Towpath of the Villoresi Canal – Alzaia Canale Villoresi loop from Saronno

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Towpath of the Villoresi Canal – Alzaia Canale Villoresi loop from Saronno

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Towpath of the Villoresi Canal – Alzaia Canale Villoresi loop from Saronno

04:18

75.9km

170m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 38.0 km for 118 m

After 66.2 km for 102 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.4 km

Towpath of the Villoresi Canal

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In this photo you can only see Villoresi making a "ditch" but by moving your gaze to the left, if you are at this point, you will be able to …

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24.1 km

Along the Alzaia of the Villoresi Canal

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Parquet with benches sheltered by trees for parking.

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35.4 km

Alzaia Canale Villoresi

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Villoresi Canal cycle path.

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36.3 km

Alzaia Canale Villoresi Road

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Villoresi Canal cycle path.

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41.9 km

Villoresi Cycle Path🚲

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Villoresi Canal cycle path.

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48.3 km

Alzaia Canale Villoresi Road (Buscate)

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Villoresi Canal cycle path.

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49.4 km

Strada Alzaia Canale Villoresi (Buscate)

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Villoresi Canal cycle path.

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50.3 km

Alzaia Canale Villoresi Road (Arconate)

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Villoresi Canal cycle path.

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66.3 km

Parco della Madonnina

Forest

73.1 km

Parco del Lura

Forest

75.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.0 km

22.2 km

18.2 km

3.10 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.4 km

13.1 km

11.0 km

9.95 km

429 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

22°C

13°C

18 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

March 12, 2023,Tornavento di sciogligamba! Rho, ciclabile Villoresi, Tornavento. Cerchi nuovi favolosi!!!

After the first outing on the track yesterday morning, I find the courage and the desire to go out for a trip! Pains everywhere in the first 5 km then the blast! New rims for my willier Triestina, and finally I reach the right smoothness! Cool down tour with so many people in Tornavento... Too many....

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July 21, 2025,Giro in MTB

In Nerviano, the cycle path on the Villoresi is closed for maintenance work.

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December 23, 2024,Nosate e Tornavento

Last pedal strokes for this 2024… but maybe I’ll plan another ride before New Year’s Eve… I’ll evaluate the weather.
Today I’m returning to the banks of my Villoresi canal with Tornavento as my destination… but with a small detour.
The intermediate stop is in Nosate where we find the small, but characteristic, church of Santa Maria in Binda dating …

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January 14, 2025,2025 first 🥶❄️

I had another itinerary in mind but the freezing cold didn't allow me to leave at the scheduled time... it's just postponed. ☺️
For today I'll "make do" with the former Austro-Hungarian customs to start this 2025 full of kilometers to travel with a sprint 😎.

Follow me on instagram 😎

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October 28, 2024,Villoresi - Tornavento - ex dogana austroungarica

Ancient crafts, ancient tools… and a bit of the surrounding landscape on the banks of the Canale Villoresi on a splendid autumn day between Tornavento and the former Austro-Hungarian customs house.

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