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6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS
VACANZE MOUNTAIN BIKE
BIKETREKKING FROM RIFUGIO BARRICATA TO SPORTING HOTEL
Check in at the Sporting Residence Hotel located in Asiago with a complementary cocktail and a quick introduction to the trekking before being tranfered to Lodge
Rifugio Barricata. Dinner and accommodation
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DAY 1
From Rifugio Barricata to Rifugio Campomuletto
Distance: 27 km
Duration:4/5H
Total Climb: +970m -703m Average Slope: +7.3 -5.6 Maximum +35.7 -28.5
Level of Difficulty: intermidiate/difficult
You will starts from Lodge Rifugio Barricata, on Grigno’s County, passing behind it to the north- west and taking the dirt road to the right. After a while this path
begins to climb until it turns into a trail from the uneven surface , in the middle of a forest of firs and larches as you climb (it is suggested to bikers with less
experience and training to take the path to Malga Buson taking left at the beginning of the dirt road). You will climb up to the junction Roccolo Cattagno, through
rocks and grasslands. Once there you take the road to the left and continue uphill to a wide dirt road and conveniently arrive at the junction below Malga Mandrielle.
You always take the dirt road down towards Malga Buson. At the curve-bend at the bottom of the hill, keep right (going right turn towards the Rifugio Barricata) and
when you see the Rifugio keep the right into a fun rollercoaster. You go back to Marcesina following the paved road until Malga Ronchetto, where you will admire the
wide landscape of spruce forests, grasslands and huts. In addition, this area is rich of wild mushrooms and according to experts they are the tastiest of the Western
Alps. At this point we turn right until you get to the area named Slapeur. Keep right and follow the huts in the Melettte area until you arrive to Campocavallo. Let’s
keep right on the paved road going uphill again to the right towards the lodge named Rifugio Campomuletto .
Estimated arrival late afternoon - welcome drink , dinner and accomodation.
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DAY 2
From Rifugio Campomuletto to Malga Galmarara
Distance: 37km
Duration: 6H
Total Climb: +1267m -1260m Average Slope: +6.2 -6.5 Maximum: +22.8 -22.9
Level of Difficulty: intermidiate/difficult
From Rif Campomuletto you will go down to the ski resorts of Melette 2000 and right in front of the gondola you take the dirt road that leads up to Mount Longara. It
will be not unusual to see groups of deer or wild sheep that graze the grass as the road is closed to motorized traffic. Once you arrive at the top of Mount Longara
before going downhill, you will see on the left side a monument in honor of Pope John Paul II, after he visited these “pleasant” places as he describded the area. Once
you arrive at the junction at the bottom of the hill keep going left (right goes to Malga Campomulo ) through an old military road that pass by Malga Fiaretta where
right after you will find a water spring to fill your bottle with fresh water. As well the landscape is made of fir, larch and mountain grasslands. Following the trail
home of the cross-country ski tour, you will arrive at the old Malga Boscosecco. You will go uphill to the junction of Campofilone and keeping right you will arrive to
Malga Fiara, usually populated with sheeps during all summer that thanks to the essences of the mountain grass, are able to produce a great milk necessary to creat
great cheeses. You go along Malga Fiara and after approximately 400 m.keep left at the junction. We go downhill and after Malga Mandrielleyou keep left again at the
new junction.. Follow the road that leads to the monumental area of Mount Ortigara an area that saw the most cruel battles with thousands of casualties during IWW.
Continue to climb until you arrive at Piazzale Lozze. Once there follow the street until you get to Bivio delle Saline, keep right and climb fairly gently towards
Mount Forno until you reach the junction Mecenseffy Road. Once there you will go downhill about 4km until you arrive to Malga Galmarara. Estimate arrival late
afternoon - complementary cocktail, dinner and accomodation.
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DAY 3
From Malga Galmarara to Rifugio Campolongo
Distance: 37.6 km
Duration: 6H
Total Climb: +1251m -1312m Average Slope: +5.5 -6.3 Maximum +23.0 -23.5
Level of Difficulty: intermidiate/difficult
Starting from Malga Galmarara you will climb towards Busa del Molton, leaving Mount Zoviello on the side arriving to the location call Localita’ Monumenti. Here and
there you will see some ruins from the 1st World War. Also with a bit of luck and keeping silence, you will possibly encount colonies of marmots. You carry on going
uphill towards Bocchetta Portule fontanelli where you will find one of the few rare srpings around the plateau of Asiago. Once at Bocchetta Portule you have to proceed
downhill towards the area of Malga Larici. Proceed very carefully because the road is very bumpy. You will proceed going to Malga Porta Manazzo where you will see one
of the best views of the Valsugana. Continue on the road closed to motorized traffic until you get to Trentino County territory. Descending towards the Forte Spitz
Verle (on the right) you will get to the location named Vezzena and hi eponymous hotel. Coss the main road and after 500m take the dirt road to the left that through
Malga Basson di Sopra, leads you to Camporosà. After a short but challenging climb you will to Malga Mandrielle and then after less than 5 km to the lodge Rifugio
Campolongo .
Estimate arrival late afternoon - complementary cocktail, dinner and accomodation.
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DAY 4
From Rifugio Larici to the Sporting Hotel, Asiago
Distance: 22.6 km
Duration: 3H
Total Climb: +531m -1085m Average Slope: +6.0 -7.2 Maximum +31.9 -28.8
Level of Difficulty: intermidiate
Start from Rifugio Campolongo and go downhill on a paved road until you will get to the juntion that takes you to the ski resort of Mount Verena. Keep right and after
500m turn left onto a dirt road that goes up to the area named Spiazzi dei Mercanti. Turn left and uphill to the area named Civello and follow the signs for Mount
Verena. At Civello (do not take the first right going down) go up to the right for 800m and follow the sign for Casare Verena Malga Quarti where you will go downhill
until you arrive at Laghetto di Roana. Riding throuhg the town you will to Val d'Assa Valley where under the bridge you will be able to visit an outdoor museum with
marks on rocks left by prehistoric men. After that through a a bumpy road you will get to Canove di Roana. From this point look for the the path of the former railroad
that will lead you gently to Asiago.
Estimate arrival late afternoon - complementary cocktail and cool down in the hotel's SPA. Dinner and accomodation.
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TREKKING DETAILS
Treks are organized by your choice. You decide the departure date and we will take care of everything else, starting with the first meeting to the end of your tour. We
will take care of your luggage from one lodge to the other and we will provide maps with detailed description and reliable paths. Our help will allow you to enjoy
completely the Asiago Plateau choosing time and rhythm of your vacation.
Asiago Trekking Support
Asiago Trekking’s team will be available 24/7 to ensure the best result of your vacation. Assistance will be provided anytime. For emergency you can contact (tel.: +39
333 7503484 / +39 0424 462177, e-mail: info@asiagotrekking.it booking@asiagotrekking.it)
Departures
From June to October
Reservation Tel +39 333 7503484 - booking@asiagotrekking.it
Check in and Check out location:
Starting point: Sporting Hotel Asiago
Arrival Point: Sporting Hotel Asiago
Accomodation:
Mountain Lodge (Rifugio): 4 nights - Sporting Hotel 1 night
Difficulties:
From 3 to 6 hours biking through short paths and easy trails (average).
Biketrekking Type
Biketrekking with no guide; detailed maps for all trails are available.
Your luggage
luggage will be picked up and delivered using our service car to the different meeting points; daily walking are made just with light equipment as a small backpack
loaded with what you need for the single day trip. We recommend limiting the weight your main bag up to 15 kg to facilitate the delivery service and transportation.
What to bring with you during the daily trekking:
• A small backpack with inside some water, your camera, sandwich for lunch and a waterproof jacket.
• To walk: wear comfortable hiking shoes with a good grip on the ground; socks made for walking, shorts and T-shirts. First aid kit is welcome.
Price:
Low season: from 01/06 to 20/07 – from 20/08 to 20/10
Price per person: € 350
Children from 3 years to 12 years old: € 200
High season from 20/07 to 20/08
Price per person: € 425
Children from 3 to 12 years: € 250
Price includes:
• accommodation, dinner, breakfast.
• baggage transportation; daily map;
Price does not include:
• drinks and lunch.
• expenses not covered by the program,
• guide service for hiking and bikes,
• insurance,
• bicycle rentals, Nordic walking sticks rentals
Food
Continental breakfast by Rigoni di Asiago: tea, coffee, milk, butter, jam.
Dinner prepared with the unique local products.
Drinks are not included
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