Lake Iseo and Franciacorta are the ideal place for lovers of cycling: there are many itineraries to choose from, from the most peaceful and relaxing paths among hills of vineyards and characteristic villages, for walks suitable for families, up to more demanding hikes such as the roads that lead from the lake to Valle Trompia, through Val Palot, real tests of skill and strength.
There are many bike paths among the connecting roads of the area, for example the beautiful and picturesque pedestrian cycle road Vello-Toline. The longest is the Brescia-Paratico, which connects the city of Brescia to Lake Iseo along the Franciacorta and touching some of the main attractions, such as the Abbey of Rodengo Saiano, the Castle of Passirano, the Nature Reserve of the Peat Bog.
Also in Franciacorta there are many possible itineraries, including the five agro-cycle-tourist routes run by the Strada del Franciacorta association, within everyone’s reach, or the permanent route of the annual mountain bike race “Gimondi Bike“: a meticulously marked route, with departure and arrival in the town of Iseo, which winds for 35 km along the same route of the race.