The background of the city, defined as the little Versailles of Milan for its numerous eighteenth-century villas and magnificent Italian gardens that characterise the massive Campo dei Fiori where the Sacro Monte, a UNESCO site since 2003, is located.

From the cemetery of Saint Ambrose head in the direction of Sacro Monte di Varese, then changing direction to head towards the historic centre of Velate.
From here follow directions for the trail 10/310. Once you reach the crossroad to Cerro, continue along the descent that will lead you to a dirt road Cerro-Orino. Continue past the old lavatory and re-enter the woods to reach the Rocca di Orino. Continue on the path 10b/ 310b in the direction of Castello Cabiaglio and ride uphill to the meadows around the village of Brizio. Ride alongside the lake until you reach S.P. 62.Turn on the dirt road and take it until Molinetto and from there ride the last uphill stretch that will bring you back to the starting point.