Tour 1421 – The Bishop and the Hermit

This tour wends its way across the western side of the Mendola until it reaches the high-altitude Roen mountain pastures. It features steep climbs which will be rewarded by a fun single trail descent boasting one or two more technical stretches.{

<p>The dense forest on the western flank of the Roen is home to two locations dedicated to a hermit and a bishop respectively. </p> <p>You can reach the locations by biking on a demanding yet varied route which starts in Coredo: let your mind wander as you take in the scenery, which includes two artificial lakes above the aforementioned locations.</p> <p>The tour kicks off with gradually more demanding climbs until you reach the cement ramp towards Malga Smarano: this is where you will have to give all you’ve got to overcome the course.</p> <p>The first part of the route to Malga Sanzeno develops on a demanding, technical hiking path. The second part leads to the Vescovo hut, and then continues on a pleasant forest path to the legendary Sanctuary of San Romedio. </p> <p>Return to Coredo by taking a steep forest path.</p>