The best cycling routes around Villasanta

The Parco delle Groane e della Brughiera Briantea is an immense protected natural area in Lombardy that extends for about 8,249 hectares in the upper Lombardy plain, touching 28 or 29 municipalities distributed among the provinces of Milan, Como, and Monza and Brianza. [1, 2, 3, 4] Originally established in 1976, the park has doubled its surface area in recent years thanks to the incorporation of the PLIS della Brughiera Briantea and the Fontana del Guercio Nature Reserve. The term "groane" derives from the local historical name for heathlands, which here represent one of the southernmost heathlands in Europe.

Splendid and ancient Church of Sant'Alessandro in Lasnigo. It is a jewel of Romanesque architecture dating back to the 12th century, located in a suggestive panoramic position on a hill along the Strada Provinciale della Valassina, right at the foot of the climb leading to the famous Sanctuary of the Madonna del Ghisallo. Here are its main features: The Staircase and the Via Crucis: The church is famous for its long and characteristic stone staircase flanked by 18th-century chapels of the Via Crucis, which climbs from street level to the parvis. Architecture: Built entirely of stone, it preserves a majestic 13th-century bell tower with single and double lancet windows and a decorative motif of hanging arches typical of Lombard Romanesque architecture.

The Parco delle Groane and Brughiera Briantea cycle path offers a protected route of about 35-50 kilometers immersed in nature between the provinces of Milan and Monza e Brianza

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 based on the project 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 about 3,000 kilometers. The routes, 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 touched by the canal.

Montevecchia is a charming hilltop village located in the province of Lecco, famous for its terraced vineyards and for being nicknamed the "Tuscany of Brianza". Perched at about 442 meters above sea level, it offers a spectacular panoramic view that, on the clearest days, ranges from the peaks of Monte Rosa to the skyscrapers of Milan.

The Ciclovia del Lambro is a cycle-pedestrian route of about 37 kilometers that connects Monza to Erba, crossing the green heart of Brianza within the Parco della Valle del Lambro. The route develops on a mixed surface (dirt, cobblestone, and asphalt), ideal for mountain bikes, gravel bikes, or robust city bikes.

A cycle-pedestrian route of about 37 kilometers connecting Monza to Erba, crossing the Brianza region along the Lambro river. It is a path immersed in the greenery of the Lambro Valley Regional Park, characterized by a mixed surface (dirt, cobblestone, and asphalt) ideal for mountain bikes, gravel bikes, or robust city bikes. Main Features of the Route Start: Monza Park (entrance near Biassono/Lesmo). Finish: Center and train station of Erba (CO). Total length: Approximately 37 km (can be divided into shorter stages). Surface type: Mixed, with a prevalence of dirt and forest paths. Difficulty: Medium-easy, with the presence of some steep ups and downs.

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