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Milan and the Lakes : Spectator Sports and Sporting Activities

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1. Football (Soccer)

Lombardy boasts four Serie A teams, two of them in Milan (see Attractions for Children). San Siro stadium is the main venue (see San Siro (Stadio Meazza)).
2. Car Racing

The track at Monza, one of Europe’s best, hosts the Italian Grand Prix in September (entry 7 opposite).
3. Horse Racing

Milan’s Ippodromo is the place to go for a flutter at the races.
4. Windsurfing

Stiff winds at the northern ends of the lakes make for some of the best lake wind-surfing in Western Europe.
5. Cycling

Whether speeding down the Mincio Valley, mountain-biking, or ambling along the lakeside roads, Lombardy is great on two wheels.
6. Sailing

The same breezes that fuel windsurfers are enjoyed by sailors, especially on Lakes Garda, Como and Iseo.
7. Horse Riding

The hills and valleys around Lake Maggiore provide the best terrain for saddling up.
8. Hiking

Take a bracing trek into the hills above the lakes.
9. Golf

The luxury hotels of the lakes have all invested in designer golf courses (see Playing a Round of Golf and A Round of Golf).
10. Skiing

In their northern reaches the lakes are bound by Italian pre-Alps that extend the resorts’ seasons year-round.