The Lazio is one of the regions with the highest concentration of historical artifacts from the whole of Italy: in fact, it was first place for the establishment of the etruscan civilization and then of roman one. This region has always been one of the most important destinations for the classic “travel in Italy”.
A bike ride in the Lazio Region offers the view of both arid areas and real green spots, as well as wetlands of major environmental importance; the region also boasts the presence of numerous parks and natural reserves in the areas of coastline and in the hinterland too. The bicycle is the perfect means for discovering far and magic corners of Lazio, full of the hills and mountains that interrupt the plains. Bike itineraries in Lazio meander through cycling paths, dirt paths and scenic roads far away from the traffic, they offer hundreds of kilometers of paths, between the splendours of this region, with countless proposals that will surprise any cyclist. In the Lazio, the bike paths cross the ancient “Sentieri della Fede” or the “Francigena” street, that connected Rome with some of the most important places of Christianity, in the Middle Ages, such as Santiago de Compostela and Canterbury; for the more profane ciclyst are not missing the most contemporary “paths of taste”, as the numerous Roads of Wines or the Streets of Olive Oil.
In the Lazio Region cycling crosses the “Castelli Romani”, explores the fascinating reclaimed areas of the Maremma Laziale, the suggestive “nature of the Sebina”, the rustic “Tuscia” and immerses himself in environmental wealth of a region able to amaze in every corner. The bike paths in Lazio for enthusiasts of mountain bike are numerous and it is possible to choose between various types of itineraries, passing through woods and valleys of incredible beauty. More demanding road cyclists have to discover the bike trails: panoramic roads will lead you to real mountain viewpoint from where you can admire sea or lake scenarios on a rural area which has kept intact traditions and costumes.
Also for beginners cyclist tourist, Lazio is the optimal choice with itineraries of different lengths and difficulties that allow to go to the discovery of natural parks like the “Park of the Circeo”, the magnificent coastline.
In Lazio the mountain bike holiday is divided into picturesque paths that run around the beautiful lakes, where you can admire the Mediterranean nature along the Lake of Bracciano or Lake of Bolsena, or simply you can decide to go on small stages in order to rediscover the great history, from antiquity to the present day. In Lazio the Bike Hotels can recommend excursions to the many art cities: Rome caput mundi, Viterbo with its Eleusinian mysteries, the beautiful Rieti, Frosinone with its caves and the roman villas… and a lot more. The intense flavors and aromas that always mark these lands make the Lazio even more intriguing… famous wines of the Castelli Romani and Cerveteri ones, or the fragrant wines of the Colli Albani; a bike ride in Lazio cannot prescind from a tasting of the famous “Est Est Est”, whose name seems to come from the exclamation of a pope who could not find an adjective appropriate to define the goodness of this wine. You can enjoy these delights with other products of excellence, such as the famous “ricotta romana”(fresh cheese from milk whey) or “Roman sharp ewe’s cheese” which you can taste on authentic dish of “spaghetti alla carbonara” or on toast. For a break from the pedals and bike trails we suggest to taste the famous “abbacchio” or the “carciofi alla giudia”… what can serve dietary supplements?
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