Bike tour to Mirandola "Barchessoni" - Alla Scoperta di Ville e Castelli

Bike tour to Mirandola "Barchessoni" - Alla Scoperta di Ville e Castelli

Discovering the Barchessoni and the Mirandola Wetlands, a unique landscape where nature, history, and rural engineering come together in a fascinating itinerary to be experienced by bike.

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Date and Time: 
October 5th at 3:30 PM


Meeting Point: 
At the Barchessone Vecchio - Via Zanzur, 36/b, 41030 San Martino Spino, Mirandola (MO)


Fee:

  • Full price: €15

  • Reduced (Culture Card holders and FAI members): €12

  • Reduced (ages 6–12): €6

  • Free: ages 0–5

The fee includes:

  • Guided bicycle tour of the Barchessoni with a certified environmental hiking guide (GAE)
  • Bike rental 
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2 hours

A fascinating bike tour through meadows, reclaimed canals, and unique rural architecture, where nature, history, and engineering come together. The highlights of the route are the Barchessoni, historic buildings originally used for horse breeding.


The most iconic is the Barchessone Vecchio (built in 1824), known as the “Basilica of the Wetlands.” Today, it serves as a multipurpose space and hosts the Environmental Education Center “La Raganella.” The tour also includes the Barbiere and Portovecchio Barchessoni—the latter houses a collection of historical farming and horse-breeding tools and reflects the area's military past.


This area is part of the “Mirandola Wetlands” Special Protection Zone, within the Natura 2000 network, featuring meadows, woodlands, and wetlands that provide a vital habitat for many nesting and migratory bird species.


Booking Information:
Access is by reservation only and includes a guided tour. Reservations will be accepted until all available spots are filled.
You can book online on this page or at the Tourist Information and Welcome Office of Modena, located in Piazza Grande 14.


Bike Rental:
The following bikes will be available for this activity:

  • 4 large children's bikes (tire size 24x1.95)

  • 5 small children's bikes (tire size 20x1.95)

  • 16 women's bikes (some equipped with front child seats, others with rear child seats)

  • 4 men's bikes

  • 5 electric bikes

  • 1 special bike (side-by-side tandem for individuals with mobility or sensory disabilities)

  • 1 adult tricycle

In the city centre of Mirandola, the famous Sagra dei Maccheroni al Pettine will take place, where the finest maccheroni al pettine are awarded. We highly recommend visiting this event. 
Cancellation policy:
Cancellations with a refund or changes to the reservation are allowed up to 48 hours before the activity begins.

Additional information:
The visit is part of the event series "A journeys among Villas and Castles between Bologna and Modena."
 

For bookings and information:
Email: info@visitmodena.it
Phone: +39 059 2032660

WHERE
Mirandola (MO)
Barchessone Vecchio, Via Zanzur, 36/b, San Martino Spino, Mirandola
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