Sentiero delle Vedette: Hiking In the Prosecco Hills

GREAT WALKS IN THE VENETO The Vedette trail is a beautiful hike to do in the Prosecco hills on the Treviso Pre-Alps in Veneto. Walk that starts from Col San Martino arrives in Soligo for the sanctuaries of San Vigilio and Collagù along roads among the vineyards of Glera del Prosecco grapes.   DATA SHEET: Province: Treviso Province | Veneto Region Departure: Col San Martino 150 mt Type: round trip + small ring Difference in altitude: 700 meters Length: 16 km Maximum altitude: Monte Moncader 469 mt Time: 4.5 hours round trip Signage: fair, missing in some places Difficulty: medium Support points: none Peaks traveled: Monte Moncader 469 mt Signpost: 2 - Sentiero delle Vedette Mountain Group: Treviso Prealps Cartography: Tobacco 1: 25.000, sheet 68, Treviso and Belluno Prealps Recommended period: all year round, avoiding very hot periods Suitable for dogs: yes, probable ticks in spring - summer Presence of water: no What to see: Hills of Prosecco, Sanctuary of San Vigilio, Sanctuary of Collagù ABOUT THE ROUTE The Vedette trail, on the Prosecco hills, is a beautiful excursion to do in the Treviso Pre-Alps, at Col San Martino.  During this hike you will walk along paths and dirt roads immersed in the vineyards, planted with Glera grapes, for the production of Prosecco. The Vedette path is a path that connects Col San Martino with Soligo, along the summit ridge of this hilly group in the Venetian pre-Alps. The complete itinerary starts from Col San Martino and ends in Soligo, or vice versa, and is 11 km long one way. The ideal is to do this by having two cars, one parked in Col San Martino and one in Soligo. If you want to break it up, as described in this post, you can start from Col San Martino and, once you arrive at the Collagù sanctuary, go back. The excursion described here is of medium difficulty. You travel 16 km with 700 meters of elevation gain, considering the different ups and downs. The route is also called the “Lookout Trail”, because it was used by the Austro-Hungarian army as an observation point on the Piave, after the defeat of Caporetto during the First World War. There are a few remains of the trenches from the First World War and some shelters and shelters can be seen along the route. During the excursion to the Prosecco hills it is possible to visit two sanctuaries. Immediately, at the beginning of the excursion, you reach the Sanctuary of San Vigilio, which dominates the town of Col San Martino from above, with a splendid panorama. The second, is at the end of the route is the Collagù Sanctuary, dating back to the 1930s. It is also possible to make a small loop excursions  passing through other vineyards with panoramic views across the Venetian plain.  ROUTE NOTES AND TRAIL DESCRIPTION: To do the lookout trail, described in this excursion, you need to reach the town of Col San Martino, in the Prosecco area. Leave the car in the church parking lot or in the parking lot as soon as you enter the village, head towards the road that climbs to the Sanctuary of San Vigilio. After crossing several streets in the town and taking the asphalted road that goes up to San Vigilio, you begin to climb steeply among the vineyards. Here there is a beautiful view of Col San Martino and the Treviso plain. Once you have reached the historic church, you will find the signs for the lookout path and continue along dirt and concrete roads immersed in the vineyards. Here you can be enchanted by the work of man and the art of growing grapes. Proceed now for a slight climb until you reach a crossroads not indicated where you have to proceed to the left. The path becomes steep again and, after going through several hairpin bends, you plunge into the woods. Climb further, for a real vertical path until you reach the top of the Col Moncader at 469 meters. We now proceed downhill following the morphology of the hilly crest, immersed in a wood of hornbeams that hide the view. Always following the path number 2, "path of the lookouts", you reach the Xocco fork and San Martino fork, along the peaks of the hills. In some cases they are avoidable with a side road that circumnavigates them. After passing the San Martino fork you leave the wood and you can admire the spectacle of the hills planted with vines again. By now we have also reached the sanctuary of Collagù, the final destination of the itinerary. For the return, proceed along the same path you did on the outward journey, finding further climbs to tackle due to the ups and downs of the hills. Going back, before going up the Col Mondader, there is a forest road on the left, which leads back to Col San Martino, always in the middle of the vineyards. OUR QUICK REVIEW The most interesting part of the excursion remains the first and the last. Here you literally pass through the vineyards. The central part, on the other hand, is a bit more monotonous and tiring. Along the crest of the hills there are several very steep ramps. Furthermore, the whole central route develops in the middle of the hornbeam and ash wood, hiding a good part of the panorama on Mount Cesen and the other peaks of the Treviso Pre-Alps. This part is very reminiscent of the path of the Due Rocche, of Asolo and Cornuda. That said, it still remains an interesting low-altitude itinerary to do in Veneto, perfect for keeping fit if you don't like walking on snow and ice. This route is to be avoided during the very hot periods  of late July and August given the low altitudes. One last thing to consider is that during the vine growing period (from late spring to late summer) it is possible that many plant protection products distributed by air are used.

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Hiking Monte Ortigara's WW1 Battleground | Altopiano Asiago

Altopiano Asiago's Monte Ortigara

Hiking Monte Ortigara's WW1 battlegrounds is a great 1 day hike to explore if you are traveling in the Vicenza Province or you are looking for a side trip during your stay in Venice. TRAIL NOTES Region Veneto Region Province Vicenza Province Mountain Group Asiago Altopiano | Prealps Closest Town Gallio | Vicenza Province Trail Head Piazzale Lozze 1770 meters Recommended Period May through Oct Elevation Gain 600 meters Highest Elevation Cima Caldiera 2134 Time of March 5 hours Trail Marking Good Difficulty Easy Logistic Points Rifugio Checchin Maps Tobacco 1:2500 #50 Special Notes Have a flashlight is you wish to explore the positions Do not pick up anything. Do not move rocks To explore the history and development of Italy hiking on the Altopiano of Asiago present you the Italian picture of it's involvement in the First World War. At Monte Ortigara one of the most tragic battles of this conflict took place and was fought between 10 and 29 June 1917 which saw 400 thousand soldiers employed. On top of the main peak is a column was cut off in memory of the 20 thousand fallen, bearing the inscription "Not to forget". All along the route there are the old war trenches that testify to the atrocities that took place in these mountains, just think that before the bombings the top of Mount Ortigara was 8 meters higher. Also as you are walking in the peace and solitude of the area could you endure three to four years of fighting thoughtout the seasons in this place where tactics were frontal charges with a mass of men.

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Asiagio Mountain Hike to Fort Campolongo

Hiking the Prealps of the Veneto

HIKING FROM RIFUGIO CAMPOLONGO TO CAMPOLONGO FORT   As you are looking for enjoyable one day treks to add into Italian Adventure a great area to consider is the Asiago Altopiano in the Veneto Prealps.  This is a great one day hike to explore the old forts of the First World War.  HIKING ASIAGO ROUTE NOTES START POING: Rifugio Campolongo LENGTH: 5 KM (ROUNDTRIP) WALKING TIME: 3 hours ELEVATION GAIN: 180 meters LEVEL OF DIFICULTY: Easy   WHERE IS THE FORT CAMPOLONGO HIKING ROUTE?   Starting from Asiago you reach Canove along the State road to Vicenza and at the roundabout takes to Roana (3.5 Km). By Roana cross Mezzaselva and straightness of Rotzo follow the signs towards Monte Verena and chalet at Campomulo, on the right of the intersection where there is the Church. Climb the great paved road until the crossroads on the left clearly visible, to Caicedo. Car parking point: Parking and Shelter Campolongo

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HIKING LAKE GARDA - BARDOLINO EREMO DEI CAMALDOLESI

hiking sign bardolino eremo camaldolesi

Starting from the fire station in Bardolino follow the Lake promenade towards Garda. Immediately after the camping Continental, turn right into the road leading to the regional road. Go past this and go uphill to the base of the castle rock, where you turn right now. After 400 meters on the right you will find the Institute Tusini of the Salesians. Here turn left into a path that will lead you directly to the castle rock, San Giorgio, where is the Hermitage of the Camaldolese monks and then continue to the Rocca Vecchia.

After admiring the landscape, continue walking until you reach the pass between the two castle rocks. Here you can choose between two options: either you go up to Bardolino on the same route, you have committed going uphill, or you go to Garda on the path that leads you at first to the Madonnina del Pigno and then, passing behind of the parish church of Garda, to the lake.  To Bardolino, you can either go back on foot, following the lakeshore towards south, or by public bus, after a visiting tour of the village.

HIKING LAKE GARDA - BARDOLINO EREMO DEI CAMALDOLESI ROUTE NOTES

Bardolino - Mure - Rocca - Eremo - Madonna del Pign - Garda - Bardolino

  • Distance - 9,5 km
  • Lenght - 3,5 h (trekking)
  • Level difference - 282 m

 

 

 

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Hiking Colli Euganei | Padova

Sentieri nel Colli Euganei

HIKING TRAILS IN THE EUGANEI HILLS | PADOVA PROVINCE The Euganean Hills south of Padova offers some great off the beaten path adventures for the active travelers.  Great walks and hikes in the hills, historical villages, and bike routes for road and mountain biking.  There are also some good climbing areas on volcanic rock and after your adventure relax in the hot springs in the spa towns of Abano, Montegrotto, and Galzignano Terme.

HIKING TRAILS IN THE EUGANEAN HILLS N.1 - THE ALTA VIA N. 2 - CENTRAL EUGANEAN HILLS (printed brochure unavailable) N. 3 - ATESTINO TRAIL N. 4 - G.G. LORENZONI TRAIL ON MOUNT VENDA N. 5 - MOUNT LOZZO TRAIL N. 6 - MOUNT RICCO AND MOUNT CASTELLO TRAIL N. 7 - MOUNT CALBARINA AND MOUNT PICCOLO TRAIL N. 8 - MOUNT CECILIA TRAIL N. 9 - MOUNT VENDA TRAIL (a trail with a stretch designed for those with impaired motor skills) N. 10 - MOUNT GALLO, MONTE DELLE GROTTE, MONTE DELLE BASSE TRAIL N. 11 - MOUNT CINTO TRAIL N. 12 - MOUNT FASOLO TRAIL N. 13 Unlisted trail N. 14 - MOUNT GRANDE TRAIL N. 15 - 'HORSESHOE’ TRAIL N. 16 - MOUNT ROSSO TRAIL N. 17 - MONTE DELLA MADONNA TRAIL

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