E-bike tour in the saffron lands of Abruzzo
Highlights
- Enjoy a relaxing e-bike tour through the saffron fields of the Navelli plain
- Cycling through beautiful natural landscapes, medieval villages and cultivated or flower-filled fields
- Spend a few hours in the open air discovering a fascinating territory
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Full description
Pedal, breathe and experience unique emotions in an authentic territory! In the lands of Zafferano dell'Aquila DOP, known as thered gold of Abruzzo, an e-bike tour rich in traditions and beautiful landscapes awaits you.
The route offers suggestive views and is ideal for those seeking an experience of tranquillity, nature and discovery of the territory.
Amidst picturesque villages, cultivated fields and ancient transhumance routes, our expert guides will help you discover the pastoral traditions and small art jewels enclosed in this corner of Abruzzo.
What we will do
We will meet 30 minutes before the indicated time in Navelli (AQ). We will get acquainted with the guides who will hand over the e-bikes and hold an introductory briefing.
Starting from the square in the small village of Navelli, we will begin to pedal slightly uphill to arrive after 3 km at Civitaretenga, another small village rich in history. We will continue pedalling for a few more kilometres to Caporciano, where the uphill section that will take us to Bominaco will begin.
Once here, we will have the opportunity to visit both theOratory of S. Pellegrino, today one of the main tourist destinations in Abruzzo, and the Castle of Bominaco, which will give us a breathtaking 360-degree view, allowing us to see the peak of the Maiella, Monte Amaro, the Rocca di Calascio, Corno Grande, some peaks of the Sirente Velino and the Navelli plain below.
From Bominaco Castle, we will descend along the same road as the outward journey to below the village of Caporciano, after which we will arrive at the Church of Santa Maria di Centurelli, one of the main historical testimonies to transhumance. After a brief visit, we climb back into the saddle to return towards Civitaretenga to reach the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, also of considerable historical importance.
From here, a secondary road opposite the church will take us back to Navelli where, before ending our tour, we will ride through the historic centre and the highest part of the beautiful village. The route will be about 31 km long with 444 metres of altitude difference on a dirt and asphalt surface.
The experience will last a total of three hours.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is of an easy-medium level. A minimum age of 14 years, a height of at least 140 cm, a maximum weight of 100 kg and a minimal predisposition to physical activity are required.
Other information
This activity can be carried out from April to October and is confirmed when there are at least 2 participants.
The route chosen at the time of booking may be subject to change at the guide's discretion, taking into account weather, road conditions and the state of the tracks at the time of the event.
Upon request after booking confirmation, a baby carriage for children up to 45 kg, a baby camel for children under 1.40 m tall (10€) or a baby seat for children up to 3 years old (10€) are available.
Recommended clothing
- Trousers with pad
- Windproof/rainproof jacket
Don't forget to bring
- Backpack
- Water bottle
- Sun cream
- Snack
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Navelli, L'Aquila

Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.