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The Valsugana Cycling Path

Long-distance cycle route
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Duration 6.4 h

Distance 82.0 km

Ascend 252 hm

Descent 631 hm

Max. height 488 m

The Valsugana Cycling Path - Description

Over this cycling route of 80 km, that straddles Trentino and Veneto regions, culture and history mingle with natural landscapes. The Valsugana cycling path is the ongly 'real' cycling path of Trentino (together with the one of the Adige river).
The Valsugana Cycle Path connects the Caldonazzo Lake with Bassano del Grappa: a true paradise for all bike lovers. It is 80 km long, with intermingling cultural aspects, history and natural landscape which mark the border between Trentino and Veneto. The Brenta river is a bridge uniting these two regions, a cultural path which resembles the great European Paths.The river and its route are a unique itinerary marked by interesting cultural, historical, artistic and natural features, crossing a territory rich in sightseeing opportunities.Its water will accompany you along an easy path, mainly flat, suitable for everybody, to spend some carefree hours, performing sports activities outdoor, surrounded by nature.

Directions

  • Start

    Pergine Valsugana

    This unique cycle way goes in parallel to River Brenta for long stretches. There are no particularly difficult steep stretches, thus the path is ideal for all kinds of bikers, and it also offers various resting areas, the Bicigrill of Levico and Tezze di Grigno, and many ice cream shops in the different villages which the path crosses.The cycle path touches indeed many villages, even Borgo, which offers many services and an info point. The cycle path furher reaches many other villages, which are a short ride away from the cycle path itself, always along River Brenta. In Pianello Vallon the cycle path enters the province of Vicenza and leaves Trentino. From here you continue to cycle along River Brenta, over various suspended bridges which mark the most narrow stretch of Valsugana. You then reach Ristorante Cornale, which serves as Bicigrill, and then till Bassano, along a secondary road, through numerous, pictoresque villages, as Valstagna, Oliero, Campolongo sul Brenta, Campese and Sant'Eusebio. You need to pay special attention along this stretch, because it is open to normal vehicles as well.

  • end point

    Pergine Valsugana

required equipment

We always recommend helmet

Tips for the tour

Train & Bike During July and August all railway services offer special train coaches to transport 32 bikes (www.fsitaliane.it). From September to June the trains can transport only 6 bikes per run. Reservation at Trentino Trasporti the day before: +39 0461 821000 ATTENTION Due to a landslide there will be a deviation. Cyclists will find sings and marks, just follow them.

Difficulty

  • Difficulty

    Medium

  • Fitness

  • Technique

  • Experience

  • Landscape

Recommended season

  • Jan.
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Directions

self-arranged arrival
You can park at each railway station, or in the various villages you find along the cycle path, like Pergine, Calceranica, Caldonazzo, Marter di Roncegno, Borgo Valsugana, Castelnuovo, Castel Ivano, Tezze, etc.

public transport
You can easily reach the Valsugana cycle path from the various railway and bus stations, or with your car, or by bike, riding towarda the River Brenta, because the cycle path follows the river direction, partially on the right side, and partially on the left river bank.

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