Winter

Do you love snow and walks in the midst of nature? Do not miss a spellbinding snowshoe hike along the paths of the Asiago plateau. 

In particular, the Centro Fondo Gallium offers a series of trails, 5 of which are always beaten, which run along the northern terrace of the Plateau and which will have you discover the beauty and charm of this mountain landscape in the province of Vicenza.

The Comelico Valley is home to over 30 kilometres of trails that wind their way around the stunning tourist circuit, starting from the Cross-Country Skiing Stadium and reaching all the way up to Val Grande, following the beautiful sloping fir trees dating back centuries and even passing by the “Terme delle Dolomiti” spa, in the magnificent Padola di Comelico Superiore valley.

Rif. Scoiattoli acts as an excellent lookout point onto the Cinque Torri not far below; after having taken in the view walk left towards the small leaning Torre Inglese. Walk through the tunnel formed by the Torre Quarta Alta and Bassa to enter a labyrinth of twisted, broken towers and pinnacles. These are the remains of the giant prehistorical collapse of Monte Averau high above. These enormous rocks have continued to fracture and break up throughout time to create the current, fantastic formations.

There are two cities in the province of Belluno that bear the title of the Walled Cities of Veneto: Feltre with its discreet beauty and elegance and Pieve di Cadore.

We start with Padua itself which preserves precious evidence of the city walls built starting from 1195, while the renaissance walls from the early 1500s are almost entirely preserved.

The route starts from Asolo, with the majestic Rocca fortress, the Castello della Regina Cornaro, the Palazzo della Ragione and the Cathedral. Castelfranco Veneto pays homage to his illustrious son, Giorgione, through the Museum bearing his name and the Cathedral with the extremely famous artwork "Madonna and Child Enthroned". Within the twelfth century walls there is also the Teatro Accademico.

Naturally defended by the water, Venice organised the defence of the lagoon and the heart of the Serenissima Venetian Republic through monitoring the main mouth of the harbour up to the Lido, building the two opposing castles of S.Andrea (1571) and S. Nicolò (1574).

The Verona Garda hinterland offers numerous opportunities for short trips by motorcycle: you can live a day in the open air in all seasons but perhaps the best season is autumn, to admire the rich colours. Visit places rich in culture and taste typical local dishes and excellent wines.

In the first half of the sixteen century the town of Bovolone (in the province of Verona) became an important pilgrimage destination as a result of the strong popular devotion to a marble statue of the Madonna and Jesus child on a throne (both wearing a belted tunic thus giving this name to the Shrine). 

According to historical chronicles, there were so many votes, offerings and votive panels donated to the Virgin that it was decided to build a church, completed in 1650 and known from then on as the Shrine of the Madonna of the Belt.