Malga Vedetta

The ascent and descent via Malga Vedetta on Monte Grappa runs entirely along paths and trails from the First World War and provides an epic, panoramic and not too difficult all-mountain tour.

Description

The tour starts in Crespano del Grappa and climbs steadily up the southern slopes until you finally ride along a former military road and climb the southern ridge towards Punta Musce on asphalt. You fight your way up metre by metre, enjoying impressive views of the Venetian plain - on a clear day, you can even see as far as the Mediterranean. At an altitude of around 1400 meters above sea level, you meet the SP141 panoramic road and follow it to Malga Vedetta, where the highest point of the tour is reached. If the hut is open, you can stop here for a break before the descent begins.

The descent is technically relatively easy, but peppered with numerous hairpin bends. Over gravel and limestone, a classic mule track, typical of the Monte Grappa massif, winds its way downhill, hairpin bend by hairpin bend, towards the valley floor. From an altitude of around 1200 meters above sea level, you reach wooded areas and the path becomes increasingly flowing until you reach Valle San Liberale. After a short section on paved ground, there are a few more trail cut-offs along a watercourse and the southern slopes before you finally return to Crespano del Grappa and complete the loop.

Note: The tour should be undertaken outside of weekends and peak travel times, as the hike to Malga Vedetta is often busy and the hut is heavily frequented.

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