A fairly demanding route winding through the villages and green mountains of the Gresta Valley.
You park your car in the village of Ronzo-Chienis and then jump into the saddle, following the signs first to Passo Bordala and then to Rifugio Somator. The route is mainly on an asphalted road, with a difference in altitude of medium difficulty, about 556 metres. Once you reach the Somator Refuge, you can enjoy the silence of the surrounding mountains and recharge your batteries to return to the starting point by pedalling uphill for a short distance, then enjoying the descent and riding a final stretch on a false-flat to reach the car.
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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.
The first section of the route, the one from Ronzo-Chienis through the meadows of Passo Bordala to the Rifugio Somator is the main climb of this route. Once we reach the Rifugio Somator, it is time for a recharge! We start off again and cover a stretch of ascent before beginning the descent, which will then wind its way through the forest before returning to the asphalt road and the last steep stretch that will lead us back to the starting point.
The Valle di Gresta area can be reached from the other centres of Garda Trentino by extra-urban bus line 332 (Rovereto - Mori - Riva del Garda - Arco - Bolognano).
Once you get off at the bus stop in Mori you can catch the bus that will take you to the historic centre of Ronzo-Chienis via the extra-urban line 310 (Rovereto - Mori - S. Felice - Ronzo Chienis), alternatively we suggest you continue by bike shuttle that will take you to Ronzo
Park Ronzo-Chienis
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?
It is always advised to let someone know where you plan to go and how long you expect to be.
Emergency telephone number 112.
