The best MTB trails around Bovisio Masciago

The Villoresi canal takes water from the river Ticino, in the locality of Panperduto, in the municipality of Somma Lombardo. After travelling 86 kilometers, through the provinces of Milan and Monza Brianza, it flows into the river Adda in the municipality of Cassano d’Adda. Construction work began in 1881 and was completed in 1891 to a design by Eugenio Villoresi. Originally intended exclusively for irrigation, following the crisis in crops related to silk production, the canal now allows water distribution in a plain area of approximately 85,000 hectares, through a network that totals around 3,000 kilometers. The paths, which are free of difficulties, accessible to everyone and certainly of interest, are part of the investments made to enhance the towpaths of the waterways, and are also considered a fast connection route between the various Municipalities bordering the canal.

The La Pista Ciclabile del Canale Villoresi is a flat and easy cycle-pedestrian route of about 85-100 kilometers that runs along the towpath of the second longest artificial canal in Italy, connecting the Ticino river (Panperduto dam) to the Adda river (Groppello d'Adda).

It is usually called the Begghins house, but since it was so cool, a characteristic place was made 🫶

The Villoresi canal draws water from the Ticino river, in the locality of Panperduto, in the municipality of Somma Lombardo. After traveling 86 kilometers, in the provinces of Milan and Monza Brianza, it flows into the Adda river in the municipality of Cassano d’Adda. Construction work began in 1881 and was completed in 1891 to a design by Eugenio Villoresi. Originally intended exclusively for irrigation purposes, following the crisis of crops connected with silk production, the canal now allows water distribution in a plain area of approximately 85,000 hectares, through a network that totals about 3,000 kilometers. The paths, free of difficulties, accessible to everyone and certainly of interest, are part of the investments made to enhance the towpaths of the waterways, and should also be considered a fast connection route between the various Municipalities bordering the canal.

The Villoresi Canal cycle path traverses the Lombardy countryside, following the entire length of the Villoresi Canal, the historic waterway built for irrigation in the late 19th century by engineer Eugenio Villoresi. The canal draws water from the Ticino River near Somma Lombardo and, after an 86 km journey, returns it to the Adda River near Groppello.

It's an easy, flat cycling route, accessible to all types of bicycles and suitable for families with children. An ideal place for a day trip, it allows you to explore the area's rich natural and scenic beauty, cycling through cultivated fields, parks, and woods. There are several detours to explore the architectural beauty of the many municipalities along the canal, or to continue along the other cycle paths the canal crosses.

Just be careful about the distances: the Canale Villoresi cycle path, which runs alongside the canal, is 85 kilometers long. It begins near the town of Somma Lombardo and ends near Cassano d'Adda, so unless you're very fit, we recommend doing it in stages! Along the way, the path has short sections where it merges with city streets.

Just be careful about the distances: the Canale Villoresi cycle path, which runs alongside the canal, is 85 kilometers long. It begins near the town of Somma Lombardo and ends near Cassano d'Adda, so unless you're very fit, we recommend doing it in stages! Along the way, the path has short sections where it merges with city streets.