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Long Distance Cycling
· Province of Turin
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Ivrea > Viverone > Ivrea
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the alley that leads to the Castello di AzeglioPhoto: Paolo Ciaberta, Paolo Ciaberta
An interesting loop that from Ivrea touches some of the most evocative places of the Canavese area such as Azeglio and the stilt-house landing on Lake Viverone, then the beautiful villages clinging to the Serra d'Ivrea; Roppolo, Viverone, Piverone, and Bollengo with their Romanesque churches and numerous vineyards.
A varied route rich in historical, scenic, and cultural suggestions that crosses some of the most interesting places in Canavese: ancient villages, hills, vineyards, Romanesque churches, the beautiful Lake Viverone, and finally Ivrea with its lively historic center. The final section between Viverone and Ivrea follows the ancient Via Francigena.
The track starts from Ivrea, leaving the city you pedal in open countryside on an easy dirt path cutting through cultivated fields and small woods. About halfway through the route, you cross the beautiful town of Azeglio then arrive at Lake Viverone where a short break is possible at the stilt-house landing. From here begins a gentle up and down since we are at the foot of the Serra d'Ivrea with its spectacular panoramic views over the morainic amphitheater and Lake Viverone. Vineyards, Romanesque churches, and evocative villages accompany us towards Ivrea and the closure of the route. The elevation gain is about 250 meters and is concentrated in the central part of the route.
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Caravino: From here, with a detour of about 2 km, it is possible to visit the Masino Castle immersed in a monumental romantic park that overlooks the Canavese plain.
Azeglio: The welcoming main square hosts the bell tower, one of the tallest in Canavese with its 52 meters in height, behind which a narrow alley suddenly opens leading to the castle that was also owned by Massimo d'Azeglio.
Viverone and the stilt-house landing: It is the largest lake among those formed by the retreat of the Balteo glacier. In 1971, an amateur diver discovered a Bronze Age village on the lakebed at a depth between 2 and 3 meters. Now the spot is marked with a buoy and in 2011 it was included in the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE.
Piverone: From here it is possible to visit the Gesiun, that is what remains of the Romanesque church of St. Peter of Sugliaco, already mentioned in a document from 1209. Due to its architectural features, it represents one of the most unique examples of Romanesque architecture in Canavese and certainly one of the most evocative points along the Canavese stretch of the Via Francigena.
Bollengo: A few kilometers from the village stands the evocative bell tower that rises solitary in the middle of the Serra d'Ivrea where historically the village of Paerno was located.
The Via Francigena: An ancient pilgrimage road from Canterbury to Rome. A thousand years ago, it was one of the most important European faith routes, traveled by pilgrims heading to the center of Christianity. Along the Canavese stretch, one can encounter villages, Romanesque churches, vineyards, and worthy panoramas.
Ivrea: A city rich in history, it represents the 'capital' of Canavese. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, visiting Ivrea is an opportunity to discover a piece of Italian history. In its historic center, the famous Battle of the Oranges takes place, which attracts visitors from all over the world.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Greenhouse CellarSafety information
The historic center of Ivrea is pedestrian; those interested in visiting it must do so with the bike pushed by hand. The street cutting through the center is about 800 meters long.
The dirt section is about ten kilometers, always flat and well packed.
The route comprises about 80% paved roads and 20% dirt paths, all packed but that may become muddy after rain. The paved roads have low car traffic but still require the cyclist's attention, especially at junctions when covering short stretches of provincial roads. Hybrid bikes that allow pedaling also on slightly uneven surfaces are recommended.
Gravel or mountain bikes are recommended due to the presence of dirt sections; however, these sections are also accessible to road bikes as they are not excessively uneven.
Tips and suggestions
For further information and details, we recommend visiting the following links:
Roadbook
Pile-dwelling site
La Casa del Movimento Lento
Roppolo Castle
Infopoint of Roppolo
MARINA
Greenhouse Cellar
TAVERNA VERDE
MEUBLE' GIARDINO
Piverone
Bollengo
Public transport
TRAIN: Ivrea is connected by the Turin-Aosta railway line.
From Aosta: Aosta-Torino line, Ivrea station
From Milan: Milan-Turin line, change at Chivasso and Turin-Aosta line, stop at Ivrea station.
From Alessandria: Genoa-Turin line with change at Torino Porta Nuova; Turin-Aosta line and stop at Ivrea station
From Turin: Turin-Aosta line and stop at Ivrea station. It is possible to take the train towards Ivrea from both Torino Porta Nuova and Torino Porta Susa stations to reach Ivrea station in about an hour.
BUS: Ivrea is mainly served by public transport of Sadem, covering the entire Northwest Italy area, and by the Turin Transport Group (GTT), which manages urban and suburban transport in Turin city and in 25 surrounding municipalities.
www.gtt.to.it
www.sadem.it
Directions
CAR: From Turin Highway A5 Turin-Aosta exit Ivrea toll booth
From Milan Highway A4 Milan-Turin, A4-A5 Santhià-Ivrea A5 junction, direction Aosta exit Ivrea toll booth
From Aosta Highway A5 Aosta-Turin exit Ivrea toll booth
From Genoa Highway A26 Genoa-Gravellona A26dir Alessandria-Santhià, A4-A5 Santhià-Ivrea A5 junction direction Aosta exit Ivrea toll booth
Parking
parking slightly off-center compared to the town center
parking in the center of Ivrea
Coordinates
Equipment
Although many villages and towns are encountered, it is always advisable to start with a supply of water.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions