Gran Tour Predaia Gravel
Gravel Bike
Gran Tour Predaia Gravel
<p>An "intense" alpine route that in less than 50 km offers views of the Brenta, Maddalene, castles, and forest roads winding through the woods.</p>
<p>With a route of 49 km and an elevation gain of 1630 meters, you start cycling on the Predaia plateau on little-frequented forest roads with an even surface and some steep stretches that add a bit of spice to the day, before descending towards Castel Thun and climbing back on lightly trafficked secondary roads to the lakes of Coredo. Forest roads cover almost 90% of the path, leading along natural balconies with spectacular views of the Brenta. It is an invitation to immerse yourself in nature at a pace that encourages discovery and the pleasure of cycling.</p>
recommended route
Gravel Bike
· Val di Non
Gran Tour Predaia Gravel
APT Val di Non Verified partner
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Gran Route Predaia Gravel Laghi di CoredoPhoto: Mauro Mariotti, APT Val di Non
An "intense" alpine route that in less than 50 km offers views of the Brenta, Maddalene, castles, and forest roads winding through the woods.
With a route of 49 km and an elevation gain of 1630 meters, you start cycling on the Predaia plateau on little-frequented forest roads with an even surface and some steep stretches that add a bit of spice to the day, before descending towards Castel Thun and climbing back on lightly trafficked secondary roads to the lakes of Coredo. Forest roads cover almost 90% of the path, leading along natural balconies with spectacular views of the Brenta. It is an invitation to immerse yourself in nature at a pace that encourages discovery and the pleasure of cycling.
Author’s recommendation
A route that combines breathtaking views, forest roads, and two of the most iconic places in the Val di Non: the Sanctuary of San Romedio and Castel Thun.
APT Val di Non Verified partner
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SUSTAINABLE BIKING
Plan your outing
Always give way to hikers on foot
Respect traffic signs, stop at traffic lights, and do not ride against traffic.
Never leave marked routes, do not ride on closed trails
Respect nature, the trail, plants, and animals
Do not litter
Respect public and private property
Do not travel alone in isolated areas
ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET!
Safety information As you can imagine, the passability of routes in a mountain environment is strictly linked to current conditions and therefore depends on natural phenomena, environmental changes, and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this sheet may have changed. Before leaving, check on the route status by contacting the relevant tourist office.
Tips and suggestions
An itinerary that combines breathtaking views, forest roads, and two of the most iconic places in Val di Non: the Sanctuary of San Romedio and Thun Castle.
Roadbook
The route starts from the lakes of Coredo (possibility of a camper stop area), following a pleasant forest road that runs along the water's surface, then descending with a series of rather steep hairpin turns to the Sanctuary of San Romedio, a place rich in history and mysticism, nestled among spectacular rocky walls. After a short visit, the climb on the forest road resumes up to the entrance of the Verdes Valley, from where you continue to the junction for the Sette Larici Restaurant.
From here, you take the forest road towards the Ai Todesci Refuge, from which a descent begins leading first to the Sores Refuge and then continuing to the village of Vervò. Another beautiful forest road, partially following the Jacopeo d’Anaunia Path, offers spectacular views of the valley before descending, with a final steep stretch, to Castel Thun, the other unmissable highlight of this route. From here, the return to Coredo mainly takes place on secondary asphalt roads which, with the mountain groups of the Brenta and the Maddalene in the background, cross small villages with little churches worth visiting, closing this panoramic and varied loop.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Reachable by public transport. From Trento to Dermulo by the Trento-Malè-Mezzana railway line.
From Dermulo to Coredo by the B627 line bus - CLES - DERMULO - COREDO - operated by Trentino Trasporti.
The ticket cost "Single ride+FTM BIKE supplement" is € 5.00 and covers both the passenger and the bike for all routes on the FTM railway - it can only be purchased on board the trains of the Trento-Malè Railway.
The service is free (passenger+bike) for holders of the Trentino Guest Card.
On trains, bike seat reservation is not available.
On intercity buses, bike transport is possible but limited to the available space in the luggage compartment, where the bike must be placed by the traveler.
It is therefore necessary to ensure there is space.
Seat availability varies depending on the type of bus; on average, transport for up to 2 bikes is possible. Only single-seater bikes with normal propulsion are allowed.
Directions
From the Brenner motorway A22 take the Trento Nord exit and continue towards the Val di Non on SP235 and then SS43. At Dermulo follow the signs to Coredo following the provincial road SP7 up to the exit for the Coredo and Tavon small lakes.
Parking
Paid parking available at the Coredo and Tavon small lakes
Coordinates
Equipment
To tackle this route, we recommend wearing a bike helmet and carrying a small backpack with a waterproof jacket, sunscreen, and a water bottle. It is also important to bring a repair kit: inner tube, pump, patching glue, patches, and a set of tools for quick repairs.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
