Monte Stino – Vesta
Description
The tour starts in Vantone (382 meters above sea level) on Lake Idro. From here, take the pass road via Capovalle up to the Rifugio Monte Stino - always on asphalt. From the Rifugio, which also offers an excellent refreshment stop, it is only a few meters up to the summit of Monte Stino (1467 meters above sea level), which was heavily fortified during the First World War. At the summit, as is so often typical of such military installations, there is a fabulous 360-degree panorama. Especially in spring and fall, the views are excellent. Throughout the area around the summit, there are countless buildings from the past that remind us of an unpleasant history.
The legendary hairpin bend trail also begins at the summit: 136 hairpin bends in total. The entire ridge goes downhill countless times from left to right and right to left, where you should take a break not only to concentrate but also to avoid dizziness. Finally, you take on the S1-level flow trail, which makes you forget the entire S3 section before . Finally, you roll back down the road from Vesta to Vantone in a relaxed manner. Conclusion: A legendary tour away from the hustle and bustle of Lake Garda is just waiting to be tackled. If you can master challenging hairpin bends, you've come to the right place.
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Details of the tour
21 km
1090 m
1090 m
390 above sea level
1430 above sea level
1 day
Vantone
Vantone
2136
well suited
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User comments (2)
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Very cool trail, especially in terms of the scenery. For the way up today I rode a variant almost without asphalt, very lonely, nicely shaded and technically a little more demanding. From Vantone to Vesta and then along the hiking trail above the lake (mostly pushing, as it is very exposed). Shortly on the road to Bondone, which is well worth seeing. At Bondone, take a forest path that climbs slowly through the forest and eventually turns into a fully rideable singletrail. From Bocca Cocca, you can either take the original route or push your bike directly to Monte Stino. A very rewarding option compared to the steep asphalt descent.
Beautiful tour, but in my opinion a little overrated technically. After the first 4-5 very difficult bends, the remaining hairpin bends are quite good-natured and can also be ridden well with a 29er (without turning or drifting). About 8 bends are tight and require the rear wheel to be turned.
Long story short - you don't have to be a hairpin specialist to have fun!