Framura, the-new-Cinque-Terre, panoramic ebike tour
Description
This is the perfect tour for those who wish to explore the region in its authenticity and completely away from the crowds. We start from Levanto, only a few minutes by train from the Cinque Terre. During the tour, we explore the coast northwest of Levanto. The nature is wild, the views are amazing, and the history dates back to the beginning of the Medieval period. In Framura, we will visit a defensive and panoramic tower dating back 1500 years. Here, we will also make a coffee stop in a typical hamlet. Then, we will go down to sea level, where we will take the 'Mare e Monti' cycle path (an old railway route). The route offers breathtaking views of the sea on this beautiful stretch of coast. After passing through the village of Bonassola, we will reach a panoramic point in Bonassola Bay, the Madonnina della Punta, a chapel dating back 400 years. Here, we will make a stop with a tasting of focaccia and local wine. Finally, we will return to Levanto.
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Itinerary
We will meet In front of our garage. Here we will give the bikes to the travelers, explain how to use them and give some basic safety measures.
We will make a couple of stops in this beautiful group of hamlets looking directly at the sea. The place has a lot of history, and the view is breathtaking.
This panoramic site is where we will stop for relaxing after the ride. The small and cute chapel from the XVIII century has been built in a strategic point, where you can see from Punta Mesco (where the Cinque Terre begin) to the promontory of Portofino. Here we will serve a taste of white wine and assorted focaccias.
This unique cycleway has been created using old train tunnels. The panorama on the sea is breathtaking, since it goes along the coast-line. The flat surface makes it easy to bike for everyone, and safe also for kids since there are no cars at all.
After our main stop, we will also bike through Bonassola, a beautiful and typical Ligurian village whose history dates back to the Medieval period.
Finally, we will arrive back to Levanto, where we will leave the bikes and leave the travelers free to go around and visit this magnificent Ligurian town.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(30)
This was one of the best E-bike tours I did on my recent trip to Europe. Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Thank you
This was THE HIGHLIGHT of our two-week trip through Italy, and it was one of the top travel experiences of my life — and I have been to more than a dozen countries and done some amazing things. Matteo was a terrific guide, very professional and smart but also funny and enthusiastic. The scenery was breathtakingly beautiful, the route was challenging but totally do-able (and I am not an athlete!), and the historical and cultural info that Matteo shared along the way was fascinating. This tour was worth every penny any then some. Get out of the Cinque Terre tourist craziness and do this! THIS is Liguria!!! Thank you Matteo for the life-long memories made!
Matteo made us discover the history of the region in perfect French. The ride is superb, without physical difficulty thanks to the quality electric bikes. We loved it!
Our first time on ebikes & was a great experience. Can’t recommend enough. Guilia was fun & informative. We were very lucky to have her as our guide. It took a bit to get used to the bikes. Views were incredible! Just the right amount of stops…the wine & focaccia were perfect. So happy we booked this activity. What an amazing memory.
An absolute must do adventure!! We loved every minute. Matteo was a fantastic guide and we know we saw countryside we. Ever would have seen. Beautiful.
We left Levanto at 1:00 p.m. Matteo provided us with an excellent quality ebike park and the group was very nice. the route is faced with great pleasure with the views of the Ligurian coast always ahead, despite a difference in altitude of 500m Matteo and his staff have also made us a quick overview of the history and typicalities of the territory of Levanto and Framura At Costa , from the Carolingian tower we also admired the Gorgona island from afar. And the final gem ..... Focaccia and white wine at the Punta Chapel at sunset in Bonassola Thanks Matteo!
Where do we start. It was definitely a 12 out of 10 and probably the highlight of our trip so far! Anybody visiting this area that likes to ride bikes at all has to do this. I was nervous at first with it starting in Levanto because I had not heard much about that area, but we basically had a special ride up through the roads and then along the beach through abandoned train tunnels along the ocean and it was amazing! The e-bikes made it easy for my wife and I and our 2 boys ages 10 and 13. Our guide was amazing and he told us about the area and its history. Thank you!
A must do activity when you are in Cinque Terre! We rode from Levanto to Framura, a wonderful bike ride through mountains and then through the old the tunnels. Our guide Paul was amazing, explaining to us the incredible history of the places we stopped to visit. The bike tour was excellent, with wonderful views and the e-bikes made it easy going at a steady pace, particularly on the hills, with a stop in a picturesque chapel on a cliff for focaccia and wine. Couldn’t recommend this tour enough!
We loved this bike tour! I was hesitant to book due to the winding roads up and down the countryside. However the route chosen has minimal traffic and Susan and her mom took care to make sure we were all well. The E bike made going up the hills easy. Going down the curvy roads was a bit scary at first. However if you take your time it is fine. Our group of 7 was small compared to other tours. We also had several stops which made the ride easier and more enjoyable for us. We saw beautiful views of the coastal towns without hiking. The stop with scenic water views with wine and focaccia was a nice touch. The only thing different I would have preferred is a few short stops along the route to enjoy the scenery and take photos. If you want to do a bike tour but are uncomfortable with biking next to a lot of people and cars, this is the tour for you.
Loved our tour and our tour guide! Scenery was fantastic and having the e-bike was a big help to making it pure fun!
