Monte Velo Trail-Tour
Mountainbiking • Garda Trentino and Valle di Ledro
Monte Velo Trail-Tour
<p>A circuit that has everything that goes to make up a great tour.</p>
<p><strong>Signage: 760. Monte Velo Trail - Tour</strong></p> <p>Long climbs, entertaining descents, beautiful views and varying landscapes – and a great variant: all this awaits you on this circuit. From Arco, begin as for tour 759 via San Martino and Carobbi to Passo Due Sassi, then continue via Malga Zanga to Santa Barbara. A variant via the Maso Naranch Trail starts here, but should only be tackled by experts. The tour skirts around the west of Monte Creino, taking a series of beautiful trails to the Maso Naranch farmstead, which is a great place to stop for refreshments. From there you don’t ride straight down to Nago, you cross over instead into Val di Gresta, an agricultural valley famous for its organic farming. The varied descent to Loppio is on partly tarmacked, partly gravel cart tracks. You then take the cycle path to Nago and return easily to the starting point in Arco.</p> <p>Variants: <a href="https://www.gardatrentino.it/NaranchVariant">760a. Variante Maso Naranch Trail</a></p> <p> </p>
recommended route
Monte Velo Trail-Tour
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Climbing wall Policromuro in the backgroundPhoto: M. Giacomello, North Lake Garda Trentino
A circuit that has everything that goes to make up a great tour.
Signage: 760. Monte Velo Trail - Tour
Long climbs, entertaining descents, beautiful views and varying landscapes – and a great variant: all this awaits you on this circuit. From Arco, begin as for tour 759 via San Martino and Carobbi to Passo Due Sassi, then continue via Malga Zanga to Santa Barbara. A variant via the Maso Naranch Trail starts here, but should only be tackled by experts. The tour skirts around the west of Monte Creino, taking a series of beautiful trails to the Maso Naranch farmstead, which is a great place to stop for refreshments. From there you don’t ride straight down to Nago, you cross over instead into Val di Gresta, an agricultural valley famous for its organic farming. The varied descent to Loppio is on partly tarmacked, partly gravel cart tracks. You then take the cycle path to Nago and return easily to the starting point in Arco.
Variants: 760a. Variante Maso Naranch Trail
Author’s recommendation
Don’t forget to take a break after Malga Fiavei: near a right-hand bend, a number of short paths branch off to the left through the forest to a series of First World War emplacements. These were built directly above mighty rocky outcrops and reward you with a wondrous view of Lake Garda and the surrounding mountains.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
ITRS - International Trail Rating System
The ITRS is an objective way to assess trails and routes from a biker’s perspective, evaluating four aspects:
- Technical Difficulty: riding skill level needed
- Endurance: combined effect of length, uphill and downhill
- Wilderness: amount of planning required based on mobile phone reception, rescue options, water supply and wildlife
- Exposure: consequences of a fall
Discover more about the ITRS system and check the classification of this tour in the photo gallery.
Safety Tips
- Always wear your helmet.
- Plan your ride.
- You share the trail with other users. Yield right of way to hikers.
- Let your speed be determined by your experience.
- Ride slowly on crowded trails, overtake with politeness and respect.
- Cycle only on authorized and open trails.
- Avoid muddy trails in order not to damage them further.
- Respect public and private property.
- Always be self-sufficient.
- Do not cycle solo in remote areas.
This information is subject to inevitable variations, so none of these indications are absolute. It is not entirely possible to avoid giving inexact or imprecise information, given how quickly environmental and weather conditions can change. For this reason, we decline any responsibility for changes which the user may encounter. In any case, it is advisable to check environment and weather conditions before setting out.
Tips and suggestions
Picked your route? Now find the right experts to go with it. Make the most of every ride with support from local MTB specialists – from guides and rentals to shuttle services and workshops.Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The main towns in Garda Trentino - Riva del Garda, Arco, Torbole sul Garda, Nago – are connected by several urban and intercity bus lines which will take you to the starting point of tours or in the immediate surroundings.
You can also get to Riva del Garda and Torbole sul Garda by the public ferry service.
Up-to-date information on timetables and routes.
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Directions
Find out how to reach Garda Trentino.
Parking
Parking in Caneve (5 minutes walk to the town centre).
Paid parking: Foro Boario, near the bridge (Via Caproni Maini) or the post office (Via Monache).
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Garda Trentino BIKE Map – Available in the info points of Garda Trentino (Riva del Garda, Arco, Torbole sul Garda, Ledro, Comano Terme)
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 sudden drop in your energy levels. The unexpected things are part of the fun!
Remember to thoroughly evaluate the type of route you plan on doing, the locations you intend to cross and the current season. Has it been raining? Attention: The paths may be slippery and require more caution.
What do I need to bring on my bike tour?
- An adequate water supply according to your needs (considering temperature, possibility of refuelling and duration of the route)
- Plenty of snacks (for example, dried fruit or energy bars)
- Waterproof / Windproof jacket
- A spare top / spare socks (Descending in a sweaty garment, will make you cold).
- Suncream
- Sunglasses
- Bike gloves/mitts
- Map or GPS device
- Bike lights: best placed on your helmet or handlebars. (It is always best to be prepared)
- Bike repair kit for punctures and mechanical breakdowns
- First aid kit
- Emergency whistle
It is always advised to let someone know where you plan to go and how long you expect to be.
Emergency telephone number 112.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
