2022 Bike Marathon Garda Trentino Ronda Extrema

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2022 Bike Marathon Garda Trentino Ronda Extrema

The hardest route of the Bike Festival Marathon 2022 is the Ronda Extrema: 82 km, 3458 meters of difference in height and the overcome of the highest point at an altitude of 1.433 in Prà dei Muci

Leaving the Ronda Grande route at Malga Vigo, the Ronda Extrema continues to Cadregoni, Naone and Duson. It will be the Adamello glacier that will stop even the most competitive bikers for a moment. Up there, at about 3500 meters of altitude, pages of history have been written related to the war events. At Malga Valbona there is the highest point of the Ronda to overcome, Prà dei Muci, where on the adjacent ridge, is located the famous “Becco dell’Aquila”. Half of the Ronda is done, the trail passes from Pozza Bella on the same route as the Ronda Grande to Semont where, instead, the Grande continues downhill and the Extrema returns to ask for a last uphill effort to arrive at S. Giovanni’s church. In Coste starts the downhill to La Selva, Dos del Clef and continues on the same final section of the Ronda Grande to the finish line in Riva del Garda. The Ronda Grande is recommended for ambitious and advanced bikers.

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2026 Bike Marathon Garda Trentino Ronda Extrema

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Bike Festival Ronda Estrema
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83 km, 3,434 m of climbing: the ultimate Garda Trentino Bike Marathon challenge. Relentless climbs, 1,433 m at Prà dei Muci and a finish earned the hard way.

Open

difficult

Distance 84.2 km

7:30 h

3,434 m

1,477 m

69 m

Ronda Extrema is the queen stage of the Garda Trentino Bike Marathon: 83 kilometres, 3,434 metres of elevation gain and a course designed for experienced, well-trained riders only. The race starts in the historic centre of Riva del Garda and heads inland via Varone, Cologna and Gavazzo towards Tenno and Ville del Monte, with constant views over Lake Garda. After passing Lake Tenno and the Terra Rossa and Bastiani forest roads, the route climbs towards Monte Calino and follows the Ronda Grande course up to Malga Vigo (1,079 m).

From here, the Extrema truly begins: remote gravel roads lead to Cadregoni, Naone and Duson, with the Adamello massif dominating the horizon. The Senter de Mez climbs to Malga Valbona and Prà dei Muci (1,433 m), the highest point of the race, running along the ridge of the Becco dell’Aquila.

Beyond the halfway mark, the course returns via Pozza Bella and Semont, but there is no relief: a final climb leads to the church of San Giovanni before the long run-in to the finish. From Coste the route drops to La Selva and Dos del Clef, then rejoins the Ronda Grande for the final kilometres back to Riva del Garda.

Author’s recommendation

Prà dei Muci, is so called following a legend that wanted the haystacks turned into piles of earth because of a divine punishment for not having sanctified the Holy Days

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Staff Outdoor Garda Trentino

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Difficulty

S3 difficult

Overall difficulty

difficult

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

Prà dei Muci, 1,477 m

Lowest point

Riva del Garda, 69 m

Best time of year

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Track types

Asphalt

12.3 km

Dirt road

4.7 km

Forested/wild trail

40.1 km

Path

14 km

Road

11.3 km

Unknown

1.7 km

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Safety information

Safety Tips

Always wear your helmet.
Plan your ride.
You share the trail with other users. Yield right of way to hikers.
Let your speed be determined by your experience.
Ride slowly on crowded trails, overtake with politeness and respect.
Cycle only on authorized and open trails.
Avoid muddy trails in order not to damage them further.
Respect public and private property.
Always be self-sufficient.
Do not cycle solo in remote areas.

This information is subject to inevitable variations, so none of these indications are absolute. It is not entirely possible to avoid giving inexact or imprecise information, given how quickly environmental and weather conditions can change. For this reason, we decline any responsibility for changes which the user may encounter. In any case, it is advisable to check environment and weather conditions before setting out.

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Roadbook

Start Riva del Garda (historic centre) → Varone → Cologna → Gavazzo → climb to Tenno → Ville del Monte → Lake Tenno → Terra Rossa forest road → Strada dei Bastiani → Bastiani → Vedesè → Sella di Calino → Vespana → descend to Lomasona → Prial → climb to San Silvestro → Malga Vigo (1,079 m) → Extrema split on gravel → Cadregoni → singletrack to Naone → climb to Duson → Senter de Mez → Malga Valbona → Prà dei Muci / Becco dell’Aquila (1,433 m) → Pozza Bella → Semont → climb to San Giovanni church → Coste → descent to La Selva → Dos del Clef → climb to Bocca di Tovo → back to Calino → Rancion trail → Novino → Volta di Nò → Varignano → finish in Riva del Garda.

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Info Point Riva del Garda
E-Bike Stop Info point Riva del Garda
Bike Stop Park Tenno - Tenno
Rifugio Malga San Giovanni

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

The main towns in Garda Trentino - Riva del Garda, Arco, Torbole sul Garda, Nago – are connected by several urban and intercity bus lines which will take you to the starting point of tours or in the immediate surroundings.

You can also get to Riva del Garda and Torbole sul Garda by the public ferry service.

Up-to-date information on timetables and routes.

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2026 Bike Marathon Garda Trentino Ronda Extrema

Directions

A22 motorway, exit: Rovereto Sud - Lake Garda. Then SS240 in the direction of Riva del Garda.

Find out how to reach Garda Trentino.

Parking

Parking near the former hospital (Via Rosmini) or the former cemetery (Viale Damiano Chiesa).

Paid parking: Terme Romane (Viale Roma), Vecchia stazione (Largo Medaglie d’Oro), Ex-agraria (Via Lutti), Area ex-Cattoi (Viale Rovereto).

Coordinates

45.886344, 10.843749

DMS

45°53'10.8"N 10°50'37.5"E

UTM

32T 643057 5083072

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Author’s map recommendations

Garda Trentino BIKE Map – Available in the info points of Garda Trentino (Riva del Garda, Arco, Torbole sul Garda, Ledro, Comano Terme)

Equipment

Riding your bike requires specific clothing and equipment, even for relatively short and easy trips. It is always better to be prepared… e.g. for bad weather or a sudden drop in your energy levels. The unexpected things are part of the fun!

Remember to thoroughly evaluate the type of route you plan on doing, the locations you intend to cross and the current season. Has it been raining? Attention: The paths may be slippery and require more caution.

What do I need to bring on my bike tour?

An adequate water supply according to your needs (considering temperature, possibility of refuelling and duration of the route)
Plenty of snacks (for example, dried fruit or energy bars)
Waterproof / Windproof jacket
A spare top / spare socks (Descending in a sweaty garment, will make you cold).
Suncream
Sunglasses
Bike gloves/mitts
Map or GPS device
Bike lights: best placed on your helmet or handlebars. (It is always best to be prepared)
Bike repair kit for punctures and mechanical breakdowns
First aid kit
Emergency whistle