The Role of E-Bike in Discovering Geodiversity and Geoheritage

Antonella Senese (), Manuela Pelfini, Davide Maragno, Irene Maria Bollati, Davide Fugazza, Luca Vaghi, Maurizio Federici, Luca Grimaldi, Piera Belotti, Paola Lauri, Carla Ferliga, Leonardo La Rocca and Guglielmina Adele Diolaiuti
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Antonella Senese: Department of Environmental Science and Policy, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy
Manuela Pelfini: Department of Earth Sciences A. Desio, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy
Davide Maragno: Department of Environmental Science and Policy, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy
Irene Maria Bollati: Department of Earth Sciences A. Desio, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy
Davide Fugazza: Department of Environmental Science and Policy, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy
Luca Vaghi: Regione Lombardia, 20124 Milan, Italy
Maurizio Federici: Regione Lombardia, 20124 Milan, Italy
Luca Grimaldi: ERSAF, 20124 Milano, Italy
Piera Belotti: Regione Lombardia, 20124 Milan, Italy
Paola Lauri: Regione Lombardia, 20124 Milan, Italy
Carla Ferliga: Regione Lombardia, 20124 Milan, Italy
Leonardo La Rocca: Regione Lombardia, 20124 Milan, Italy
Guglielmina Adele Diolaiuti: Department of Environmental Science and Policy, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 6, 1-14

Abstract: This study analyzed the challenges and benefits of the identification and promotion of a long-distance cycleway in high mountain areas with the aim of promoting Alpine eco- and geo-tourism. We also investigated the role of e-biking in discovering local geodiversity and geoheritage in a sustainable way. In particular, we focused on the path from Bormio to the Forni Glacier (Upper Valtellina, Italy), analyzed within the framework of the “E-bike” Interreg project. We performed a detailed analysis to select the points of environmental–geological interest (POIs), with a focus on geoheritage sites to increase the knowledge of the natural heritage of the area. Since these sites are widespread in the study area, within the frame of the “E-bike” project, we selected only the most exemplary ones, covering a wide spectrum of attractions, from a moving geosite (i.e., landslide) to a paradigmatic example of the effects of climate change (glacier). The “E-bike” path represents in its entirety a great opportunity to visit mountain and high-mountain landscapes, even for inexperienced mountain bikers, and to enjoy places rich in naturalistic and cultural values. Our interdisciplinary approach allows visitors to identify the sites of interest and export the structure of the project in different environmental and human contexts.

Keywords: geoheritage; e-bike; landscape; outdoor activities; Central Italian Alps (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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