Educational activities and bike hire for school trips
Discover the Mincio Natural Park and Lake Garda in a fun, ecological, healthy, and safe way: the whole route takes place on a flat cycle path with our authorized guides. School trips and routes suitable for 12-year-olds.
Some of our proposals to combine with the cycle route along the Mincio river
- Orienteering in the Parco Giardino Sigurtà
- Cooking Class in Valeggio sul Mincio
- Guided tour of Mantua
Along the River Mincio and Borghetto village
The upper reaches of the river Mincio cross the morainic amphitheatre of Lake Garda, which contains natural treasures of unparalleled charm, including rivers, woods, wetlands and grassy meadows.
The school trip on Lake Garda departs from our rental point in Salionze. After about 8 km, we will reach Borghetto by bike, for a dive into the past among narrow alleys, mills, and beautiful landscapes of the small rapids of the river, the Visconteo Bridge, and the Scaligero Castle in Valeggio sul Mincio.
Learning objectives
- Responsibility and the rules of the road
- Getting to know the Mincio Park nature reserve
- Getting to know the history and most important aspects of Valeggio sul Mincio
The Mincio Natural Park and Mantua
Between Lake Garda and the Po, the protected area of the Mincio Natural Park is a tourist destination known as “Terre del Mincio”.
A territory made up of water and land stolen from water, which includes Mantua, a UNESCO city, the art treasures and emblems of a past marked by crucial wartime events in the history of Italy, and a variety of natural environments of incomparable charm.
The departure takes place from our meeting point at Agriturismo La Montina.
After a short briefing, we’ll ride 35 km to reach Mantua, passing through the stunning landscapes of the Mincio Park.
The return trip is scheduled by bus.
Learning objectives
- Responsibility and the rules of the road
- Getting to know the Mincio Park nature reserve
- Knowledge of the city of Mantua, a UNESCO heritage site
Optional activities to be added
To the school bike ride along the Mincio River
- Lunch Box: a nice packed lunch surrounded by nature among grassy meadows and the gurgling of the river, you can choose between 3 options): sandwich, or salad, or cold rice in addition to water, and a seasonal fruit, VEG alternatives and for intolerances/allergies on request.
- Parco Giardino Sigurtà: Italian gardening or English landscape garden? You will discover the natural beauty of this enchanted place, the centuries-old plants, the ponds, the magical Labyrinth and the Great Grassy Carpet where you can roll and run barefoot
- Giardino Sigurtà Parc’Orienteering: a sport for orienting oneself in the open spaces, the young explorers will receive indications from a park operator on how to use compasses and topographical maps and will be told which elements to photograph in the Garden among marvellous blooms and soft grassy carpets. Duration about 2 hours
- Cooking Class Tortellini di Valeggio: a fun and tasty activity, following the chef’s advice you will produce the famous “Nodi d’Amore” delicious culinary symbol of the area, and then enjoy the original recipe during an appetizing lunch break. Duration approx. 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Visit of Mantua with a tourist guide: walking through the citadel you will get to know the natural, historical and architectural beauties of Mantova! Duration about 1 hour
- Boat tour of the lakes of Mantua: we will reach the Grazie di Curtatone by bike (from Mantua about 12 km) and return by boat among swans, reeds and lotus flowers (blooming June-July and August). Duration about 2 hours.
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