Choose how to explore La Via Delle PREALPI!

A whole host of routes to follow on horseback, foot or mountain bike.

Visit the Prealps: an extraordinary, unexplored and exquisite area stretching from Lake Garda to Cansiglio (and back again). The enchanting landscape changes continually as you walk or ride along. With its unblemished natural landscape, towering Alpine peaks in the background, mountain huts, shepherds’ huts and some of the most beautiful little villages in Italy, the Prealp Path will take your breath away. It is a place where you can spontaneously make genuine connections with people.

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Flora Rossi

Regional Nature Guide, National AIGAE Guide

Walks of emotions, experiences, stories, nature, animals, sustainability

Alpago e Cansiglio

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Anna Sella

Mid-mountain guide

The difference between who sees nature and who lives it!

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Elena Torresan

Environmental Hiking Guide

Silence does not ask questions, but it gives us an answer to everything.

Monte Grappa

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Fabio Zanivan

MTB Guide

The bicycle chain is the only chain that sets us free.

Praderadego e San Boldo

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Gianluca Bellin

Alpine Guide

When you go to the mountains with passion, you never get lost, and you always see the sun, even when it's not there.

Monte Grappa

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Francesco Segnegni

Environment and Forestry Doctor - Environmental hiking guide

You will find more in the woods than in books. Trees and stones will teach you what you cannot learn from masters...

Lessinia

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Filippo Berlucchi

Mtb guide

Riding slowly to see everything

Lessinia

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Mauro Varaschin

Regional Nature Guide, National AIGAE Guide

I like to spread the culture of respect for the environment and the unique beauty of the places where I am lucky...

Praderadego e San Boldo

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Paolo Asnicar

Alpine and Mtb guide

Passion for sharing emotions! I love MTB and all mountain sports

Piccole Dolomiti

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Elvia Caregnato

Equestrian tour guide; western riding instructor

The amazon of the Piana di Marcesina

Marcesina

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Explore the area from Lake Garda to Cansiglio and much more besides

La Via delle PREALPI takes in no fewer than 12 different areas, including Monte Grappa, Valpolicella, Lake Garda, the Piccole Dolomiti (Little Dolomites) and Asiago. Part of the charm of these spellbinding spots lies in the fact that they are largely unexplored!

Begin your journey of discovery through a part of the world whose natural wonders remain intact and prepare to get a truly warm welcome. As well as breathtaking scenery, on the Prealp Path you will find endless pleasures of the palate thanks to the superb traditional cuisine. The selection includes mountain cheeses, cured meats, olive oil, grappa and outstanding wine. Explore the many different areas around La Via delle PREALPI!

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Horse riding, MTB and hiking routes. The Prealp Path is for everyone

Along the Prealp Path there are numerous routes and trails of varying levels of difficulty, all of which are surrounded by natural scenery and enriched by local traditions. Whether you are a beginner or an expert equestrian, a pro mountain biker or a simple enthusiast, an accomplished hiker or someone who likes the occasional stroll, there will be an ideal solution for you.

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Discovering the upper Valpolicella on horseback

Valpolicella


31.6 km	06:00 h	872 m	867 m	Loop

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Horse riding on Monte Pastelletto


19.2 km	04:00 h	466 m	466 m	Loop

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Hike from Boz to Malga Canidi


9.9 km	03:00 h	358 m	353 m	Loop

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Mountain biking on the hills of Fumane in Valpolicella


31.6 km	03:00 h	870 m	879 m	Loop

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Hiking on the hills of Fumane


31.6 km	10:15 h	877 m	848 m	Loop

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Hiking excursion along the Cansiglio Ring


14.1 km	04:30 h	349 m	349 m	Loop

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Horse Riding Routes

The bonds between humans, horses and nature are closer on the trails

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MTB Routes

Enjoy the unique challenge presented by the climbs and mountain bike trails on the Prealp Path, including single track

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Hiking Routes

A whole world full of valleys and shepherds’ huts is waiting to be explored, one step at a time

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Choose how to explore La Via Delle PREALPI!

No matter how you choose to travel, when you are on the Prealp Path you never stop discovering sites from the First World War and other periods in history, not to mention art, traditions, food and wine, all in a unique natural environment.

There are hiking routes between Lake Garda and Cansiglio, horse riding trails starting on Monte Baldo and the Piccole Dolomiti (Little Dolomites), and mountain bike tracks, including cross country options. As well as numerous routes and trails, on the Prealp Path you can get to know the local area and its people by taking part in unique activities.


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Food and Wine
Nature

The broken mountain

Legendary place and geological phenomen of rare beauty

Piccole Dolomiti

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The Thermae of Recoaro

Four mineral water springs ideal for water therapy and spa treatments

Piccole Dolomiti

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The extra-virgin Valpolicella PDO oil

Intense green-gold oil, with delicate scent and hint of musk and lemon

Valpolicella

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Rock city

Called "The Key of the Highlands", a fantastic natural area

Marcesina

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Asiago PDO Cheese

Traditional cheese with fresh aroma of the Highland

Marcesina

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The Spit of Marca Trevigiana

Ancient techniques and slow gilding: the most known main dish of Marca Trevigiana.

Monte Cesen

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Museum of the Great War 1915-1918

The Museum of the Great War dedicated to the Battle of the Three Mountains

Asiago

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Itinerary of Great Trees

Natural itinerary with an unforgettable view to the Recoaro Terme Valley

Piccole Dolomiti

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Paragliding

The Massif of Monte Grappa: known worldwide for the free flight

Monte Grappa

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Castelloni of St. Mark

A maze of rocks in the beautiful nature between Valsugana and Lagorai

Marcesina

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The Valley of the Sphinxes

A path to discover the stone city: the sphinxes of Lessinia

Lessinia

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The Castle of Zumelle

A fortified castle, with millennial origin, dominating Valbelluna

Praderadego e San Boldo

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The water of Recoaro

Pure and rich water, hydro-geological heritage with numerous benefits.

Piccole Dolomiti

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Rotzo Potatoes

The oldest potato of the Sette Comuni Highland

Asiago

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Follina Abbey

Located in Follina, before the Prealps of Belluno, between history and legend.

Praderadego e San Boldo

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Piave PDO Cheese

From the Dolomites of Belluno, the versatile cheese with five ageing types

Praderadego e San Boldo

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Cison di Valmarino

Picturesque hilltop village of historical, artistic and scenic beauties

Praderadego e San Boldo

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Military Shrine of Asiago

A solemn monument to honor the fallen on Colle Leiten

Asiago

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Vezzena PDO Cheese

One of the most appreciated cheese for its organoleptic characteristics

Marcesina

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Cima Grappa military Shrine

One of the most important military ossuaries of the First World War in Veneto

Monte Grappa

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The Flowers of M. Baldo

Plants and flowers among pastures and woods on monte Baldo, toward its peak.

Monte Baldo

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The Monte Veronese PDO cheese

Typical cheese of Monti Lessini, produced with partly skimmed cow's milk.

Lessinia

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Campomolon Fort

Military fort of the Great War, built to defend Tonezza

Altopiano di Tonezza

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The Shrine of the Corona

The Shrine embedded in the rock and suspended between heaven and earth.

Monte Baldo

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Grappa Morlacco cheese

Traditional cheese of Pedemontana del Grappa

Monte Grappa

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Combai PGI Chestnut

A bright, streaked and dark brown skin, that hides the Autumn treasure

Monte Cesen

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Lisser Fort

"The Lion of the Highland"; a military fortress over Valsugana

Marcesina

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Brent de l'Art

Extraordinary canyon and caves, carved into the rock by the Ardo stream

Praderadego e San Boldo

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Mountain PDO Montasio

A great cheese connecting Alps, Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Alpago e Cansiglio

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The Contrà Pria canyons

The Canyon carved into the rock by the Astico stream and the Pozze di Arsiero

Altopiano di Tonezza

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52 Gallerie Trail

A masterpiece of military engineering 6300 mt long, on Pasubio

Piccole Dolomiti

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Prosecco Hills UNESCO World Heritage Site

A unique rural landscape due to an ancient relationship between man and nature.

Monte Cesen

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The Ponte di Veja

The most important geological monument of Lessinia: a natural arch of 50 mt!

Lessinia

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Cheese L'Enego

"Our love of the mountain area"

Marcesina

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The Molina Waterfalls Park

A quiet oasis among woods and fields enriched by rivers and waterfalls.

Valpolicella

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Astrophysical Observatory

The Observatory is located among the green meadows of the Highland

Asiago

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Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG

The worldwide famous Italian refined sparkling wine

Monte Cesen

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The truffle of Baldo

The finest and most known black truffle of Veneto

Monte Baldo

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The Sopressa Vicentina PDO

The ultimate salami of the Venetian gastronomy

Altopiano di Tonezza

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Tuono NATO base

Ancient NATO missile base on Monte Toraro, from the times of the Cold War

Altopiano di Tonezza

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Cimbri villages

The traditional and evocative lumberjacks villages of Cansiglio

Alpago e Cansiglio

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The Foza Breed

Native of the Altopiano di Asiago, this breed must be protected because it risks extinction.

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Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park

32,000 hectares of Park, to safeguard natural, historical and landsacape heritage

Nevegal e Col Visentin

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San Giorgio di Valpolicella

One of "The most beautiful villages in Italy", among vineyards and olive trees.

Valpolicella

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Belvedere Fort

Wek Gschwent or Belvedere Fort: Austrian fortress in Lavarone

Altopiano di Tonezza

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Dolomiti Bellunesi PDO Honey

Famous for its organoleptic quality, thanks to the mountain flora

Nevegal e Col Visentin

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The Valpolicella DOCG wines

Amarone Classico DOCG: symbol of Valpolicella in the world.

Valpolicella

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Chestnuts of Monfenera

The most noble fruit of the chestnut tree, flavour of the venetian autumn

Monte Grappa

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Piave River

"Sacred to the Country" River, between history and legend from Valbelluna to the sea

Monte Cesen

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Lamon PGI Bean

The most loved bean for its delicate flavour and its imperceptible skin

Nevegal e Col Visentin

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Santa Croce Lake

A body of water where nature and water sports live in perfect balance.

Alpago e Cansiglio

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MIM - Interactive Museum of Migrations

An interactive journey to understand the essence and dignity of being a migrant

Nevegal e Col Visentin

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Grappa of Bassano

The liquid courage famous among the soldiers in Monte Grappa

Monte Grappa

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The Bardolino DOC

An elegant wine characterised by a soft colour and delicately fruity scent

Monte Baldo

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Acropark Pianezze Avventura

Fun at high-altitude, experiencing path in the trees and activities in the nature

Monte Cesen

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The Bellunese Pastin

The Bellunese tasty typical dish of minced and flavoured meat.

Nevegal e Col Visentin

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Itinerary of the Silence

A masterpiece in Gallio, to remember the tragedies of the past

Marcesina

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The Cansiglio Forest

A unique place to discover, where man activities meet with the unspoiled nature

Alpago e Cansiglio

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The Brogna breed

Originally from Lessinia and Slow Food Presidia. This breed risked extinction.

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Garda Lake

The largest Italian lake with steep rocks, for your adventures and emotions!

Monte Baldo

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Alte Valli Vicentine

A wide area, rich of trekking, mtb and horse-riding itineraries

Altopiano di Tonezza

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Tonic liquor of Cansiglio

The liquor with flavour and aroma of the mountain wood

Alpago e Cansiglio

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The Alpagota breed and Alpago lamb

The lamb is a Slow Food Presidia. This breed must be valued and protected because it risks extinction.

Alpago e Cansiglio

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Cimbra beer

Unique natural mountain beer, from the tradition of the Cimbri population

Asiago

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The Regional Natural Park of Lessinia

An unspoiled oasis among Piccole Dolomiti, Verona and Monte Baldo

Lessinia

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Fulcis Palace - Civic Museum

The most important eighteenth-century building of Belluno houses the Civic Museum

Nevegal e Col Visentin

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The adventure park Boscopark

A funny and exciting way to live the mountain, also for the kids.

Lessinia

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The Tibetan bridge in Val Sorda

Suspended in the void with steel ropes: a unique experience in Veneto

Valpolicella

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Itinerary of Meatte

Itinerary of ancient military paths, with beautiful views of Monte Meatte

Monte Grappa

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The alpine hut butter

The gold of the meadows of Lessinia: the alpine hut butter, outcropping produced

Lessinia

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Park of the lakes of the valley

An evocative natural park, where beauty and silence are king.

Praderadego e San Boldo

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The red marble of Verona

"Red Verona": the limestone that characterise monuments and churches

Valpolicella

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Cultural and sporting events. Have fun on La Via Delle PREALPI!

Events and shows present countless opportunities to experience the traditions of the Prealp Path.