Lessinia Trentina, land of alpine meadows
Prairies, beechwoods and Alpine shepherd’s huts with stone roofs
Lessinia Trentina, a plateau unknown to mass tourism. A real paradise for all outdoor sports lovers: hiking, mountain biking or snowshoeing, you just have to choose!
Climb up steep hairpin turns that ascend from the valley floor up to Sega di Ala. As you go up you will see the most beautiful panoramas stretching from the Valle dell’Adige to the Dolomites. You are at the border between the province of Trento and that of Verona, in an ancient countryside, suspended between land and sky, where the silence is broken only by the sound of the wind.
The characteristic Alpine shepherd’s huts with stone roofs, used for summer pasture to this day, tell the story of this hidden plateau, which has always been geared to sheep-farming. Allow yourself to slow down and, if you wish, you can visit a petting farm where the little ones will have the chance to get to know goats, cows and other cute animals.
If you like mountain biking, in Spring and Summer try the extensive network of paths and dirt roads with relatively easy elevation gain.
If your passion lies in road bike and gravel, try out the different itineraries in Lessinia by taking on one of the toughest ascents in the whole of Europe: we are talking about the steep ascent to Sega di Ala, with its 1100 mt altitude difference and stretches steeper than 22%. The race bike itinerary “climbing to Lessinia” includes the tough ascent.
In winter go for a walk on these paths with snowshoes or experiences the thrill of snow walking, nordic walking on the snow. The 16 km long Lessinia ring is recommended for gorgeous views in unspoilt nature. Passo Fittanze has also a piste for nordic skiing.
If you want an adventure in direct contact with nature, the Lessina plateau is the place for you!