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Towpath of the Villoresi Canal – Villoresi Canal loop from Saronno
03:41
71.3km
110m
Gravel riding
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 19, 2026
Tips
Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps
You may need to carry your bike.
After 52 m for 39 m
After 71.3 km for 39 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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2.82 km
Parco del Lura
Forest
13.7 km
Towpath of the Villoresi Canal
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The Villoresi canal is quite old, it is more than 100 years old. It originates from the Panperduto dam in Somma Lombardo (VA) and, after 90 km, flows into the Adda river and then resumes its course and reaches the Po' river where its course ends.
Thanks to this canal, since the end of the 19th century, the Po Valley has become an expanse of crops of all kinds from rice paddies to corn fields.
Furthermore, a few years ago, the water from this canal was used to animate the water games during the Expo including the famous Tree of Life that we all know.
For all this organization we must thank the work of the East Ticino Villoresi Reclamation Consortium which provides maintenance of the canal every year.
For info below you will find the link to the first interview conducted by Legnano Web TV with some members of the Consortium
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24.4 km
Along the Alzaia of the Villoresi Canal
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25.5 km
Villoresi Canal Between Arconate and Buscate
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35.8 km
Alzaia Canale Villoresi
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37.2 km
Villoresi Cycle Path🚲
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44.7 km
Strada Alzaia Canale Villoresi (Buscate)
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45.7 km
Alzaia Canale Villoresi Road (Arconate)
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61.4 km
Villoresi Canal
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It originates from the River Ticino near the village of Somma Lombardo, and runs eastwards for 86 kilometres (53 mi) to the Adda River.
Construction began in 1877, but Villoresi himself died two years later. The works were completed in 1890 by a consortium.
Irrigation was the canal's main reason for being but the addition of locks enabled cargoes of sand to be carried along it.
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71.3 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
30.0 km
22.7 km
13.7 km
3.01 km
1.93 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
36.8 km
12.6 km
11.6 km
9.66 km
380 m
211 m
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