Monte Gavia
Description
The tour starts in Pezzo at an altitude of 1565 meters above sea level. From here, the route follows the Gavia Pass on asphalt to the top of the pass at 2621 meters above sea level along a fantastic and very impressive mountain backdrop. The entire uphill to the pass rides on asphalt with a pleasant gradient. The road is a little busy because there are always bottlenecks in the bends and galleries. However, some motorcyclists are to be expected. Once you reach the pass, turn left onto the 157 and later onto the path with the number 158B in the direction of Monte Gavia - pedaling and then pushing. A pioneer road points the way and shows what was once achieved in an unreal mountain world. With the precision of a Swiss watch, a supply road was walled into the ridge and the connections. At an altitude of around 3000 meters above sea level, however, the road comes to an end. This is also where the access road ended and where the downhill section of this gigantic tour begins. However, you should take a break at the highest point, i.e. the viewpoint. The view extends from Monte Cevedale in the north over the Corno dei Tre Signori down to the Adamello group and shows glaciers and striking peaks. The downhill from Monte Gavia to the Passo di Gavia is classified as S2. From the pass, the trail follows the 157 trail down to Pezzo and becomes a technical S3 treat in places. Hairpin bends alternate with enduro-heavy sections and challenge the biker in the midst of an incredible mountain backdrop above the tree line. Once you reach Pezzo, the trail ends in a small natural paradise. A picnic area with benches and mountain streams invites you to take a break and bring the day to a pleasant close at the Al Pietra Rossa restaurant. All in all, a fantastic high mountain tour that leaves you wanting more.
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Details of the tour
28 km
1390 m
1390 m
1533 above sea level
2928 above sea level
1 day
Pezzo
Pezzo
2019
limited
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From the Gaviapass up to 2850m relatively easy to ride with a gradient of about 15%. Downhill about S1.
From 2850m you have to push most of the time and also carry for 2-3 minutes. Downhill this part is S2 to S4 in places. From 3000m is finished with bike terrain. Beautiful pre-summit at 3060m. From then on no more bike shoe terrain.
The hiking trail from the pass to Lago Nero is not really bike terrain. A barely visible trail in the meadow, boulder terrain, etc. You can do it, but...
The actually beautiful trail from Lago Nero down to Pezzo was apparently repaired for the 2017 Bike-Transalp, but has been totally neglected since then. The trail is currently a washed-out stream bed with lots of large loose stones. Those who can safely master S3 can have fun there, everyone else is more likely to curse...