Monte Civillina

Monte Civillina is a historic all-mountain tour in the Venetian Pre-Alps, or more specifically, in the Piccole Dolomiti.

Description

The tour starts in the small town of San Quirico. From there, the route initially follows the main road north on asphalt for a short distance before turning off toward Cappellazzi. The ascent then winds its way up the southern slope, first on asphalt and later on gravel. The ascent along the so-called Strada Militare is impressive in places, especially in the upper section near the historic structures and fortifications, as well as near the summit. The summit itself is typical of the Venetian Pre-Alps, characterized by deciduous and coniferous forests, and offers excellent panoramic views in spring and late fall, especially in the northern area near the lookout point, which provides a view of Pasubio and Monte Summano along the battle line.

This is followed by a very smooth and consistent descent heading south. The route follows a former military trail with a difficulty rating of S1, featuring several hairpin turns and a steady descent; depending on weather conditions, the difficulty may occasionally reach S2 in some of the turns. Overall, this is a very smooth trail to ride, running southward at Cappellazzi, then crossing the Agno River at the cemetery before leading back to the starting point.

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