Monte Pizzocolo - Corna di Salò

Climbing to the top of Mount Pizzocolo, 1581m asl and 1500m from the lake is no joke, reaching and conquering the top of this spectacular mountain is a satisfaction for any biker.

Excellent route for MTB XC/AM, 98% rideable with 42km and 1900m total elevation gain.

The route starts from Salò; you follow the provincial road along the lake for about 10km until you reach Toscolano Maderno; here begins the real climb to the top of Mount Pizzoccolo; the climb is hard and tiring on dirt road with very high gradients, but the lake view panorama definitely repays the immense effort.

The last 500 meters you will be forced to push, or rather shoulder the mtb, to reach the summit where you can enjoy a breathtaking view, an overhang gives us a view that sweeps over the Adamello, the Valvestino dam and the whole lake with Gargnano and its hamlets.

Now a fantastic and endless descent (1300m elevation gain) totally on single track awaits you, alternating somewhat technical stretches with very smooth and fast ones; the trail is excellent and all doable in the saddle.

To make sure you don't miss anything; a few kilometers before reaching the lake, take the detour uphill and after about 20 minutes you are ready to ride the famous "Corna di Salò" trail that will take you back to your starting point; the descent is perfect for a full all-mountain MTB or enduro and alternates fast stretches with technical, but not extreme, sections, perfect for those who like descents all to ride.