Rifugio del Valico

A very challenging route, both for the long, steep climb, with pushing sections, up to the hut, and for the descent, steep technical and difficult from start to finish, without a moment's respite, but also a lot of fun for those with good descent technique and a bike with adequate suspension. On the ascent we try to avoid as much as possible the asphalt with challenging cuts, although a long part cannot be avoided. When you then arrive at the Leiter Alm (refreshment hut), you have to do a section with your bike on your back; the rest of the trail up to the Pass is all up and down from the bike, but a bit more pedalable.

When you get to the Valico hut (refreshment) though, you are rewarded for all your efforts and can rest on the large meadows or benches with beautiful views of the Alps and Dolomites. Now 1500 meters of elevation gain await us on Trail 7, all technical and challenging to know how to interpret in order to also have fun. After a short asphalt section, again a fun slightly downhill trail, a connecting section and a last trail bring us back to Merano. Ideal for bikers with bikes from the abundant excursions.