Top 6 Caves メッツァーネディソットでの

The trail runs just below the town of Cerro V.se and it is possible to see 14 entrances to the mines, one after the other, where coal was extracted up until a century ago. There are 14 small ravines, partly blocked, with an explanatory panel from which you can understand the history and above all the difficulties of working in these quarries.

if you listen closely, you can hear the water running in this 2,000-year-old aqueduct

Phenomenal, but can only be visited by appointment on the website of Santa Maria delle Stelle. Only on Saturday and Sunday.

From the Ongarine quarry a rock was extracted consisting of a hard, coarse, milky-coloured limestone, full of small lenticular marine shells (nummulites). The material from this quarry was known especially for its great resistance against ice and, therefore, it was frequently used in masonry work along watercourses. It was also used for fortification work or for bread ovens. Source: https://verona.com/it/verona/avesa/

Small church at the end of the village. Looking frontally at the church on the right there is a fountain for refilling. To the left of the same begins the road called "Piccolo Stelvio" (all unpaved), passable both by bike and on foot

Recommended stage during the descent (from Montecchio) towards Quinzano. On the left you can see the caves and a glimpse of the city.

For more information https://www.visitlessinia.eu/it/grotta-del-monte-capriolo-18 It is around 10 ° C in the cave, so remember to bring suitable clothing.

On the left the "Piccolo Stelvio" climb starts, on the right a nice climb that leads to Maroni