The Route by Bicycle
The Cammino del Vino e della Pietra was created primarily as a hiking route to be explored on foot, at a slow pace and with respect for the surrounding area. A dedicated cycling route is also available for anyone wishing to discover Valpolicella and Lessinia by bicycle. This route avoids sections of the walking trail that are not rideable or are unsuitable for bicycles.
The entire cycling route has been checked directly using mountain bikes and e-mountain bikes.
The cycling route is provided as a single GPX track. There is no official division into stages: cyclists may plan their journey freely, taking into account their fitness level, the time available, the type of bicycle used and the places chosen for rest stops or overnight stays.
The route passes through vineyards, villages, stone hamlets, woodlands and pastures, linking Valpolicella with the mountain landscapes of Lessinia. It includes significant elevation changes and different types of terrain, and therefore requires suitable preparation and an appropriate bicycle.
Before setting off, we recommend downloading the GPX track, checking the weather conditions and carefully planning rest stops, supplies and overnight accommodation. Each cyclist travels at their own risk and must respect the environment, the people they encounter and road traffic regulations.
- Total length: 179 km
- Lowest point: 99 m
- Highest point: 1,750 m
- Total ascent: 5,895 m
- Total descent: 5,895 m
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Route characteristics
The route follows minor roads, unpaved roads, forest tracks and rideable trails, with varying surfaces and gradients. Some sections may be challenging due to steep climbs, technical descents or uneven terrain.
Rideability may vary depending on the season, weather conditions and the state of the surface. After heavy rain, some unpaved sections may become muddy, slippery or difficult to ride.
Planning your journey
The cycling route is presented as a single itinerary and is not divided into official stages. Cyclists may plan it independently according to their abilities, the time available and the places chosen for rest stops or overnight stays.
Before setting off, we recommend checking the availability of accommodation, whether bicycles can be stored securely or recharged, and the availability of refreshment facilities and drinking-water points.
Waymarking and navigation
The cycling route does not have dedicated waymarking. In some sections it follows the walking route, where its waymarks may therefore be encountered, while elsewhere it follows dedicated alternative sections.
It is therefore essential to download the GPX track before setting off and to use a suitable navigation device or app.
Warnings and liability
The Cammino del Vino e della Pietra was created primarily as a hiking route. The cycling route presented here is a dedicated itinerary that has been checked using mountain bikes and e-mountain bikes.
The published information, maps and GPX tracks are provided for guidance only and as an aid to navigation. Although the route has been checked by the Association, it may be affected by changes or closures caused by weather conditions, works, landslides, fallen trees, vegetation, changes to the road network or other unforeseeable circumstances. The checks carried out therefore do not guarantee that the entire route will remain permanently rideable.
The route includes significant elevation changes and follows paved roads, unpaved roads, forest tracks and sections with uneven surfaces. Some passages may be challenging or require cyclists to dismount and push their bicycles. Surface conditions may change significantly depending on the season and the weather.
Before setting off, each cyclist must independently assess their fitness, technical ability, the weather conditions and the suitability of their bicycle and equipment. Cyclists must comply with road traffic regulations, existing signs, any local restrictions and respect other route users, paying particular attention to pedestrians and hikers.
Information concerning accommodation, refreshment facilities and other services is provided for information purposes only. Cyclists are responsible for contacting the establishments directly to check availability, prices, opening hours, bicycle-storage facilities and the availability of e-mountain bike charging.
Each cyclist travels at their own risk. The Cammino del Vino e della Pietra APS Association accepts no liability for injury or damage to people, animals or property resulting from the use of the route, the GPX tracks or the information provided.