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Lake Cavedine & Cavedine valley
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/ Lake CavedinePhoto: M. Giacomello, Garda Trentino -
/ The Marocche area (on the right, in the background, lake Cavedine)Photo: Archivio APT Garda Trentino (ph. R. Vuilleumier), Garda Trentino
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/ Drena Castle (in the background the Marocche area)Photo: APT Garda Trentino (ph. Daniele Lira), Garda Trentino
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/ The Fies hydroelectric plantPhoto: Archivio APT Garda Trentino (ph. J. Doohan), Garda Trentino
From a technical standpoint, the route is not particularly taxing. The only challenge of the day comes up in the first part of the Cavedine Valley, where the road rises towards the S.Udalrico Pass, but even here, the gradients are never insurmountable.
Author’s recommendation
Rest Stop
Chiosco Al CastelloHosteria Toblino
La Casina
Ristorante Alfio Bar Pizzeria
Winery Fratelli Pisoni
Winery Gino Pedrotti
Safety information
Give your bike a regular checkup, especially if you've had it for years.
Be seen: you must wear a high vis jacket (or sash) in tunnels and on country roads after sunset.
Always wear your helmet.
Make sure your front and rear lights are working.
Put out your arm to give advance warning of your intention to change position and before you do anything, check there are no vehicles coming up behind you.
Don't use headphones or your mobile phone handsfree kit: you need all your concentration on the road!
Obey the road signs: stop at traffic lights and don't ride on the wrong side of the road.
If you are cycling in a group, always go in single file.
You've got a bell: use it to let pedestrians know you're there. Don't ride on footpaths. If you have to then get off and push your bike.
If there are cycle paths use them. It's your safety that's at stake and the rules of the road say you must.
Tips, hints and links
- For more information on routes and bike services: rentals, workshops, shops and cycling friendly accommodation:
APT Garda Trentino, Tel. +39 0464 554444 www.gardatrentino.it
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Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
A few bends later, we encounter a crossroads, and turn left towards Lake Cavedine. After a few hundred metres, a pleasant descent begins, leading down to the lake. Here, flat, slower sections alternate with short, faster ones. We stay on this road for about ten kilometres, until we reach Sarche. At the first roundabout we turn right, then turn right again at the next roundabout shortly after it. Now we skirt the entire length of Lake Toblino before heading towards Santa Massenza. Here too, we skirt the lake. We enter the small town and, past a small arch we turn right, passing by the church. We ride by the Santa Massenza Hydroelectric Power Plant, through Padergnone and turn right on to SP84, towards the Cavedine Valley.
This road takes us across the entire valley, passing through the towns of Lasino, Stravino, Cavedine, and Vigo. We head up the slight uphill stretch as far as the S. Udalrico Pass, where the descent towards Drena and Dro begins. The road we need to take is the same one we travelled on the way here.
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Public transport
Public transport friendly
The towns in Garda Trentino - Riva del Garda, Torbole sul Garda, Nago and Arco – are connected by a number of urban and intercity bus lines which will take you to the starting point of the trail.
For up-to-the-minute information on timetables and routes: www.gardatrentino.it
Getting there
Getting to Lake Garda – Garda Trentino: www.gardatrentino.it
Parking
Free parking in Caneve (5 minutes on foot from the centre).
Pay parkng Foro Boario, Via Caproni Maini (Parcheggio al Ponte), Posta (Via Monache).
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
- Garda Trentino BIKE Map- On sale in information offices in Riva del Garda, Arco and Torbole and online
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
Riding your bike requires specific clothing and equipment, even for relatively short and easy trips. It is always better to be prepared… e.g. for bad weather or a drop your energy levels. The unexpected things also make up a part of the fun!
Do not compare a road bike with a mountain bike. They are very different, especially in technical terms, and facing a hill with a road bike could be much more difficult than facing the same hill with a MTB. Therefore, remember to throughly evaluate the type of route you plan to do and the locations you plan to cross. Do not forget to consider the current season. Has it been raining? Attention: the paint of the crosswalk could be very slick.
What do I need to bring on my bike tour?
- Bike helmet
- Bike gloves
- Bike glasses
- Waterproof/Windproof jacket
- Headlights and rearlights
- Reflecting suspenders
- Plenty of snacks (for example, dried fruit or energy bars)
- Water Bottle
- Bike repair kit (tire levers, mini bike pump, bike tube)
It is always advised to let someone know where you plan to go and how long you expect to be.
Emergency telephone number 112.
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