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Santa Barbara Gravel Tour

Val di Gresta, Arco

Category

Difficulty

Intermediate

Duration

1:30

Duration in hours

Distance

14.1

Distance in km

Status

open

Suggested period

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Description Details Turn-by-turn directions How to get there Equipment

A panoramic gravel loop unfolding on the Val di Gresta plateau—known as the “vegetable garden of Trentino”—amid terraced fields, woodlands and wide-open views over the Vallagarina.

The route mixes compact gravel roads, farm tracks and low-traffic tarmac, making it ideal for a relaxed yet rewarding gravel ride—perfect also for those new to this kind of cycling.

It climbs gradually to the plateau, offering open views and an authentic rural setting, then returns on a flowing, never-technical descent. The profile is varied but always rideable, with no brutal ramps.

Best suited to gravel bikes with 38–40 mm tyres, especially useful if the surface is loose after rain. There are no technical sections or demanding singletrack: ideal for beginners, light bikepacking, or recovery rides.

Ronzo-Chienis

Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Tommaso Prugnola), Garda Trentino

Further information and useful links

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details

Scenic
Insider tip
Round trip

Route info

Intermediate

Route number

Distance

14,1 km

Duration

1 h 30 min

Altitude difference (+)

511 m

Altitude difference (-)

511 m

Technical skills

Physical effort

Scenary

Highest point

1.285 m

Lowest point

966 m

Suggestions

A route that winds through the cultivated fields of the Valle di Gresta.

Safety guidelines

It is quite difficult to identify the suggested route without using a navigation system to follow the gpx track provided.

Safety Tips

Always wear your helmet.
Plan your ride.
Obey the road signs, stop at traffic lights and do not ride on the wrong side of the road.
You share the trail with other users. Yield right of way to hikers.
Respect public and private property.
Do not cycle solo in remote areas.
Make sure your bike lights are working.

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

Ronzo Chienis

Directions

Church Ronzo Chienis -> S. Barbara -> Monte Velo -> Malga Castil -> Piar -> Fratte -> Prà del Lago

public transportation

The area around Val di Gresta is connected by the intercity bus lines 310 (Rovereto-Mori- Valle S. Felice- Ronzo Chienis) and 318 (Valle S. Felice- Manzano - Nomesino) to the other places in Garda Trentino.

Up-to-date information on timetables and routes.

How to get there

Find out how you can reach Garda Trentino.

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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