ITINERARY PROFILE
Length: 13 km
Duration (without stops): 2/2.5 hours
Terrain: all asphalt except for a short stretch crossing the Bordighi forest (500 meters)
Elevation gain: 200 meters of ascent on asphalt to reach the Moia district of Albosaggia from the bridge over the Adda (steady gradient 5/6%)
Route type: on municipal roads and cycle path (Valtellina Path)
FOCUS ON...
BOSCO DEI BORDIGHI
This is a nature reserve covering 47 hectares among the municipalities of Albosaggia, Faedo, and Montagna in Valtellina, along the Adda river, and it is one of the few remaining patches of riparian forests on the river's alluvial plain, rich in faunal and arboreal diversity.
WINE TASTINGS IN CELLARS
Along the route and/or nearby there are some wineries where you can discover and taste the characteristic wines of Valtellina (booking is recommended):
Marsetti Winery (near the itinerary, Sondrio)
Visit the Valtellina Wine and Flavor Road website and book your cellar experience
BIKE RENTAL POINTS
CICLISPORT via Stazione 21, Poggiridenti | tel 0342 564231
VALTELBIKE Albosaggia | tel. 393 8220777
DUE RUOTE piazza Carbonera 2, Sondrio | tel. 0342 515213