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E-Bike Tour in Baraggia Novarese: Gravel Loop Through Golden Rice Fields
Guiddy Difficulty Levels
Easy Plus
Description
Endless rice paddies, crisp autumn air, a marsh that feels like another world. Hop in the saddle: let's go.
We ride e-bikes or gravel bikes along a gentle loop between Casalvolone and Casalbeltrame, in the heart of the Novara countryside. Dirt tracks and back roads lead us through golden rice paddies during harvest time, with the autumn light setting everything ablaze in yellow and amber. The highlight? Crossing the Casalbeltrame Marsh, where we may witness bird ringing carried out by volunteers from the Ticino Piemontese Park. We'll also stop at the Abbey of Santi Nazario e Celso, the Sanctuary of Madonna della Fontana, and skirt past the Isolone di Oldenico, one of Italy's largest heron colonies.
Why ride with us:
- A gentle gravel loop, perfect even if you're new to e-biking
- The Casalbeltrame Marsh, a treasure trove of autumn biodiversity
- Stops among abbeys, sanctuaries, and nature reserves along the Sesia River
- The right pace to ride and chat together
Get your helmet ready (mandatory for the entire route) and pack a lunch: the Guidders are waiting for you for this autumn ride.
Booking info
Free cancellation
To receive a refund, you have time to cancel up to 3 days in advance.
Insurance included
Injury and luggage insurance coverage with Unipol Sai.
Group chat
After booking, a few days before the event, you'll be added to the group chat for info about the trek, meeting time, and to coordinate carpooling.
Carpooling
We always organize carpooling, so even if you don’t have a car, don’t worry: we’ll find a way to get you there!
Guide
Manuel
Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Manuel, a hiking and cycle touring guide from Piedmont. I know north-eastern Piedmont especially well, because I live it every day and have been out in it for thirty years: I lead groups here on treks, hikes and gravel rides, across the country I've always ridden and walked. My work brings together safety, technical preparation and attention to people: from the group's pace to the choice of route, from the weather to managing the kit. Those are the things you don't see, and they're the reason a day runs smoothly. Every outing is built to be genuine, calm and engaging, where the landscape turns into discovery and every step or pedal stroke means something. 🚴 See you in the mountains, Guidders!
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