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Lex Shatilov went mountain biking
3 days ago
Passo Tremalzo · Panorama Traverse
The classic of classics on Lake Garda: up the legendary Ponale road from Riva, along Lake Ledro, then the long climb to Passo Tremalzo (~1,700 m) and the WWI military road descent through rock tunnels and endless switchbacks via Passo Nota. About 67 km and 2,200 m of climbing —…
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Lex Shatilov went mountain biking
5 days ago
Monte Corno MTB trail
Route 763 — the Monte Corno Trail loop, ridden from Riva del Garda. The climb starts past Bolognano: a steady gravel forest road that switchbacks its way up nearly 1,000 vertical meters, first between chestnut groves, then deep in the woods. Don’t skip the detour at one of the upper…
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Lex Shatilov went mountain biking
7 days ago
Variante Piazzole - Trail
The 743d ‘Variante Piazzole’ — the trail-heavy way to ride the Bocca di Tovo classic, started from Riva del Garda instead of Arco. The climb is the familiar grind up the San Giovanni al Monte road past Doss del Clef and its odd summit cross. The variant branches off before…
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Lex Shatilov went mountain biking
June 2, 2026
San Giovanni × Laghel Link-Up
A local’s remix: this ride links the best section of the signed San Giovanni trail with the Laghel trail into one continuous loop from Riva del Garda. Up the San Giovanni side first, then instead of the standard return, the route swings over and drops through the Laghel valley —…
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Lex Shatilov went mountain biking
May 29, 2026
Bocca del Tovo Trail
Route 743 — the Bocca di Tovo Trail-Tour, ridden from Riva del Garda. The long climb goes up the San Giovanni al Monte road to Doss del Clef with its quirky summit cross, then a forest track to the high point at Bocca di Tovo, just under 1,100 m. A…
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Lex Shatilov went mountain biking
May 27, 2026
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Lex Shatilov went mountain biking
May 26, 2026
Monte d’Oro MTB from Riva del Garda
An unusual one — and that’s exactly why it’s here. From Riva del Garda the route climbs through Campi and follows an old military road almost to the top of Monte d’Oro. The way down starts with a short technical descent across open meadow — a rare surface for this…
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Lex Shatilov went mountain biking
May 18, 2026
Malga Grassi MTB Ride
A proper leg-burner with a delicious reward: the climb from Riva del Garda up to Malga Grassi (~1,200 m), a working mountain hut where they serve authentic local cuisine — polenta, cheese and cured meats made right there. About 20 km and 950+ m of climbing, then a flowy descent…
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Lex Shatilov went mountain biking
May 13, 2026
Lake Cavedine Bike Tour
A long, scenic ride into the Garda highlands: from Riva del Garda through the Sarca valley, past vineyards, olive groves and the dramatic rock walls of the Marocche, up to the quiet waters of Lago di Cavedine. About 48 km with only ~430 m of climbing — big distance, gentle…
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Lex Shatilov went gravel riding
May 4, 2026
Riva - Garda - Peschiera. Back by train
One day, the whole of Lake Garda: ride the eastern shore from Riva del Garda to Malcesine, float up Monte Baldo by cable car (bikes allowed — and the view from ~1,700 m over the entire lake is worth the trip alone), then a long, glorious descent to the town…
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Lex Shatilov went for a bike ride
May 3, 2026
Monte Brione Loop
The perfect first ride on Lake Garda: an easy loop around Monte Brione, the wedge-shaped hill rising right between Riva del Garda and Torbole. Just 8 km and ~250 m of climbing, starting and ending at Porto San Nicolò — but the views punch far above the effort: the whole…
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Lex Shatilov went for a bike ride
May 2, 2026
Campi Climb & Descent
Short, sweet and surprisingly rewarding: the climb from Riva del Garda up to Campi, a quiet hilltop village sitting ~600 m above the lake. About 13 km and 575 m of ascent at a steady, manageable gradient — and then the payoff: a flowing descent through the forest almost all…
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Lex Shatilov went mountain biking
April 20, 2026
Monte Velo forest uphill and safe descent
The Monte Velo loop from Riva del Garda: a long, steady climb on forest roads — about 1,350 m of it over 47 km — and then the part that makes this ride special. The descent runs down the paved mountain road: a ribbon of switchbacks with barely any traffic…
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Lex Shatilov went gravel riding
March 31, 2026
Riva–Bardolino Gravel Ride
The big gravel day: 122 km from Riva del Garda down to Bardolino and back. The way south is fast and quiet — cycle paths through Nago and Mori, then the Adige valley bike path before the route breaks west across vineyards and secondary roads into wine country. Bardolino itself…
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