Veneto’s Colls Exploration: Asolani, Berici & Euganei | Italy Hidden Gems Cycling Classic

Depart from Treviso, with an optional visit to the Pinarello headquarters boutique store. Enjoy an easy ride through pastoral landscapes and charming villages toward the Montello, a favorite training ground for local cyclists.

Venture further into the Montello or head directly to the Asolo Hills to visit the picturesque hilltop town of Asolo before arriving in beautiful Bassano del Grappa.

Choose your adventure: a relaxed ride through the scenic Valsugana Valley, a challenging ascent of the iconic Monte Grappa, or a loop through the Asolo Hills to Possagno, the birthplace of the renowned sculptor Canova.

Spend the evening wandering the streets of Bassano and savoring cicchetti, the local small-plate delicacies.

Begin at the iconic Ponte degli Alpini in Bassano, then ride to Marostica, famous for its chessboard piazza. Skirt the edge of the Asiago Plateau, choosing either a flatter route directly to the UNESCO city of Vicenza or tackling hillier terrain in the Alto Vicentino before descending to the city.

Cycle through Vicenza, home to Campagnolo components, Palladian architecture, and incredible cycling routes. Explore the Berici Hills south of town, with options ranging from a flat ride along the hills’ edge with views of Palladian villas to a more ambitious loop that heads into the hills.

After your ride, wander Vicenza’s beautiful squares and streets, known for their jewelry shops and rich history.

Today’s ride takes you to the ancient town of Arquà Petrarca, named after the medieval poet Petrarch, who spent his final years here. The flatter route skirts the edge of the Colli Berici before crossing the plains that separate the Berici and Euganei Hills.

For a more challenging option, venture deeper into the Euganei Hills, navigating winding roads and rolling terrain before arriving in the charming, historic setting of Arquà.

The Colli Euganei provide a stunning backdrop for the day’s adventures. One route leads to Este, with its striking Castello Carrarese, before continuing around the picturesque edges of the Euganei Hills, passing vineyards and quaint villages. For a more immersive experience, take the hillier path, which offers panoramic views near Teolo and passes through the serene spa town of Galzignano Terme.

Enjoy a final evening in Arquà, soaking in the tranquil atmosphere and savoring a delightful dinner in one of its cozy restaurants.

On your final day, you savour the last encounters with Veneto’s varied landscapes: from volcanic hills back to the plain, or simply a leisurely departure depending on your schedule. Enjoy a final regional breakfast, perhaps a stroll through the village, and prepare for your onward travel or flight home. The ride may be light or omitted depending on your departure time, but the memory of seven days of gravel adventure from Treviso, across lagoon, delta and hills, will stay with you.