The Dam of the Panperdute

The path

Starting from Boffalora you will reach the first stage: Bernate Ticino. This village rises on the Naviglio Grande, in the historic center you can visit the Church of San Giorgio and behind it the Visconti Palace, residential part of the rectory. A five minute ride you will find the Bernate Lanca, a protected area particularly rich in fauna and flora, mandatory stopover, the Celtic Calendar, you will discover the tree that corresponds to your zodiac sign and its characteristics.

Continuing the route, you will pass Castelletto where you can admire the historic Villa Clerici, continuing to Turbigo. Here you can go along the Tibetan Bridge, also called Ponte dei Tre Salti (name of the place where you are) you can walk its 70 meters taking less bike and then immerse yourself in the park of Ticino.

Back on your bike you will arrive in Varesotto and discover Tornavento, the birthplace of Naviglio Grande, which has the peculiarity of having a beautiful view in Piazza Parravicino from where you can admire the valley of Ticino framed by the Alps. It is not difficult to observe Monte Rosa and on the clearest days you can also see the Monviso.

Continue along the route to Vizzola Ticino, once home to the aviation industry: the former Officine Caproni buildings now house the Volandia Park and Museum. A recommended stop is the hydroelectric power station, opened in the early twentieth century (‘900), with its striking architecture and water chutes. The final stop on our route is Somma Lombardo. Here you will find the Panperduto Dam, a jewel of hydraulic engineering and one of Lombardy’s most important water junctions, impressive in its scale and power. Here, water takes centre stage.

Le tappe

1. Step 1Bernate Ticino
2. Step 2Castelletto
3. Step 3Turbigo
4. Step 4I'll be back.
5. Step 5Vizzola Ticino
6. Step 6Sum Lombard

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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