From St. Moritz to Milan

Take a ride on the famous Bernina Express to St. Moritz and back. Experience a spectacular crossing of the Alps, reaching an altitude of 2.253 m at Ospizio Bernina – part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Overnight stay: Tirano

From here begins the gently descending route that leads you along the Adda River, crossing the Valtellina valley, from the small village of Teglio (famous for pizzoccheri, a typical local pasta made from buckwheat flour) to Sondrio, the smallest provincial capital in Italy. The first stage ends in Morbegno, whose numerous historic buildings bear witness to a rich and fascinating past. Strolling through the streets, you can admire the beautiful facades of the old buildings, with wrought-iron balconies and friezes adorning the walls.

Among the many churches, the Collegiate Church of San Giovanni Battista is certainly worth a visit, a magnificent building in the exquisite Baroque style from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. One of the city's symbols is the Ganda Bridge with its striking architectural lines. Finally, don't forget to treat your palate: a local specialty is Bitto, a typical cheese from Valtellina and one of the main ingredients in Pizzoccheri . Overnight stay in Colico.

You will settle in Colico, a tourist center north of Lake Como, to better explore the area's various attractions. You can cycle through the hills of the old town and then visit the fortresses of Del Montecchio and Fuentes. Alternatively, head to the lakefront for various water sports and then relax on the shore. If you prefer to stay on your bike, you can cycle a short distance towards Lake Mezzola (13 km) . More adventurous cyclists can continue to Chiavenna (another 21 km), the main town of the valley of the same name, and return to Colico by train.

Overnight stay: Colico

In the morning, you'll take a boat across the lake, enjoying the enchanting beauty of the entire area until you reach Bellagio, the pearl of Lake Como. Here, you can stop for a meal or a drink while strolling through the charming village. In the late afternoon, you'll return by boat to Lecco, the city where the writer Alessandro Manzoni set his play *The Betrohed*. Lecco is the capital of the province of the same name, surrounded by famous and impressive mountains such as Grigne and Resegone.

In the historic center, one can visit the remains of the walls by Azzone Visconti from the fourteenth century, as well as the ancient squares of the market and theater , and the Basilica of S. Nicoló with its very tall bell tower overlooking the ancient port.

Overnight stay: Lecco

Today we cycle along a partly unpaved path, gently downhill, once again passing the Adda River, which flows back into the lake. This route unfolds through a truly fairytale landscape, dotted with historic hydroelectric power stations, monasteries, traditional restaurants, the famous locks, the iconic Leonardo landscape of the "Mona Lisa" and Leonardo's ferry, as well as breathtaking and enchanting views. Between Vaprio and Trezzo, it's possible to visit the historic and charming working-class village of Crespi d'Adda, dating back to the late 19th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Accommodation location: Trezzo

The final leg of this cycling tour takes you along the famous Martesana cycle path, a canal that was finally completed in 1496 under the direction of Ludovico il Moro. Among the sights you can admire are several stately villas (Villa Melzi in Vaprio, Villa Aitelli in Inzago, Villa Serbelloni in Gorgonzola, to name just a few), numerous mills, churches, old factories, and wash houses. Then the countryside gradually gives way to the city, and you will reach Milan from the northeast, following the city cycle paths to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Milan

After breakfast, the journey home begins. To discover and explore the artistic and cultural treasures of Milan, it is advisable to stay an extra night.