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What is Bike&Food?
Bike&Food is an experience created especially for lovers of bicycles and gastronomy. Two of great cultural patrimonies Italian.
An itinerary for travelers who want to explore the secrets of a region where nature and artisanal producers still coexist in harmony.
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We'll cycle in groups, guided by professionals on secondary roads and cycle routes, on electric bikes or regular bikes depending on our physical fitness.
Each day we will visit producers, taste local delicacies and get to know the majestic lakes and mountains of northern Piedmont.
ABOUT
CASA DELLA CAPRA
Conceived by an Italian-Brazilian couple: architect and artist Patricia Orem and chef and economist Felipe Bianchi, Casa della Capra is a destination for lovers of art, cycling and cooking, in front of the charming lake of Mergozzo, in northern Piedmont.
about
the territory
Lakes and Mountains of Northern Piedmont
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Between culture, landscape and gastronomy, it's hard to define the main
reason to visit this region. Around Lakes Maggiore and Orta, elegance is present in palaces, botanical gardens and sophisticated hospitality.
The mountains of the Val D'Ossola, meanwhile, preserve medieval villages, traditional grazing, vineyards cultivated for generations and the wilderness of Val Grande National Park offers contact with something more primitive and authentic.
This region is becoming a great destination for those who love cycling. In fact, these majestic mountains and valleys are home to the current men's and women's time trial champions and have a vast history of with Giro D'Italia, which has allowed us to map out the most interesting and challenging routes of our Cycle Camp.
For those who like to eat well, we are in the region of gastronomical excellence, with award-winning restaurants, famous Nebbiolo wines, Bettelmat and Gorgonzola cheeses, sausages, Porcini mushrooms and Risotto.
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about Mergozzo
Mergozzo
A charming town of colorful houses, churches, chapels and staircases built with local stone. A 7-minute walk along the lakefront leads to the main square, a place for events, meetings and a majestic historic tree: a 500-year-old elm.
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The lake with the same name, is about four kilometers long and two kilometers wide. Its pristine waters have led it to be classified as the cleanest in Italy. A reserve for migratory birds, a place for triathlons, canoeing and ideal for for swimming and paddling in our SUp.
JOIN OUR
BIKE&FOOD
DATE: april 01 to 07, 2025
TYPOLOGY: Cyclotourism
LANDSCAPE: Lakes and Mountains of Northern Piedmont
LEVEL: Beginner/Medium
TERRITORY: Paved secondary roads, gravel and cycle paths
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DISTANCE: 40 - 60 km
CLIMBING: 400 - 800 m
DURATION: 7 days 6 nights
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DESTINATION: Casa della Capra Boutique Guest House
ADDRESS: Via Pallanza 25 Mergozzo ITALY
AIRPORT: Milan MXP
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From there, come by Transfer/Car 50 min | Bus 60 min | Train 1h50 min.
Transfer not included in the program.
OUR PROGRAM
INCLUDES
Comfortable double rooms
Continental breakfast with superfoods
4 Lunches in typical local restaurants
1 Gourmet Picnic
2 Dinners (first and last day)
1 Cooking class with chef Felipe Bianchi
Casa della Capra welcome kit
5 Guided cycling tours with visits to producers
Professional bilingual guides
Support car on the necessary days according to the proposed itinerary
Helmet and repair kit
Muscle or electric bike
Routes and GPX maps
Washing of technical bike clothing
Use of COMPEX compression boot
Use of massaging device
Certificate of participation
Hydration during rides
Emergency radio and telephone
Use of kayak, SUp and towels for the lake
SCHEDULE
Our program is suggested at the beginning of the group's formation, according to the technical profile. Changes may occur according to the levels of difficulty based on distance, altitude and duration: Classic Ride, Epic Ride, Enthusiastic Ride