Anello con scalata al Passo della Mendola
Race cycling • Val di Non
Anello con scalata al Passo della Mendola
Classico giro tra la Val di Non e la Valle dell'Adige
Grande tour ad anello di 99 km che attraversa quasi interamente la Val di Non congiungendosi al territorio altoatesino della Val d'Adige per poi fare ritorno valicando il famoso Passo della Mendola.
recommended route
Race cycling
· Val di Non
Loop with climb to Mendola Pass
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Attraversata della Val di Non con scalata al Passo della MendolaPhoto: APT Val di Non, APT Val di Non
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.Tips and suggestions
Those who want to avoid the long climb to Mendola Pass should know that from the center of Caldaro it is possible to go up to the nearby village of Sant’Antonio where a convenient funicular goes up to the pass in only 9 minutes!
https://www.sii.bz.it/it/titoli-di-viaggio/funicolare-mendola
Roadbook
From the center of Cles continue towards Tuenno to cross the entire west bank of the Val di Non. After passing Denno, the descent ends at a junction under the main road where you need to continue straight, staying on the right and following the signs for Ton. The road continues with a slight descent and after crossing a bridge it begins to climb until the junction with state road 73, which you take to the right towards Trento until reaching the locality of Rocchetta. This detour avoids the traffic of state road 43.
From Rocchetta continue on the main road and pass through Mezzolombardo and Mezzocorona, then continue towards Roverè della Luna. You now proceed into South Tyrol along flat secondary roads until Caldaro and its namesake lake. A few kilometers after the village, you will notice the obvious junction on the left for the Mendola Pass. Here begins the long climb of 14 kilometers with almost 1000 meters of elevation gain, which every day sees hundreds of cyclists tackle its 15 switchbacks!
From the Pass, a well-deserved descent will reward your efforts and allow you to enjoy the beautiful views of the Val di Non and the Brenta Dolomites. Follow the signs for Cles and Trento until the junction at Dermulo. Here you join the heavily trafficked main road, which with one last climb takes you back to Cles.
Directions
From the Brenner A22 motorway take the Trento Nord exit and continue towards the Val di Non on SS43. At Dermulo continue in the direction of the Val di Non.Parking
In the villages of the valleyCoordinates
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Equipment
We recommend filling your water bottle before tackling the Mendola pass.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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