and Lake Maggiore in the background.
Lake Maggiore
Exploring the Varese banks of Lake Maggiore, between Laveno Mombello and Sesto Calende, and the Alpine foothill lakes.
Campo Dei Fiori
In the centre of Varese province, between Parco del Campo dei Fiori, Lake Varese and the UNESCO sites.
Piambello
On the Italy-Swiss border, discovering fantastic peaks with views over Lake Ceresio, routes through trenches and the UNESCO fossil-rich site of Mount San Giorgio.
The Olona Valley
Lombard lands set between villages and footpaths in a history and nature park packed area.
Ticino
The most attractive itineraries of the Lombard Ticino park in the midst of moraine hills and historic river- and canal-side routes.
Recommended itineraries
A selection of the most attractive itineraries selected by our guides.
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Tempo: 2-4 hours
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Distanza: 30-50 km
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Dislivello: 500-1000 m
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Tempo: 2-4 hours
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Distanza: 30-50 km
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Dislivello: 500-1000 m
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Tempo: 2-4 hours
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Distanza: 30-50 km
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Dislivello: 1000+ m
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Tempo: 2-4 hours
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Distanza: 20-30 km
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Dislivello: 500-1000 m
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Tempo: 0-2 hours
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Distanza: 10-20 km
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Dislivello: 100-500 m
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Tempo: 2-4 hours
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Distanza: 30-50 km
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Dislivello: 1000+ m
Where to stay
A few examples of places cyclists can stay, with information and services.
Official Point
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Hotel
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Via Giovanni Macchi, 61, Varese
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Relais Villa Porta, 1, Via Angelo Palazzi, Il Gaggio, Colmegna, Luino, Comunità Montana Valli del Verbano, Varese, Lombardia, 21016, Italia
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B&B
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Via Streccione, 3 Comerio
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Room rental / Holiday Home
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Via Piave 16, 21009 (VA), Bardello (Bardello con Malgesso e Bregano)
Official Point
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Via Felice Cavallotti 7, Gavirate
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Room rental / Holiday Home
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Via Ronco, 4, Sesto Calende
Where to eat
A few examples of places to stop for lunch or dinner or to get information before continuing on your way.
Official Point
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Restaurant
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Via Salvatore Bianchi 5, Varese
Official Point
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Bar, Restaurant
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Via per Lago Delio, Maccagno con Pino e Veddasca
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Bar, Restaurant
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Via Al Belvedere, 17, Varese VA
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Bar, Restaurant
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Via Torino, 20, Casorate Sempione
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Restaurant
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Via Roma 26, Marzio
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Bar, Restaurant
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Via Europa, 23, Leggiuno