From Boffalora along the Naviglio, between Robecco and Cassinetta di Lugagnano, to the village of Morimondo and its abbey. A proposal for those who love to combine bikes and culture.
- Home
- Boffalora Above Ticino
- Distance
- 20 km
- Dislivello
- 24 m
- Walking time
- 00:59:00
- Technical difficulties
- Facile
- Physical condition
- Facile
- Minimum altitude
- 109 m
- Maximum altitude
- 133 m
- Number of stages
- 5
The path
Premise: considering that the noble families of Milan used to spend summers along the Naviglio, in the first part of this itinerary you will meet several important residences that deserve to be visited.
Starting from Boffalora, after about 7 km, you will reach the first stage: Robecco sul NaviglioYou will notice its characteristic alleys, the famous Ponte degli Scalini and its ancient villas, including Villa Gaia and Villa Gromo di Ternengo. A few kilometers away you will find the village of Cassinetta di Lugagnano whose magic has made it one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, consisting of two urban centres, Cassinetta and Lugagnano, located on the opposite banks of the Naviglio Grande and connected by a single bridge. Castelletto di Abbiategrasso, where the Naviglio di Bereguardo is born and along its Alzaia you will finally reach MorimondThe village of Morimondo, founded in medieval times at the hands of twelve Cistercian monks from Morimond, Burgundy who later founded the Abbey Santa Maria di Morimondo and began to take care of the agricultural activities, the deforestation and the reclamation of the area, turning it into a fertile area, is today considered one of the most visited villages of Italy.
Le tappe
- Step 1Robecco sul Naviglio
- Step 2Cassinetta di Lugagnano
- Step 3Castelletto
- Step 4Morimond
Before leaving
Distances, differences in altitude and timing are the indicative data of the published route: check the path, the starting point and the conditions of the fund before leaving. The historical departure is in Boffalora above Ticino; the Doctorbike shop today is in Magenta, Corso Europa 82. Times and difficulties depend on training, bike and weather conditions. They are not an indication of opening or current travelability.
It respects signs, pedestrians and protected areas. Helmet door, water and a kit for small repairs; check any closures before departure.
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