Cycling Via Francigena: Aosta to Parma
Italy
10 days (Bike: 9 days)
460 km (~51km per day)
Active
Quiet roads
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Cycling the Via Francigena pilgrimage route is one of the best ways to experience the unique towns, culture and landscapes of Northern Italy.
The first part of the route takes you from the snowy peaks of Grand St Bernard to the fertile Pianura Padana plain, cycling throughout the rolling Piedmont hills and the river valleys of the Lombardy region. This section will introduce you to Italy’s Alps, scenic cycling roads, medieval castles, and cosy villages where you will be able to enjoy the local cuisine and cultural sites. The trip is suitable for both beginner and intermediate cyclists, as the daily sections are on secondary roads with minimal elevation gain, and you will be able to enjoy the surrounding fairy tale landscapes without being bothered by intensive traffic or exhausting climbs.
Highlights
The Saint Bernard Pass, the Italian gateway to the Via Francigena
Towering alpine peaks and deep valleys
Piedmont’s unique landscape with fairytale castles and vineyards
Parma the foodie’s mecca
The 14th-century Chartreuse of Pavia, one of Italy’s largest monasteries
Tour Information
From
Aosta
To
Parma
Cost From
Self-Guided Please Ask
Departure(s)
Any day of the week from April until October
Single Supplement
Available
Inclusions
9 Nights in selected B&Bs, hotels and agriturismo
9 Breakfasts
Private transfer (+bikes) from Aosta to Passo Gran San Bernardo on Day 2
Luggage transfer on all cycling days
Detailed information pack, route notes and maps with tracks on
24/7 telephone support
Exclusions
Flights and connecting land transfers
Lunches, dinners, drinks & snacks
Travel insurance
Personal expenses such as phone calls, extra transfers, tips, etc.
Local tourist taxes
Options
Bike rental, including bike assembly, delivery to Aosta, theft insurance, disassembly and collection from Parma
Additional nights along the way
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