アルシエの山小屋＆キャビン・トップ20

Grappa peak with a 360° view

Refreshment point with excellent first courses

The question is: why is this place worth visiting? The answer is only one: because the landscape is wonderful, because there is a spectacular view, because it is a site of historical importance, because in this place emotions and thoughts are unleashed. Getting there by the route I took is not difficult or dangerous and with the snow it is a spectacle. Good legs and in a few hours you can get there.

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.

The current structures are renovated military barracks from the Great War

A nice itinerary on Monte Grappa, with a good gradient, is the ring that from Borso del Grappa leads to Campocroce.

The Bassano Refuge, a few steps from the Military Memorial, was built in 1896 by the Italian Alpine Club (Bassano section) as a "hut" to make it easier for members who went there on excursions to stop. During the Second World War the refuge was burned down. It was later reopened in 1949 after being restructured, enlarged and equipped with a large parking lot. Today the refuge is equipped with a restaurant seating around 250 with a panoramic view of the Venetian plain, a bar and a room for packed lunches. Managed by the Coletto family since 2002, it is open all year round and closes on Tuesdays from November to April.