The “Dolomiti di Brenta Country” Route bypasses the difficult sections of the “Expert” route on the cycle paths in the valleys, and is therefore suitable for less ambitious cyclists. With an overall length of 150 km, however, it is still a remarkable challenge
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The route starts in Dimaro and leads along the cycle path in the Val di Sole until the bridge ponte di Mostizzolo. From here, we can either take the train to Cles or cycle to the village along the main road which can be heavily trafficked during the rush hour.
From Cles onwards, the tour gets easier. We access the Val di Tovel via Tuenno until we reach a section where a 2-km long tunnel takes us back into the Val di Non. We cross forests and fruit orchards and cycle past Maurina before ascending to the Valle dello Sporeggio and Andalo.
We head towards Lake Molveno and, via Stenico, to Lago di Ponte Pià, where we take the cycle path to Tione and further through the Val Rendena. In Pinzolo starts the ascent to Madonna di Campiglio and Passo di Campo Carlo Magno via S. Antonio di Mavignola. Next, we ride along the forest road through the Val Meledrio and descend back to Dimaro. The 136-km long route covers a difference in altitude of 4,600 m. We recommend splitting the “Country” route into three or four daily stages so as to fully enjoy nature and the landscape of this area.
- Overall length: 136 km, of which 51 km on gravel roads, 32 km on cycle paths and 53 km on asphalt roads with traffic)
- Altitude difference: 4,600 m
- Lowest point: 520 m (Spormaggiore)
- Highest point: 1,630 m (Passo di Campo Carlo Magno)
