This short tour straddles the ridge between the lower Valle di Cembra and Valle dell'Adige.
After the first forested section on Monte Corona, the route, which offers splendid views of both valleys, runs mainly on roads with little traffic that pass through the famous terraced Müller Thurgau vineyards and fragrant apple orchards, touching on the birthplaces of cycling champions Francesco Moser and Gilberto Simoni.
- signal_cellular_alt Difficulty Easy
- straighten distance 16.99 Km
- schedule duration 2:45 h
- arrow_drop_up elevation 647 m
- arrow_drop_down descent 650 m
- skip_next highest point 1020 m
- skip_next lowest point 456 m
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Safety information:
BIKER’S CODE OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Plan your ride
- Share the trail with other users
- Yield right of way to hikers
- Let your speed be determined by your experience
- Ride slowly on crowded trails, overtake with politeness and respect
- Cycle only on authorized and open trails
- Avoid muddy trails in order not to damage them further
- Respect nature, plants, animals and the trail
- Do not frighten animals
- Take your rubbish home with you
- Respect public and private property
- Always be selfsufficient
- Do not cycle solo in remote areas
- Take back home only good pics
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR HELMET!
Start
Masen di Giovo
Coordinates
Destination
Masen di Giovo
Public Transis
Masen can be reached by scheduled Trentino Trasporti buses B102 (to Verla di Giovo) and B105 (from Verla to Ville di Giovo) and then about a quarter-hour e-bike ride.
Getting there
Coming from the A22 Brenner freeway, either from the south or the north, exit at the Trento nord tollbooth (distance from the tollbooth km 22.5), take the S.S. 12 del Brennero north to the Lavis junction, then transit on the SP 131 to Verla di Giovo and then take the SP 58 leading to Masen di Giovo.
Parking
Free parking at the Masen soccer field.
Turn-by-turn directions
A short route that straddles the lower Cembra Valley and the Adige Valley. After the first forested section on Monte Corona, the route, which offers splendid views of both valleys, runs mainly on roads with little traffic that pass through the famous terraced vineyards of Mueller Thurgau and fragrant apple orchards, touching on the birthplaces of cycling champions Francesco Moser and Gilberto Simoni. From the village of Masen we head along the asphalt road in the direction of Faedo as far as Croce delle Serre where, bending to the left, first on a path and then on a forest road we climb the slopes of Monte Corona, from the summit of which there is a splendid panorama of the Cembra valley below and the western foothills of the Lagorai chain. From the summit, on a path that is not difficult, we rejoin the forest road that, with increasingly steep slopes, descends towards the Croce pass. Shortly after the pass, continue to descend between apple orchards and vineyards in the direction of the Spiazol farmstead from where, on the left, a short dirt track begins, leading just below maso Toldin. With a short ascent and then stretches of false level, passing several farms from which you can admire the Adige valley below and the Brenta Dolomites, and following the signs for the 'Sentiero della Rosa' (Rose Path), you begin to climb towards the hamlet of Palù di Giovo. Along the ascent, surrounded by vineyards, we find the small church of S. Giorgio, a place of hermitage since the beginning of the 1400s. When you reach Palù, take the road leading to the cemetery and climb steeply up towards the village of Ville di Giovo, from where the last stretch of dirt track soon takes you back to Masen.
Equipment
What do I need to bring on my bike tour?
- An adequate water supply according to your needs (considering temperature, possibility of refuelling and duration of the route)
- Plenty of snacks (for example, dried fruit or energy bars)
- Waterproof / Windproof jacket.
- A spare top / spare socks. (Descending in a sweaty garment, will make you cold)
- Suncream
- Sunglasses
- Bike gloves/mitts
- Map or GPS device
- Bike repair kit for punctures and mechanical breakdowns
- First aid kit
It is always advised to let someone know where you plan to go and how long you expect to be.
Emergency telephone number 112
[There is no appointed guide for this route.]
