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Veneto by bicycle, harvest goes on stage on the hills: resorts. Veneto is a land of great EXCURSIONS this is autumn, a magical season bike champions and has a long sport the myth of the Giro d’Italia. where you can enjoy a pleasant tradition. All major sport events During springtime, when fields and bike ride. The wintry mild climate and long-distance races calendar forests dress in a bright green, of Euganean hills and Lake Garda open to tourists are shown at the the Veneto roads become pink to CLIMBS helps to keep fit by holiday packages end of of this guide. host one of the most important organized in thermal and lake stage races in the world: the Giro d’Italia. Bike lovers and locals get the party started to support the bike champions challenge from the countryside roads up to the top of Dolomite mountain passes. A new page of the myth is written year after year and a unique and incomparable environment shields Excursions this fascinating event. Cheering voices along the streets shout 01 Tour of the 4 mountain passes down: only rural countryside sounds Passo Campolongo, Passo Gardena, Passo Sella, Passo Pordoi and deep mountain silence can Dolomiti be heard. This guide invites all 02 Passo Campolongo, Passo Valparola, Passo Falzarego, Passo Giau tourists on its excursions and Marmolada Tour climbings: from beginners to the 03 Passo Fedaia, Passo San Pellegrino most experienced riders. Dolomites, Asiago plateau and the Prosecco, 04 Around Mount Civetta Valpolicella, Euganean and Berici Passo Staulanza, Passo Duran hills: unforgettable landscapes and Around the Plateau enjoyable downhills will gratify the 05 Bassano del Grappa, Lavarone, Asiago fatigue. Tour of Valpolicella 06 , Bosco Chiesanuova, Monti Lessini Club, events and 07 Tour of the Prosecco Hills long-distance races. Valdobbiadene, Conegliano, Vittorio Veneto A unique combination of specialized 08 Tour of the Euganean and Berici Hills bike resorts and a smooth climate Abano Terme, Teolo, Arcugnano, Vicenza offer all-season tailor-made solutions for riders. Having the Giro d’Italia crossing the Dolomites passes and roads is the beginning Climbs of the cycling season, even if snow From Cortina to Tre Cime di Lavaredo may still cover fields. Thousands of 01 Passo Tre Croci, Tre Cime di Lavaredo warm colours set the woods on fire From Bassano to Cima Grappa along the Prealpi slopes, the grape 02 Bassano del Grappa, Strada Generale Giardino

2 3 Length: 51 Km Difference in height: Info: www.arrabba.it Start and finish: Arabba Length: 87 Km Difference in height: Info: alleghe.dolomiti.org Start and finish: Alleghe 1.729 m arabba.dolomiti.org 2.744 m 01 02

1 1 Tour of the 4 mountain passes. Dolomiti Grand Tour. Passo Campolongo, Passo Gardena, Passo Sella, Passo Pordoi. Passo Campolongo, Passo Valparola, Passo Falzarego, Passo Giau. When snow melts, the gorgeous of these valleys riding your bike. Finally the highest pass, Passo its glacier. Downhill after Passo hardest but most fascinating slope ski area of Arabba is revealed An emotional and gratifying stay, Pordoi, featuring smooth fields Campolongo, to get to La Villa, of the Dolomite passes: Passo in its bike resort features, to ensured by specialized bike hotels between Sasso Pordoi and Sàs uphill again to Passo Valparola: Giau (2). Finally a fast downhill welcome riders on its tremendously and the scenery beauty. Routes Bécé leads you back to Arabba. bitter battles of WWI drew the track will lead you to Selva di challenging slopes of the Dolomites. suitable for everyone start and mazing lunar-like landscape here. Cadore, along Val Fiorentina to Plunge in the magical atmosphere arrive here. Not to miss: tour Indeed Passo Valparola mountain Caprile and Alleghe. of the four mountain passes pass was marked by the front line around the Sella mountain 2 and is still dotted with well-kept group (1), a 51-km clockwise/ havens of the troupes and an anticlockwise thrilling bike ride The “Dolomiti Grand Tour” Austrian fort now converted into a crossing 4 Passes that have made departure is located in the museum. On the way down from the history of Giro d’Italia. This is spectacular frame of Lake Alleghe Passo Falzarego, Lagazuoi cable, also the background of several m (1). Breathtaking views, historical located on the left, gives access to m 2242,8 2230,4 events, such as “Maratona dles 2000 and naturalistic important values, other WWI remaining: the stunning 2000 Dolomites” and Sellaronda bike demanding slopes, this is all caves digged by Italian troupes in day. Crossed the Campolongo 1500 about the itinerary you will ride the rock. On the right, though, the 1500 pass (2) light uphill and downhill along with great satisfaction. The 5 Torri chairlift leads to perfectly stretches bring to Corvara, Val Badia, 1000 Cordevole valley brings the rider signalled paths of trenches. A 1000 before facing the Gardena Pass. up to Arabba joining the “Road long 10-km downhill stretch and Fast through the spectacular Pian 500 of the Dolomites” for a while, a passage through conifer woods, 500 de Gralba to climb the 7-km steep but a southward glance shows let you catch your breath before 0 km 0 km slope to get to Sella mountain pass. 0 10 20 30 40 51 the magnificent Marmolada and standing up on the pedals on the 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 87

4 5 Length: 86 Km Difference in height: Info: www.marmolada.com Start and finish: Rocca Pietore Length: 80 Km Difference in height: Info: valdizoldo.dolomiti.org Start and finish: Forno di Zoldo 2.000 m www.falcadedolomiti.it 2.098 m www.valdizoldo.net selvadicadore.dolomiti.org 03 04

1 1 Marmolada Tour. Around Mount Civetta. Passo Fedaia, Passo San Pellegrino. Passo Staulanza, Passo Duran. a 2 km-long natural narrow canyon touristic town of the Biois valley where Civetta (2) is a mountain that handmade ice cream. The itinerary Alleghe and Agordo from where carved into the rocks by the Pettorina there are many Bike Friendly hotels. Its evokes historical mountaineering starts with a pleasant uphill stretch starts the climb to Passo Duran stream. Now the canyon is crossed wonderful plain becomes an important feats and famous mountain bike passing through villages rich in mountain pass, 12 challenging by a daring road that leads to Malga Nordic skiing resort in winter. Shortly races. Not everyone knows that culture and tradition. Reached kilometres with a constant gradient Ciapela. Here you can find the ahead, you will cross Canale through the challenging Passo Zoldo Alto at your left you will see and a difference in height of about Marmolada ski lifts and from here d’Agordo, birth place of Pope John Duran and Forcella Staulanza the ski lifts that serve the many ski 1,000 m. The descent towards starts the most challenging 6 km of Paul I and then reach Cencenighe mountain passes runs a wonderful slopes, here also lit for night skiing. Forno di Zoldo is tricky and requires the climb to Passo Fedaia. You will where the descent finishes. cycling ring, where the uphill Your ride will continue with many caution down to Dont, arriving 2 first ride along the famous 3 km of Along the shores of the Cordevole stretches have been often tackled scenic hairpin turns in direction finally to Forno di Zoldo, ending straight roads with a constant gradient stream you will reach Alleghe and by the Giro d’Italia. The starting Palafavera, famous Nordic ski and point of this wonderful bike ride. The Marmolada tour (2) features of 14%, then the hairpin turns that Rocca Pietore. point is in Forno di Zoldo, one Biathlon resort. Then the itinerary two of the most difficult climbs in will lead you to the shores of Lake of the three municipalities of goes uphill towards Forcella the Dolomites, often tackled by Fedaia (1). A downhill stretch will lead 2070,9 m Val di Zoldo, European cradle of Staulanza (1,750 m), overlooked on 1782 m cyclists of the Giro d’Italia: Passo you to Canazei before taking you to 2000 the right by the imposing Mount Fedaia and Passo San Pellegrino. Val di Fassa up to Moena where the Pelmo (1). The downhill ride will 1600 1500 The itinerary runs around the Passo San Pellegrino starts. This is the take you to Selva di Cadore, ski 1400 perimeter of the Queen of the centre of the “Tre Valli” ski resort and resort and home of the Vittorino 1200 Dolomites (Mt. Marmolada) joining also starting point of the ski lift that 1000 Cazzetta Museum. The itinerary the upper Agordino area to Val di goes up to Col Margherita, wonderful continues towards Colla Santa 1000 500 Fassa. The route starts from Rocca panoramic balcony at an altitude of Lucia to the “Belvedere” balcony, 800 Pietore and you will soon reach the 2,550 m. A whirling downhill stretch where you must stop. From here 0 km 608 km marvellous “Serrai di Sottoguda” , will take you to Falcade, a well-known 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 86 2 begins the descent towards Caprile, 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 80 6 7 Length: 131 Km Difference in height: Info: www.asiago.to Start and finish: Bassano del Grappa, Length: 150 Km Difference in height: Info: www.veronatuttintorno.it Start and finish: Verona 1.600 m www.vicenzae.org Lavarone, Asiago 1.800 m www.lagodigardaveneto.to 05 06

1 1 Around the Plateau. Tour of Valpolicella. Bassano del Grappa, Lavarone, Asiago. Verona, Bosco Chiesanuova, Monti Lessini. The Asiago Plateau (2) is the where you can stop to taste typical Crossed the city centre you will head along busy roads. When you will of the itinerary where in winter ideal destination for those who products immersed in a dreamlike south following the signposts for reach Fumane, you will leave the you can enjoy Nordic skiing. The love outdoor activities. Thanks to frame. Conco, where the most enjoyable main roads and follow the beautiful downhill stretch of about 30 km an extensive network of paved The proposed itinerary kicks off descent is in reserve for you: ten Cavolo-Breonio road. The ride is follows the ridge of Velo Veronese roads and mountain trails, you can from the plains and runs clockwise kilometres with views over the plain smooth and pleasant, surrounded and ends in Mezzane di Sotto. After organize many bike trips to discover around the plateau. You will start and Marostica with easy slopes by varied landscapes: the romantic passing the top of the Montorio hills places of the Great War, interesting from Bassano del Grappa along and nice hairpin turns. Bassano del city of Romeo and Juliet in the you will arrive to Verona. archaeological sites and several foothill roads with pleasant ups and Grappa is now very close and here distance, the Sanctuary of Madonna mountain huts all around the area downs that cross the centres of a toast with a glass of grappa is the di Salette perched on the cliff and Marostica, Breganze and Caltrano. right reward for this exciting and 2 stretches of vineyards. Overall, Once in Piovena Rocchetta, the challenging bike ride. This cycling route crosses many the climbs along the itinerary are most trained can choose the road wonderful settings such as never particularly hard, although that goes upwards to Tonezza del 1432,7 m Valpolicella, famous since ancient very long and numerous. The 1800 m Cimone, Valbona (1,780 m) and 1400 Roman times for viticulture (2) and toughest are those around Fane. 1600 Passo Coe mountain pass. As an 1200 in particular for Amarone wine, the The natural bridge of Veja that 1400 alternative, you can follow the easier 1000 Lessini mountains rich in historic you will find during your ride is the 1200 Valdastico road. The typical mountain 800 and naturalistic heritage protected most important natural monument 1000 800 environment is rich in pine woods 600 by the Natural Park of Lessinia of Lessinia. After catching your (1) up to the Vezzena mountain pass (1) and Verona, art and culture city, breath and crossed the plateau, 600 400 400 (1,400 m) and then you will descend also a Unesco World Heritage Site. you will face the climb from Bosco 200 through the wonderful Val d’Assa 200 Only in the first part of the itinerary Chiesanuova up to the main 0 km 0 km to Camporovere and Asiago. 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 131 you will ride towards Valpollicella centre of San Giorgio, ending point 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 150

8 9 Length: 97 Km Difference in height: Info: www.marcatreviso.it Start and Finish: Valdobbiadene Length: 91 Km Difference in height: Info: www.abanomontegrottosi.it Start and Finish: Abano Terme, 1.350 m 750 m www.welcomepadova.it Montegrotto Terme www.vicenzae.org 07 08

1 1 Tour of the Prosecco Hills. Tour of the Euganean and Berici Hills. Valdobbiadene, Conegliano, Vittorio Veneto. Abano Terme, Teolo, Arcugnano, Vicenza. This route, also Pieve di Soligo. scenario that is not particularly In the heart of the Venetian plain, structure. These hills are the setting of Mount Berico, you must have a suitable for less Then it reaches tough. The only exception is the stand out two hills which are of a wonderful excursion, where you break in the square that overlooks experienced Collalto, Cervada climb up to Colle di Guarda hill, geographically close but have a will ride along short climbs, pleasant the city of Vicenza. Visited the cyclists, runs and Felettano, 1,300 m with a maximum gradient different geological history. The ups and downs and fast plain roads. historical centre featuring several along the track with a stretch that of 17%, which you will find after 33 Euganean hills that rise behind Starting from the thermal spas of Palladian monuments, you will ride of the Granfondo almost arrives to km of your ride. Worth a note, the the thermal baths of Abano and Abano and Montegrotto (2), you will your bike to return to the starting Prosecco Cycling Vittorio Veneto stretch of Muro di Cà del Poggio (2), Montegrotto are the product of reach Torreglia where the first climb point, where you can stop at the Spa race, a well-known and crosses in San Pietro di Feletto, the climb ancient volcanic events, while the up to Castelnuovo starts, with slopes and just relax. autumn event Cozzuolo, all areas which is symbol of the Prosecco Berici hills (1), south of Vicenza, close to 10% of gradient. Then the in the Prosecco that deserve a land. preserve the coral reefs rock downhill stretch to Teolo flanks the reign. In this land stop to taste the rocky walls of Rocca Pendice and boasting high hills culinary delights of quickly continues to Vò where starts laced with vines (1) where the most Treviso. On the way back towards 439,2 m the plain that divides the Euganean 382 m famous Italian sparkling wine is Valdobbiadene, just after Solighetto, 400 and Berici hills. In a short time you produced, bike riding has always take the direction of Guia, Follo will reach Ponte di Barbarano where 300 the road begins to rise sharply. been one of the most important and Santo Stefano. You will ride 300 activities, lived with passion and across an area of 107 hectares of Reached the top of the hill, the route 200 true love. vineyards, where the perfect mix takes you north towards the main The route begins from the bell tower between mild climate and varied 200 city with a series of ups and downs. of Valdobbiadene and touches soil produces the Prosecco’s top: Arrived at Arcugnano, you can first 100 with continuos ups and downs Cartizze. You will ride among 100 see the surrounding hills, and then 67 km 6,1 km the towns of Combai, Follina and spectacular stretches within a 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 97 2 Lake Fimon. Reached the sanctuary 0 20 40 60 80 91 10 11 Length: 22 Km Difference in height: Info: www.cortina.dolomiti.org Start: Cortina d’Ampezzo Length: 27 Km Difference in height: Info: www.vicenzae.org Start: Bassano del Grappa 1.122 m www.auronzomisurina.it Finish: Auronzo refuge 1.589 m www.marcatreviso.it Finish: Cima Grappa 01 02

1 1 From Cortina to Tre Cime di Lavaredo. From Bassano to Cima Grappa. Passo Tre Croci, Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Bassano del Grappa, Strada Generale Giardino. The surroundings of Cortina Just below the locality of Rio Gere Lavaredo (2,333 m). Along these Finally, here is the legendary trainings, races and time trial stages of Mount Grappa, all your effort will d’Ampezzo and Tre Cime di (where the Cristallo and Faloria ski 7 km of uphill road, the history of Bassano - Cima Grappa climb, a of the Giro d’Italia. be rewarded by the priceless view Lavaredo (2) are a truly unique lifts start) begin long straight roads. cycling has been written, with seven charming route full of breathtaking Your climb will start easily, but over the Venetian plain and Belluno’s setting where you can ride enclosed You will arrive at an altitude of stage arrivals of the Giro d’Italia: the views that is as good as the great already at the first turn the slope mountain peaks. The return will be by amazing and unforgettable views. 1,805 m, between the Cristallo and last one crowned Nibali (1) as king alpine ascents. gradient ranges between 8 and a pleasant and long downhill ride The proposed itinerary unwinds the Sorapìss mountain group, from of the “pink race” in 2013 under a Bassano del Grappa (2) hosted 10%. After 10 km of continuos with hairpin turns for cyclists’ sheer through the heart of the northern where you can admire a spectacular heavy snowfall. many times the Giro d’Italia and can twists, sweat and tears you will delight. Dolomites, recognized by UNESCO view over the wild Marmarole boast a long sports tradition. reach Campo Croce, where a short as World Heritage Site. mountain chain. The “Generale Giardino” climb, descent and slight slopes will let you The route starts from Cortina Going downhill for about 3 km, here described, runs along an catch your breath before tackling the d’Ampezzo (1,211 m), riding along turn left following the SS 48 bis old military road whose technical second section of the climb, even the steep uphill stretch of the road that will lead you to Misurina characteristics make it ideal for more challenging than the first part,

Passo Tre Croci mountain pass. and then up to the Municipality of 2306,5 m with a slope gradient of even 14%. 1700 m Auronzo di Cadore. After about 2200 Passed 1,500 m of altitude, the a 2 km uphill climb at an altitude vegetation becomes sparser and 1400 2000 of 1,756 m, you can admire the the mountain landscape more and 1100 breathtaking Misurina, whose lake more fascinating. Finally you can 1800 800 not by chance is called “Pearl of the admire the Military Sacrarium Dolomites”. After crossing the small 1600 (1) of Mount Grappa, one of the 500 centre, take the paved road on your main military ossuaries of the First 1400 200 right that gets to Rifugio Auronzo World War and arriving point of this 1226,4 km 0 km mountain refuge and Tre Cime di 0 5 10 15 20 22 2 legendary route. Once on the top 5 10 15 20 27 12 13 Itineraries From Lake Garda to Venice The Veneto Ring Seaside Route From the Dolomites to Venice Excursions Long Way of the Dolomites Circular Cycle Path of the Euganean Hills The Donzella Ring The GiraSile The Venetian Islands Cycleway The Mincio River Cycle Route Palladio’s Landscapes

Long-distance and classic cycle races. Bike Resorts and Excursions Arabba - Sellaronda Mtb Race name Location Month Info Cortina d’Ampezzo - Tour of the 5 Refuges Monte Grappa Bike Day Bassano May www.montegrappabikeday.it Marmolada, Falcade - Forca Rossa Sportful Dolomiti Race Feltre June www.gfsportful.it Civetta - Superbike Granfondo Rivalta June www.granfondoeddymerckx.com Cadore - Titian’s Dolomites bike tours Sella Ronda Bike Day Arabba June www.arabba.it Sappada, Comelico - Crossing Carnia GF Damiano Cunego Verona June www.granfondodamianocunego.it Prealps and Dolomites of Belluno - The Champions’ Circuit GF Città di Padova Padua June - July www.gfcittadipadova.it Asiago Plateau - Tour of the Alpine dairy Huts La Pina Cycling Marathon Treviso July www.lapinarello.com Little Dolomites - The Heroes’ Road Monte Grappa Cycling Seren del Grappa July www.montegrappacycling.it Lake Garda - From the Moraine hills to Mount Baldo GF Avesani Città di Verona Verona September www.lascaligera.net Prosecco Hills - Montello and Mount Grappa Prosecco Cycling Valdobbiadene September www.proseccocycling.it Euganean Hills - Crossing the Euganean Hills

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BOLOGNA ROME Excursions • Tour of the 4 mountain passes Passo Campolongo, Passo Gardena, Passo Sella, Passo Pordoi - www.arabba.it - arabba.dolomiti.org • Dolomiti Grand Tour Passo Campolongo, Passo Valparola, Passo Falzarego, Passo Giau - alleghe.dolomiti.org • Marmolada Tour Passo Fedaia, Passo San Pellegrino - www.marmolada.com - www.falcadedolomiti.it • Around Mount Civetta Passo Staulanza, Passo Duran - valdizoldo.dolomiti.org - www.valdizoldo.net - selvadicadore.dolomiti.org • Around the Plateau Bassano del Grappa, Lavarone, Asiago - www.vicenzae.org • Tour of Valpolicella Verona, Bosco Chiesanuova, Monti Lessini - www.veronatuttintorno.it - www.lagodigardaveneto.to • Tour of the Prosecco Hills Valdobbiadene, Conegliano, Vittorio Veneto - www.marcatreviso.it • Tour of the Euganean and Berici Hills Abano Terme, Teolo, Arcugnano, Vicenza -www.abanomontegrottosi.it - www.welcomepadova.it - www.vicenzae.org Climbs • From Cortina to Tre Cime di Lavaredo Passo Tre Croci, Tre Cime di Lavaredo - www.cortina.dolomiti.org - www.auronzomisurina.it • From Bassano to Cima Grappa Bassano del Grappa, Strada Generale Giardino - www.vicenzae.org - www.marcatreviso.it

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