Lake Viverone, of glacial origin and the third largest in Piedmont, is the setting for a beautiful loop route to be traveled mostly on rural roads suitable for all bikers.

The tour takes us on a discovery of historical places, through the passages along the Via Francigena and a visit to the splendid Masino Castle, of the food and wine excellences, above all the excellent Erbaluce wine, and of the beauty offered by the nature, such as the Serra Moraine Hill and the prehistoric lakefront settlement piles.

Technical description:
The route is easy, with no particular difficulty and no high positive elevation gain.
It begins with a short stretch of asphalt, followed by the climb up the Morenic Hill with travel on rural roads and short passages on easy single track. White roads lead to the climb to Masino Castle, again on dirt road. The descent from the castle is on a short asphalt section, then resumes cart roads to the lakeshore. A short single track finally connects to the cart track that leads back to the starting point.

Route type: loop
Length: 45 km
Uphill elevation gain: 849 m
Downhill elevation gain: 842 m
Highest point: 455 m
Lowest point: 230 m
Type of surface: mixed

Technical advice:
Depending on the season, clothing should be appropriate, although the weather in this area is always quite mild, even in winter. Always advisable to have a water supply with you, although several sources are found along the way.

Municipality of departure: Viverone
Starting location: Punta Becco
Municipality of arrival: Viverone
Arrival Location: Punta Becco Location

Recommended period:
The location and special climatic conditions allow the route to be walked all year round.
However, the best times are spring and autumn, in which nature is at its best.

Where to park:
The departure from Punta Becco is strategic as it is a vantage point over the lake and the only area with unpaid, though unattended, parking. It is also always free in the morning. All other lakefront parking lots are metered and there are no guarded ones.

Useful links:
http://www.lagodiviverone.org/it/resource/poi/category/uffici-informazioni-turistiche/