756. Passo S. Uldarico (Cross Country)
Mountainbiking • Garda Trentino and Valle di Ledro
756. Passo S. Uldarico (Cross Country)
A short loop around the small mountain which divides the valley of Cavedine and its homonymous lake. With the exception of a short unstable section, the route is fairly easy going.
<p>With a length of 17km and an altitude difference of just under 550 meters, this tour is<strong> suitable for most abilities</strong>. <br/>As anticipated, the last part of the descent is the most challenging due to a single stretch of bumpy terrain. The rest of the route develops on quiet secondary roads, easy gravel tracks and short stretches along the provincial roads of Cavedine.</p> <p>This is a very quiet, rural area - where the influence of tourism is rarely perceived. Enjoyable all year round , the route leads from Val di Cavedine, located at the foot of Monte Bondone, to the Sarca Valley. <strong>Lake Cavedine is certainly a sight to behold with the Brento and Casale mountain groups</strong> in the background. As with the other itineraries: the inhabited areas do not offer route signposts, therefore, the route information supplied here can always come in handy.</p>
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Passo S. Uldarico (Cross Country)
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Drena Castle and in the background the MarocchePhoto: Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Tommaso Prugnola), Garda Trentino
Varied exploratory circuit with an interesting variant.
Signage: 756. Passo San Udalrico - Tour
The Passo Udalrico crosses from Drena over into the Valle di Cavedine. This you reach after just over four kilometres on minor roads with little traffic. From the pass, turn left along a road to Chiesetta di Maria Ausiliatrice, passing a lovely set of stations of the cross. Then, a few bends further on, take a forest track and enter the woods. You then coast easily downhill until, after about 9 km, you have the choice of descending via a short, easy trail to the road that leads back towards Drena, or to tackle the appealing San Siro variant. The route back to Drena involves ups and downs on different surfaces and paths, all the time enjoying a beautiful view of Lago di Cavedine and the landscape of the Marocche. Right at the end you climb up the road to Drena Castle.
Author’s recommendation
Visitors can climb to the top of the tower of Drena Castle, no less than 25 off the ground, which affords a spectacular view of the Marocche and the Valle della Sarca.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
ITRS - International Trail Rating System
The ITRS is an objective way to assess trails and routes from a biker’s perspective, evaluating four aspects:
- Technical Difficulty: riding skill level needed
- Endurance: combined effect of length, uphill and downhill
- Wilderness: amount of planning required based on mobile phone reception, rescue options, water supply and wildlife
- Exposure: consequences of a fall
Discover more about the ITRS system and check the classification of this tour in the photo gallery.
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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The route starts near to Drena castle, in the nearby car park. Initially you will not find the route directions (number 755). First, take the provincial road towards the beautiful village of Drena, leaving the castle behind you. After about 400 meters, cross the road to take the initially steep - Via Rovereto on your left. Follow this quiet internal lane, which leads you to proceed parallel to the provincial road below. After crossing the locality of Naroncol you will again meet the provincial road. Cross this, and after a few hundred metres, turn right - dropping down into Luch. Still riding on asphalt, at the next junction (now led by the signs) - turn left / northwards to ride through the crop fields of the Cavedine valley. After a short gravel track taking you to a crossroads, keep right towards the centre of Masi di Vigo. And before reaching the built-up area turn left again heading north, until you once again meet the provincial road at Passo San Udalrico.
Continue right on the main road, and after around 200 meters turn left to climb up Via Coste, reaching a village of the same name. This road is characterised by a very Italian sight - the stations of the cross, leading you up to a small church. Here continue straight ahead, following the road to discover the route signage which indicates you to continue on the forest road. Ride downhill on the pleasant, undulating path, which is stable and quite flowing. At the end of the forest, continue straight until you reach the stop sign where you must keep left on Via Trebi. Next you will find yourself in an archaeological area which you must leave on your, following the main road. If you want to lengthen your adventure, you could always follow the directions of route 753, which then rejoins this. Otherwise, continuing straight on the road, you will shortly begin to descend, with Lake Cavedine and the Sarca valley below you.
Guided by the signposts - take the second fork that you shall meet on your left, interrupting the descent to continue on a slightly uphill, gravel road.
At the end of the road continue straight to face the last downhill stretch, the most technical part of the whole route. Having successfully tackled this section, you shall once again meet the provincial road to Cavedine. Here turn left, going uphill for about a kilometre over a couple of divine hairpin bends to once again reach your start point.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Drena is connected by the intercity bus lines 204 (Riva del Garda – Cavedine – Trento) to the other places in Garda Trentino.
Stop in the locality Marocche on request.
Up-to-date information on timetables and routes.
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Directions
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Parking
Parking along the main road near the castle or in the locality Marocche, near the Tamburello sports field.
Coordinates
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
It is always advised to let someone know where you plan to go and how long you expect to be.
Emergency telephone number 112.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Weather at the starting point
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