DAY 1 - From Villa Panza to Lake Lugano, visiting Villa Cicogna Mozzoni
Meeting in front of Villa Panza (Varese) on Saturday afternoon at lunchtime. Weekend briefing and application of the Covid19 protocol for the health and serenity of all participants. Departure of the cycling tour towards Villa Cicogna Mozzoni initially till to the Italian shores of Lake Lugano; both traffic free and shady ascents will take you back to the hills behind Varese and again, after roughly 90 km, in Villa Panza. You will go back in time to immerse yourself in the elegant atmosphere of Villa Panza, visiting its interiors and the amazing gardens; a dinner set in the park of the Villa will be the best conclusion of this magnificent first day.
Meals: dinner
Destination: Varese and its province, Lake Lugano
Bike itinerary: 90 km and 1.000 meters (uphill) altitude gap
Accomodation: Art Hotel or similar category in case of overbooking
DAY 2 - From Baroque to Liberty, with a look at the Lombard lakes
A good breakfast will give you the energy for this second cycling stage, which will lead you through a varied landscape: the liberty style of the Grand Hotel Campo dei Fiori, Lake Varese and Lake Maggiore, the splendor of Villa della Porta Bozzolo. All that in a succession of ups and downs, hills, breathtaking views. The Godoit “concierge” service, once again, will allow you to fully enjoy the visit of this amazing places.
Meals: breakfast and aperitize on the lake
Destination: Lake Varese, Lake Maggiore
Bike itinerary: about 80 km and 900 meters (uphill) altitude gap