The Grand Tour of the Dolomites
Lake Alleghe provides a spectacular backdrop to the start of the Gran Tour delle Dolomiti. This is a challenging yet deeply rewarding route, not least because of the beauty of the places it passes through and their historical and natural significance. Heading up the Cordevole Valley, you reach Arabba along a stretch of the “Strada delle Dolomiti”, from where, looking south, you can admire the Marmolada and its glacier.
General Giardino Ascent: Bassano del Grappa – Cima Grappa
The Salita Generale Giardino, the legendary climb from Bassano to Cima Grappa, is a route brimming with charm and breathtaking views that is every bit as impressive as the great Alpine ascents. Bassano del Grappa has hosted the Giro d’Italia on numerous occasions and boasts a long sporting tradition.
From Cortina d'Ampezzo to the Three Peaks of Lavaredo
The area around Cortina d'Ampezzo and the Tre Cime di Lavaredo offers a truly unique setting for cycling; every pedal stroke is made easier by the sensation of taking in incredible, extraordinary, unique, and unforgettable views.
Road bike
In spring, when meadows and woods are covered in bright green, the streets of Veneto turn pink to host one of the most famous stage races in the world: the Giro d'Italia. From the roads at the bottom of the valley to the Dolomite passes, bike enthusiasts and locals start up a party to support the undertakings of cycling champions. After the party, the streets and scenery remain at the disposal of sports tourists, from beginners to enthusiasts, who can find a wide variety of offers. To prepare for the sports season, the hills of Verona, Vicenza and Treviso offer ideal solutions even in winter. Summer is the season for cycling on steep climbs and mountain passes: from Monte Baldo overlooking Lake Garda, to the Monti Lessini, from the ascents towards the Asiago Plateau to the ten ascents to the Grappa Massif, from Valbelluna to the legendary passes of the Belluno Dolomites. To restore your energy in the autumn, what could be better than the ‘Terme e Bike’ (spa plus cycling) proposal on the Euganean Hills?
Euganean Hills
These hills of volcanic origin, south of Padua, form a natural oasis which emerges from the flat landscape of the Po Valley concealing ancient villages and artistic and historic monuments among its dense forests and breathtaking scenery. Abano and Montegrotto lie at the foot of the hills a short distance apart. These towns, renowned for the extraordinary healing properties of their mud and water since Roman times, together form one of the most famous spa resorts in the world.
The Colli Berici
Gentle hills with soft silhouettes and extremely white stone, the Colli Berici are characterized by pristine nature and are practically a huge oasis abounding in scenery and architectural beauty. But the particular attraction of the Colli Berici is found in its calcareous rock which, being subjected to the karstic phenomenon, models the lands and creates fascinating views.
The Prince's Path
The path is the ideal circular route linking the literary sites included in the "Literary Park of the Este Hill": from the Castle of the Troubadours that sang Beatrice, to the Arco del Falconetto del Cornaro patron of the Ruzante; from the Villa ex Kunkler, in which Shelley composed some of his most important works, up to Calaone, with a possible detour to the former Convent of Salarola.
The High Tobacco Road
This itinerary is often also referred to as the "Dispersed Museum of the High Tobacco Road", with the idea of going beyond the simple hike in order to understand its function as a high-altitude link between the settlements and terraces, enabling the inhabitants to enjoy the minimum social life that hard work allowed.
The Gardens of Alessandro Rossi
Villa Rossi and Giardino Jacquard are works that were developed and commissioned by the industrial figure Alessandro Rossi from 1860.