E-Bike tour of the Nivolet lakes Gran Paradiso Canavese Piedmont

"EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING:
- Backpack (25/30L)
- Water bottle
- MTB shoes and casual shoes
- Technical layered clothing suitable for MTB (onion layering)
- Windproof band
- Padded trousers
- Helmet
- Spare t-shirts / layer
- Waterproof and windproof jacket (outer shell)
- Casual clothing
- MTB gloves

PERSONAL HYGIENE SUPPLIES:
- Mask
- Hand sanitizing gel

ACCESSORIES:
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen with adequate UV protection
- Lip balm with UV protection
- Cell phone and charger
- Headlamp

OTHER RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES:
- Thermal underwear (in cold conditions and according to personal preferences)
- First aid kit (important: adhesive plasters)
- Energy bars
- GPS
- Power bank for your mobile phone

MANDATORY TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:
- Identity card/Passport

If you need equipment or anything else, don't hesitate to contact us!
We will take care of the rental and provide you with what you need!

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Technical Specifications:

This e-bike tour is suitable for everyone, with a minimum level of cycling experience. Daily distances can be up to 50 km, with opportunities for breaks and refreshments. The maximum positive difference in altitude is approximately 800m. However, it is possible to customize the tour stops based on the skill level of the participants. For more experienced cyclists, the tour is also available with gravel bikes. Contact us if you are interested, and we will provide you with a personalized quote. Distances in elevation and kilometers are approximate and may vary depending on local conditions, resulting in slight variations compared to what is indicated in the route description.

Accommodation and Meals:

For a low-impact sustainable tour, we offer B&Bs and hotels that favor sustainable and eco-friendly practices as default accommodation options. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners are included and feature local, zero-mile cuisine. Any meals not mentioned in the description of the various stops are not included in the tour package. Each meal includes 1 liter of beer/wine/water or soft drinks.
We have selected the best accommodations and restaurants along the route. For a more advantageous offer contact us, we will provide you with a quote with lower level overnight stays.
Tickets for visits to the castles and the temple of Damanhur are included


Responsible Traveler:

To travel with respect for the environment, the places and the people who welcome us:

- Always ask permission before photographing people.
- Do not leave traces of your presence and do not throw waste.
- Do not collect "souvenirs" from protected natural environments and archaeological sites.
- Try to stay on designated routes, do not disturb animals and avoid damaging plants.
- Conserves water and energy, precious resources for the planet.
- Respect the rules established by the owners of the accommodation facilities.

Whether you travel by train or plane, the Orco Valley and the Gran Paradiso National Park are easily reachable from the main stations and airports of Milan and Turin in about 2-3 hours.

From Turin:
From the Torino Lingotto, Porta Nuova or Porta Susa railway stations, take the Canavesana railway line towards Rivarolo Canavese.
At Rivarolo, get off and take the bus to Ceresole Reale.

From Turin-Caselle airport, take the train to Torino Dora station.
At Torino Dora, take the Canavesana railway line towards Rivarolo Canavese.
At Rivarolo, get off and take the bus to Ceresole Reale.

From Milan:
From Milano Centrale station, take the train towards Torino Porta Nuova.
From Porta Nuova station, take the Canavesana railway line towards Rivarolo Canavese.
At Rivarolo, get off and take the bus to Ceresole Reale.

From Milan Malpensa Airport, take the Malpensa Express train to Milano Centrale station.
At Milano Centrale, take a train to Torino Porta Nuova.
At Torino Porta Nuova, get off, change trains and take the Canavesana railway line towards Rivarolo Canavese.
Get off at Rivarolo Canavese station and take the bus to Ceresole Reale.

Alternatively, by bus:
From Milan Malpensa Airport, take the SADEM bus to Torino Porta Susa station.
From Porta Susa station, take the Canavesana railway line towards Rivarolo Canavese.
At Rivarolo, get off and take the bus to Ceresole Reale.

By car from Turin:
Drive towards the northern ring road of Turin, take the Caselle exit and follow the Turin-Caselle highway. Take the third exit towards Rivarolo/Parco Gran Paradiso (SS460) and follow it to Ceresole Reale.

By car from Milan:
Take the A4 motorway towards Turin, exit at Santhià towards Ivrea/Aosta (E25), and in Ivrea exit again and follow the signs for Ceresole Reale/Parco Gran Paradiso.

Contact us if you need a private transfer from Milan/Turin to Canavese or if you need further information on how to reach us.

1° DD:

• Meeting in the morning at Ceresole Reale (1600m) with cycling tour guides
• Briefing, e-bike delivery and adjustment, departure on asphalt towards Colle del Nivolet
• We ascend to Lakes Serru' and Agnel, stop for customary photos
• We continue ascending on asphalt to Colle del Nivolet (2600m)
• At the pass, stop for photos and a snack break
• We descend briefly into the plain below, leaving the asphalt and starting to climb on dirt track
• After some short ramps, the first small lakes start to appear
• We briefly reach Lake Leita' and the beautiful Lake Rosset, characterized by a hat-shaped islet accessible on foot
• Picnic lunch and relaxation time
• Start of the descent towards Colle del Nivolet on single-track
• Descent towards Ceresole Reale (possible via asphalt or trail)
• Arrival at Ceresole Reale and end of the tour

Distance: 40 km
Positive elevation gain: 1440m
Negative elevation loss: 1440m
Total time: approximately 6 hours