Trail Running Patent: 12 climbs in detail

Climb 1

THE TURNING POINT

From the Valley of Seren, and exactly from Chiesa Nuova di San Luigi, you reach Col Asia first and then get to Col Supremo. From here, take the path of "fojaroi" (typical old farmhouses recognizable by the roof covered with branches of beech leaves). You will arrive at Monte Prassolan (1842 meters), crossing the area of the Great War. You will then reach Cima Grappa by overpassing Rifugio Bocchette and the woods surrounding the Cason dei Lebi first and then the Cross dei Lebi.

STAMP:OSTERIA LA TREGUA Piazza Tiziano Vecellio 5 - 32030 Seren del Grappa (BL) Tel. 0439 448455

Km 21,7 - 1628 mt D+ / 481 mt D-
Minimum one way travel time: 4 hours

Climb 2

TOSELLA WEG

From Rocca di Arsiè cross the lake of Corlo on the characteristic Victory Bridge and take the CAI trail n.808 (08) to Mount Fredina before reaching the Refuge val Tosella, place of Austro-Hungarian artillery workstations and artillery headquarters of the command of the entire Grappa area. Proceed up to Mt. Prassolan through the Rifugio Bocchette, keeping to the right, and climb to Cima Grappa to the height 1510 mt that joins the naturalistic ring.

STAMP: BAR ALIMENTARI DI ANNA & SANDRO Via Liberazione 51 32030 Rocca di Arsiè (BL) Tel. 0439 58591
Parking area near the Victory Bridge

Km 19,3 - 1779 mt D+ / 237 mt D-
Minimum one way travel time: 4 hours

Climb 3

THE ROAD OF CIPPI

From Cismon take the trail CAI 920 (20), mostly made of cobblestone with low steps and protected by side boulders. Continue on the trail CAI 913 (13) and reach the Forcelletto (1396 meters). The path runs along the route historically used to move supplies of men and materials from Cismon during the war on Monte Pertica (1549 meters). From here continue on the "Road of stones", so called after the tombstones placed as war memorials, than you will reach Cima Grappa.

STAMP: BIRRERIA BRUSCHETTERIA NAZIONALE Via Vittorio Veneto 8 36020 Cismon Del Grappa (VI) Tel. 0424 92264
Parking facilities in the nearby train station

Km 9,8 - 1576 mt D+ / 46 mt D-
Minimum one way travel time: 3 hours 30 minutes

Climb 4

THE SOLSTICE BATTLE

From San Nazario follow the path CAI 38 through the Sannazara Trail, built over the past centuries to bring lumbers from the mountains to the river Brenta. The track meanders through the first lines of the battle fought on June 1918 and then, it runs along the ridge of Colli Alti following the trail CAI 40 and finally exits at Finestron. From here you reach Cima Grappa along the trail CAI 20 going up to Col Beretta, Monte Asolone, Monte Coston (1515 meters) and Monte Rivon.

STAMP: MA.MA.BAR DI MOCELLIN MARINA Via Roma 69, 36020 San Nazario (VI) Tel. 0424 98526
The bar is closed on Thursdays, on other days is open from 07.00 am
Parking area near the Town Hall of San Nazario

Km 18,3 - 2028 Mt D+ / 483 mt D-
Minimum one way travel time: 4,5 hours

Climb 5

BUSCO D’ORO

From Valle Santa Felicita take the trail CAI 80, near the restaurant Mena. The track starts with a large road and then becomes a trail unraveling entirely through the woods until you come out in the Valley of Lebi. From here you reach Cima Grappa through the Val di Poise. The entire area was used as supply routes by the Italian troops, cableways and impressive military warehouses are in fact visible along the route.

STAMP: HOTEL RESTAURANT BY MENA Via Valle S. Felicita 15 Romano d’Ezzelino (VI) Tel. 0424 36481

Km 13,5 - 1628 mt D+ / 151 mt D-
Minimum one way travel time: 3 hours

Climb 6

GRAPPA'S GARDEN

From Valle Santa Felicita take the trial CAI 100, near the Antica Abbazia restaurant. The first part of the route runs through the forest to reach Campo Croce and Baita Camol (1327 meters). From here the trail continues to Cima Grappa passing through Monte Palla and Monte Colombera, with a stunning view spacing from the Padana plains to the Belluno plains.

STAMP: HOTEL RESTAURANT ANTICA ABBAZIA Via Cenghia 82 31030 Borso del Grappa (TV) Tel. 0423 561150

Km 12,3 - 1567 mt D+ / 79 mt D-
Minimum one way travel time: 3 hours 30 minutes

Climb 7

SACRED ROAD

From Crespano del Grappa, in Madonna del Covolo, take the trail CAI 105, the famous Mulattiera del Covolo, until you get to Casera Ardosetta (1451 meters). From here you reach Cima Grappa continuing on the path CAI 109, almost all on turf.

STAMP: HOTEL RESTAURANT AL COVOLO Via Covolo 149 31017 Crespano del Grappa (TV) Tel. 0423 53207

Km 7,5 - 1132 mt D+ / 3 mt D-
Minimum one way travel time: of 3 hours

Climb 8

A HOOK TO HEAVEN

From San Liberale take the trail CAI 151, one of the busiest paths to reach Cima Grappa with many hikers going up and down. The first part leads to Pian dea Baea. From there, it opens to the beautiful panorama of the plains down below. Before arriving to the top you pass through Malga Val Vecia, an ideal place for a quick camp and refreshment.

STAMP: BAR RESTAURANT RIFUGIO SAN LIBERALE (Mariangela and Giampietro) Via S. Liberale 3 31017 Fietta di Paderno del Grappa (TV) Tel. 0423 53308/561771

Km 5,8 - 1108 mt D+ / 0 mt D-
Minimum one way travel time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Climb 9

THE WAY OF THE ALPINI

From Alano di Piave take the trail CAI 840 towards Monte Palon (1305 meters) where you can see the reproduction of a military village. You then get to the Col della Mandria through the trail CAI 212, and continue on the famous path of Meatte (CAI 152), a suggestive track built by the Alpini overlooking the Valley of San Liberale. You will then reach Monte Boccaor then, with one more effort, you will reach Cima Grappa following the trail CAI 151.

STAMP: RICCI BAR Via Marconi 4, 32031 Alano di Piave (BL) Tel. 340 4591842
Closed on Wednesdays, other days open from 07.00 am

Km 12,8 - 1592 mt D+ / 227 mt D-
Minimum one way travel time: 3 hours 30 minutes

Climb 10

HEROES Trail

From Schievenin take the trail CAI 845 to Monte Valderoa (1575 meters). The track runs through the area where the Rommel Germans fought during the Great War. Continue on the trail CAI 156 through the beautiful chain of Solaroli and the famous High Way of Heroes up to Cima Grappa.

STAMP: Starting point town of Schievenin / Quero-Vas 32038.

Km 14,8 - 1740 mt D+ / 321 mt D-
Minimum one way travel time: 4 hours and 30 minutes

Climb 11

SAN ROCCO

Going uphill on the path on the left of Tempio Canoviano, go across the bridge and take the San Rocco’s church stairway. There you can find the entrance of path CAI 189, which takes you up to Cima Mandria through a chestnut wood. At this point you keep going up towards monte Meatte, from there you proceed on path CAI 152, in order to reach Pian dea Baea, where you continue on path CAI 151 up to Cima Grappa.

STAMPING POINT: Ice cream parlor and bakery AURORA, Roma Street 2, 31054, Possagno (TV) Tel. +39 0423 544137
The stamping point is 500m from the initial uphill (Tempio del Canova)

Km 11,9 - 1649 mt D+ / 206 mt D-
Minimum one way travel time: 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Climb 12

GALLERIE (tunnels)

From San Liberale you take the path CAI 153, one of the most panoramic routes, passing by “bus de refos” (a very suggestive natural hollow) and going through two tunnels, up to the path CAI 152. Now you turn left, reach Pian dea Baea and then climb up on path CAI 151 to Cima Grappa.

STAMPING POINT: Restaurant Café RIFUGIO SAN LIBERALE (da Mariangela e Giampietro), S.Liberale Street 3, 31017, Fietta di Paderno del Grappa (TV)

Km 9,4 - 1357 mt D+ / 172 mt D-
Minimum one way travel time: 3 hours