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Grappa peak with a 360° view

Worth seeing, shame the bar is closed

Memorial to the Italians killed in a massacre in 1944.

Very hospitable old inn where you can find excellent beers, giant bruschetta, club sandwiches and other tasty dishes. In winter there is a wood stove that I use to warm up after the descent from Grappa.

The sanctuary of the Madonna del Covolo is a point of reference for Christians in the area.

The first oratory is from the twelfth century, the current building, in neoclassical style, is from the nineteenth century. The Sanctuary (not very large) is very beautiful and welcoming.

The Bassano refuge is located on the top of Monte Grappa, at 1,750 meters above sea level, and is the only refreshment point near the Sacrario. The structure offers a panoramic view that ranges from the Veneto plain to the Dolomites and offers typical dishes of Venetian cuisine, such as pappardelle with wild boar and gnocchi with mountain cheeses. The refuge is a resting place for hikers and cyclists, and is open all year round, with closures on Mondays and Tuesdays during the winter. Monte Grappa is known for its historical and natural importance. An ideal destination for mountain and history lovers, it offers a 360-degree view and numerous trails, as well as being a point of reference for the memory of the world wars. The summit is accessible via trails, asphalt roads and cycle paths.

If you cycle up Monte Grappa, you should not miss a visit to the "Ossarium", a monumental memorial to the soldiers who died here in the senseless trench warfare during the First World War. The road up Monte Grappa ends at a large car park at Rifugio Bassano. From here, it is only a long flight of stairs to the Ossarium and then you can admire the extensive Ossarium and enjoy the overwhelming view. On my first visit, I pushed my racing bike up the stairs because I didn't have a lock with me. On my second visit with my friend, we locked the bikes in the car park and climbed up.