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Tortellini Gourmet Cycling Tour

Enjoy a ride on amazing trails and enjoy a tortellini lunch!

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Enjoy this “gourmet” classic cycle tour across the Italian countryside between Peschiera and Mantua!  We'll take you to the home of this areas specialty:  tortellini of Vialeggio!

What to Expect:

We'll begin our cycling adventure in Peschiera. Once our bikes are delivered we'll begin our ride along the cycling path, far away from traffic and noise as we proceed along the banks of the Mincio River.

We'll stop just past Valeggio sul Mincio, a place considered to be the capital of the famous "tortellino." We'll enjoy some tortellini variations over lunch while Paola gives us more info on this main dish.

Lunch Menu (subject to change):

  • Starter
  • Three types of tortellini
  • Water
  • Wine
  • Coffee

Once lunch is finished we'll continue our ride to Mantua, where you will ride along lates and water lilies. The entire cycling route is suitable for everybody and will cover 48 km (29 miles). We'll be riding on robust city bikes with 21/27-speed gears located on the handlebar.

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Departs: Ederle Outdoor Recreation, 8:30 a.m.

Included:

  • Bike rental
  • Lunch and beverages (as listed above)
  • Tour leader
  • Technical assistance
  • Transportation

What to Bring:

  • Bike pants with pads
  • Bike gloves
  • Rain coat 
  • Activity appropriate attire
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Water 
  • Euro's for snacks or purchases

Enjoy this beautiful ride and lunch with us!

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Cost

$80.00

Registration Information

Group minimum for trip: 20 people

Group maximum for trip: 40 people

Sign up with Outdoor Recreation in person or over the phone by calling +39 0444-71-4900 (DSN: 646-4900).