748. Padaro - Salt de la Cavra - Laghel

A short, yet challenging ride around Arco, testing both your physical fitness and bike handling skills.

<p>The ascent from the olive groves of Arco leading to Padaro alternates between sections of gravel and cement. The gradients here can reach a leg-busting 20%, but the views of High Garda are very much worth the effort. Continue to climb on an asphalted section to meet the gravel track on the right. Here you will discover the first very technical section of terrain: due to its morphology, and of course - gradient. One section in particular is difficult to cross due to a landslide, meaning the terrain is loose with little possibility for improvement.</p> <p>The second stretch of descent on a dirt / gravel road, although quite steep and sometimes loose in sections, does not present any significant technical difficulties. Keep in mind however, that the various cemented sections when wet, or during the autumn period can prove more of a challenge due to loss of traction.</p>