BICYCLE TRIP: LIDI – COMACCHIO – VALLI
FROM THE SEA TO THE VALLI DI COMACCHIO ON YOUR BIKE TO GO IN A MOMENT FROM THE BEACH TO THE FASCINATING AREA OF VALLI.
From Lido degli Estensi, towards the hinterland, following on the right Via Cagliari, under Strada Statale 309 Romea, near to the bridge over Porto Canale; in a short time you can reach Valli di Comacchio, a wide and calm place with its casoni (fishing houses) and the perceptible atmosphere of its past.
After Canale Logonovo, where we can see “bilancioni”, typical fishing cabins, we can reach Comacchio's saltworks, haven of lively and colorful colony of aquatic birds, as pink flamingos. Along the path towards Casone Foce, we can admire Torre Rossa, old defensive building. From Stazione Foce start guided excursions into valli or saltworks, on foot or by boat.
Following on the right the bank of Valle Fattibello, we can reach Comacchio's old town center: bridges, canals, museums, churches, colonnades and fish's fragrance are the characteristics of this picturesque town. Spend some time at Manifattura dei Marinati to discover the history and processing of eels. From the town a cycling lane lead back to Porto Garibaldi.
TRAVEL TIME AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Easy itinerary suitable for everyone, it's formed by 3,5 km of unpaved path and a paved cycling lane.
A little suggestion: kit for bike reparation could be useful, perfect itinerary for mountain bike.
For this itinerary you can ask a “Dal Mare alle Valli” Bike Map to the touristic information office.
Start: Lido degli Estensi 44°40'29.53" N / 12°14'32.27" E
Destination: Lido degli Estensi 44°40'29.53" N / 12°14'32.27" E
Length: 19,5 km
Time: 1h 18' (15km/h)
Typology: 32% cycling lane / 68% street
Pavements: 82% paved / 18% unpaved
ITINERARY'S TOWN
Comacchio
Lido degli Estensi
Porto Garibaldi
INFORMATION OFFICE
Ufficio Informazione e Accoglienza Turistica di Comacchio
Comacchio
Via Agatopisto, 3
0533 314154
0533 319278
comacchio.iat@comune.comacchio.fe.it
http://www.turismocomacchio.it


