Santa Barbara Gravel Tour

Safety Tips 

1. Always wear your helmet.
2. Plan your ride.
3. Obey the road signs, stop at traffic lights and do not ride on the wrong side of the road.
4. You share the trail with other users. Yield right of way to hikers.
5. Respect public and private property.
6. Do not cycle solo in remote areas.
7. 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.

From the church square, follow Provincial Road SP88 towards Passo San Barbara. This first section is entirely on asphalt and features steep, continuous gradients. Although relatively short, it is the most physically demanding part of the route. Once at the pass, the itinerary continues downhill to the Velo area, offering a smooth and scenic ride.

From here, the route climbs again towards Malga Zanga, which provides a possible rest stop along the way. The section between Malga Zanga and the Castil area follows a trail and an unpaved road with an uneven surface, requiring greater care and a basic level of confidence in handling the bike. After this section, the route continues towards the Sant’Antonio area and then reaches the Gombino area, where you turn right onto a forest road in the Fratte area.

At the end of the forest section, turn right again onto the provincial road and then immediately right onto a network of minor roads running through the cultivated fields of the Val di Gresta. From this point, the route is mainly downhill and leads back towards Ronzo Chienis through an open and well-kept agricultural landscape, eventually returning to the starting point.

Up-to-date information on timetables and routes.

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.