Gussago is located amidst the hills of Franciacorta, 8 km away from Brescia in the direction of Lake Iseo. It is an ideal location for visiting both the city of Brescia and the Garda and Iseo lake areas, as well as Franciacorta. The surroundings offer countless leisure opportunities of various kinds. Several walks can be taken directly from Gran Bilì towards, or even beyond, Lake Iseo. The old resistance paths, used during World War II, have also been traced in recent years. Walking directly from home, you can reach the beautiful sanctuary of Stella, along a path through vineyards passing by the panoramic church of San Rocco. The nearby towns of Cellatica and Rodengo are excellent starting points for routes inside the rich Parco delle Colline. A few kilometers from Gran Bili is the ancient Olivetan Abbey with its splendid cloisters. In fifteen minutes, you can reach the natural reserve of Torbiere del Sebino with its walks among reed beds and rich birdlife. Continuing for another ten minutes, you arrive at Lake Iseo and Monte Isola. Further North is Val Camonica, the archeological park of Capo di Ponte, and finally the Tonale Pass. In Gussago and throughout the Franciacorta territory, there are numerous wineries, many of which offer visits and tastings. There are also various food and wine itineraries and events. Regarding food, there are many taverns in the surroundings that serve various typical dishes, including the prince of Brescia cuisine, Lo Spiedo, which used to be served only in October and November, but now throughout the year.
For bike lovers, there are many more or less challenging bike routes to ride for all tastes and needs. It will be our pleasure to provide our guests with all the necessary informative printed material, as well as to happily recommend places and itineraries in person.