A suggestive circuit that starts from Bernate, crosses the morainic hills, the river Ticino, the village of Tornavento and the plain of Vegonno, then returning to the starting point.

Departure from Bernate - Start of the route from the small town of Bernate. Quiet village with a typical atmosphere of the Lombard countryside.

Through the morainic hills - Route through suggestive hills formed by ancient glaciers. Hilly landscapes with varied flora and fauna.

Ticino river, passing through the Strona stream and the Bosco del Vigano - Descent towards the Ticino river crossing the Strona stream and the Bosco del Vigano. Spectacular pine forest with an erratic boulder, natural monument.

Descent along the course of the Ticino on the Piedmont bank - Continuation along the river on the Piedmont bank. River landscapes, flora and fauna of Ticino.

Ascent on the Lombardy bank via Tornavento - Ascent of the route on the Lombardy bank. Tornavento, recognized as the most beautiful village in the province, with panoramic views and historic architecture.

Through the Plain of Vegonno - Crossing the Plain of Vegonno, a spectacular hill above Lake Varese.  Breathtaking views of Lake Varese and surroundings.

Return to Bernate - Closing the loop returning to the starting point. Last glimpses of hilly and river landscapes.

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Experience in the surroundings: Piana di Vegonno, Castello di Masnago, Lago di Varese

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