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Baby Family Bike Somator

Val di Gresta, Surroundings

Category
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
0:27
Duration in hours
Distance
4.3
Distance in km
Suggested period
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A fun trail for children and families suitable for the little ones.

Park the car at Passo Bordala and then jump into the saddle, following the signs for Rifugio Somator. The route develops with pleasant ups and downs between cultivated fields and beech and larch forests, is about 4 km round trip and has an altitude difference of 87 metres.

Once you reach the Somator refuge, you can enjoy the silence of the surrounding mountains and recharge your batteries to return to the uphill road, and in the blink of an eye you will reach your car.

Further information and useful links

 For more information on routes, bike services (rentals, workshops, shops) and cycling friendly accommodation: Garda Trentino - +39 0464 554444

Route info
Easy
Route number
Distance
4,3 km
Duration
27 min
Altitude difference (+)
87 m
Altitude difference (-)
85 m
Physical effort
Highest point
1.327 m
Lowest point
1.251 m
Suggestions

The Rifugio Somator is the ideal spot to enjoy a well-deserved rest among the green peaks of the Gresta Valley before tackling the descent.

Safety guidelines

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

1.         Always wear your helmet.

2.        Plan your ride.

3.        You share the trail with other users. Yield right of way to hikers.

4.       Let your speed be determined by your experience.

5.        Ride slowly on crowded trails, overtake with politeness and respect.

6.       Cycle only on authorized and open trails.

7.        Avoid muddy trails in order not to damage them further.

8.       Respect public and private property.

9.       Always be self-sufficient.

10.     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.

 

 

Punto di partenza
Passo Bordala
Directions

The first section of the route, which leads from the green meadows of Passo Bordala to the Somator Refuge, is characterised by a false-flat, while the last section, about half a kilometre, becomes a little more challenging, but in the blink of an eye you will reach the refuge, a destination for a regenerating break for both adults and children, the latter of whom will be able to enjoy the beautiful weather and have fun in the playground surrounded by the green mountains of the Val di Gresta.

After the right recharge, it is time to return to the starting point and start the descent that will soon reach the Bordala Pass.

public transportation

The Gresta Valley area can be reached from the other centres of Garda Trentino by the extra-urban bus line 332 (Rovereto - Mori - Riva del Garda - Arco - Bolognano).

Once you reach the stop in Mori, we suggest you continue with a bike shuttle that will take you as far as Passo Bordala.

 

Updated information on timetables and routes.

How to get there
Where to park
Free parking area at Passo Bordala.

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.

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