Capo d'Orlando (Half-day)

Guided mountain bike excursion in Sicily in the municipality of Capo d'Orlando.

The departure will be from the splendid tourist port of Capo d'Orlando, where, in addition to enjoying the enchanting scenery, you can admire the Cave del Mercadante, large stone rocks that probably once served as millstones.

Here, after a short briefing, during which the itinerary will be presented, the bikes will be put in place to ensure maximum fun and comfort. Once started, along the route we will pass by the Roman baths of Bagnoli, discovered in 1987 after several excavation operations that brought to light the first ruins of a thermal structure, belonging to an ancient Roman villa dating back to the 3rd-4th century AD.

We will proceed through the picturesque seaside village of San Gregorio, considered by many to be the most beautiful beach in Capo d'Orlando, so much so that it inspired the famous Genoese singer-songwriter Gino Paoli to write the words to the song Sapore di sale, written here in the 1960s. We will then stop at the ice cream parlour of the same name to treat ourselves to some typical local specialities.

Along the sea route, you can admire the Capo d'Orlando Lighthouse, which has always been a reference point for fishermen on the coast and a symbol of the town, together with the Monte della Madonna which houses the sanctuary of Maria SS, the patron saint of Capo d'Orlando, on its summit.

When we reach the end of the Paladin seafront, we start our light off-road ride by taking a nature trail that emerges from the beach, giving us the sensation of riding on the water of the warm Tyrrhenian Sea for about a kilometre.

At the end, the most challenging part of our ride begins, we will climb the hill that will lead us to the Museum "Villa Piccolo", a splendid nineteenth-century palace well preserved that was the home of the family Piccolo di Calanovella cousins of the famous poet Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, author of the novel "Il Leopard". which was partly written within these very walls.

The villa is set against an enchanting natural backdrop in a botanical garden created by Baroness Agata, which still preserves original species of rare plants, surrounded by a countryside of olive and citrus trees. Particularly important is the unique Dog Cemetery, which is just a few steps from the villa and where you can visit and admire the ever-fresh flowers on the graves of the four-legged friends who enlivened the festive days.

Once the visit to the Museo dei Piccolo is over, we set off again through the park, heading for the "Bosco Amola", a wonderful natural park full of paths with centuries-old chestnut, oak and strawberry trees, where you will be welcomed by a tasty aperitif with typical local products.

The next stop is the Castello Bastione, a mighty castle measuring approximately 16 metres by 16 metres, dating back to the second half of the 16th century, situated on a plateau above the Malvicino district and built to defend the cinnamon plantations from pirate raids.

We will resume cycling in the direction of the sea, reaching the Paladino seafront through the legendary Sicilian citrus groves, where you can admire and be overwhelmed by the typical scents of the Sicilian countryside, especially during the orange blossom season.

Finally, we will return to the Capo d'Orlando tourist port where, in addition to the greetings, a pleasant gastronomic surprise will await us.

The cost of the quote includes:

• MTB rental (Trail-8)
• Dedicated companion
• Helmet
• Repair kit
• Tastings
• Backpack
• Foreign languages (English, French)

The cost of the quote does NOT include:

• Shoes and technical clothing 
• Bike transport
• Driver's accident insurance

• The Customer declares that he has examined the vehicle in question and that he has received it in excellent condition and in perfect working order at the time of signing this contract.
• The estimated value of the goods covered by this agreement is set out in the attached list which forms an integral part of this agreement.
• The confirmation of the booking, under penalty of cancellation, is subject to payment within 24 hours of 100% of the amount agreed in the order confirmation email, to be made using one of the available payment methods; any right of withdrawal is permitted within 7 days of payment, in which case the 35% of the amount paid will be returned.
• The rental price was agreed between the parties by means of an order confirmation/direct negotiation.
• By confirming the order, the customer declares his acceptance of the following regulations and conditions:

1. The rental and use of the bicycle (hereinafter also referred to as the vehicle) presupposes the customer's knowledge and unconditional acceptance of these regulations;
2. The Client must first present the lessor with a valid identity document in order to formalise the contract.
3. The use of bicycles is restricted to adults unless the minor is accompanied by an adult who assumes full responsibility.
4. The Client declares that he/she has the appropriate skills and expertise without reservation and declares that he/she will hold the Lessor harmless from any consequences. The use of a helmet is compulsory and he undertakes to use it.
5. The bicycle may only be used as a means of transport and must be used with care, common sense and diligence in order to avoid damage to the bicycle and its accessories. The bicycle may not be used for commercial purposes and may not be passed on to third parties.
6. The customer is responsible for the bicycle until it is returned to the hirer; while using the bicycle, the customer is also responsible for any damage caused to himself, to the bicycle, to third parties, things and/or animals. No form of compensation and/or indemnity may be claimed from the hirer.
7. During the hire/use of the rented bike, the customer does not benefit from any form of accident insurance, but it is possible to make an explicit request with a separate payment. The bicycle is not covered by liability insurance. The customer is obliged to comply with the rules of the Road Traffic Act. The Hirer shall not be liable in the event of improper use of the bicycle or failure to comply with the Highway Code.
8. The Hirer has taken out a suitable Insurance Policy for any damage occurring to the Client for reasons attributable to the Hirer.
9. The lessor reserves the right to carry out checks on the customer-user during the use of the bicycles, and may demand their return if it detects conditions of improper use of the vehicle, retaining the amount already paid for the use.
10. In the event of loss of keys or bicycle accessories or in the event of damage, the lessor shall request from the customer the sum necessary for the original restoration of the vehicle on the basis of the attached price list to be understood as known and accepted, except for greater damage that can be documented with an estimate provided by the lessor.
11. The bicycle must be returned to the same place where it was rented. It is possible, upon explicit request, to agree in advance on the place of delivery for an additional fee. In any case, the bicycle is considered returned only if it is returned directly to the hirer; failure to return the bicycle in the agreed manner and within the agreed time will be reported to the judicial authorities.
12. If the bicycle is stolen by a third party, the customer must file a report with the competent authorities and provide a copy of the report to the lessor together with a report of the incident, specifying all the circumstances of time and place.
13. In the event of total or partial theft of or damage to the bicycle and its accessories, the customer is obliged to pay compensation to the lessor on the basis of the price list at the end of this Agreement.
14. For all matters not provided for and regulated in the present contract, the relationship between the Parties (contractors) shall be governed by the rules of the Civil Code. For any dispute arising between the Parties concerning the application of the present contract, the competent court shall be exclusively that of Patti.
15. By signing this contract, the Customer declares that he has been informed that the personal data provided and/or acquired by the Charterer in the course of his business, necessary for the performance of the services offered, shall be processed in compliance with the regulations on privacy and the principles of fairness, lawfulness, transparency and protection of his confidentiality and rights, in accordance with the provisions of European Regulation 2016/679 (hereinafter referred to as GDPR). The Data Controller is the contractor better identified below.