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Touring tips You can no doubt argue about whether this circuit is the best or even most
Country tips » winding tour around Trentino. The two wings of the butterfly are so different in
character that they really – and that goes for the previous tours too – cannot be
compared with each other. Nevertheless, this last day on the road perfectly
combines the highlights of western Trentino, not only showing us the immense
diversity of the landscape, but also the very varied towns and locations worth
Service-Box seeing. On the one hand the exuberance of the provincial capital, on the other the
sublime peace and tranquillity of a mountain village far from any overtaking lanes
Foreign customers and everyday hustle. Regardless of whether it’s the best or most winding of all the
Gift vouchers Trentino tours, for me personally it’s a must every time. So let’s go – may I have
C ompetition the honour of this next waltz around the curves?
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Material lexicon the just as imposing motorway, to follow the signs to Sardagna. And now please
Newsletter check your knees are firmly gripping the tank: we've got 43 hairpins to master
Shipping costs within 35 km (22 miles). I’m willing to bet that you’ve rarely, if ever, encountered
Payment options such road conditions in your entire biking career. I’m convinced that those who
built the road which leads from Sardagna up to the hamlet of Lasino must have been passionate motorcyclists.

No-risk shopping And don’t worry, there’s time to give our reeling heads an extended breather
either in Lasino itself, or a few kilometres – or should I say curves – further on at
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the idyllic Lago di Toblino. Because there are still more hairpins to come!
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Lake Toblino is the highlight at the end of the Sarca valley; it was created by
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erosion and sediment brought down the valley by the river Sarca. The lake is
Secure data transmission supposedly the most romantic in all Trentino, and there’s no doubt that its picture
postcard appearance - hills, forests, vineyards and orchards – is truly spellbinding.
The lake’s microclimate is so mild that lemons and olives flourish here too. And, as
if that were not enough, on a peninsula jutting into the lake you have the region’s
mediaeval landmark: the C astel Toblino, a turreted and moated castle dating from
the 12th century. These days it houses an exclusive restaurant; and even though
it may still be a little early in the day for a full meal, take time to enjoy a
cappuccino or caffe doppio on the sun terrace and enjoy the gorgeous view.

More haste, less speed

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Keep an eye on your watch, since there are still
more Trentino highlights to discover. In the hamlet
of Sarche we leave the SS45, taking a right fork to
enter the breathtakingly narrow Sarca valley. With
the river on one side and sky-scraping rock faces
on the other we ascend 6 more hairpins to reach
the high plateau around Ponte delle Arche. The
place derives its name from a triple arched bridge, “ponte delle tre arche”, which once spanned the nearby
Sarca river. These days a path leads through an extensive park to the famous springs of C omano – their
waters are said to bring relief to those suffering skin ailments in particular.

Via Stenico, Andogno and San Lorenzo in Banale we approach the next mountain lake and what’s more,
our first pass of the day. In places the lake, situated a good 900 metres (2,953 ft.) above sea level, is up
to 120 (393 ft.) mysterious metres deep, picturesquely framed by the craggy peaks of the Brenta group.
In Molveno our inner clocks are forced to slow down – speed here is truly anathema. Between Molveno and
Andalo we cross the Andalo saddle at 1,050 metres (3,440 ft.) above sea level; it is so unremarkable
however that you shouldn't be annoyed if you fail to notice it. Welcome to the club, that’s all I say!

Stone’s throw or steep hill

The mountain village of Andalo is itself a pristine tourist resort with numerous accommodation and dining
options, and is well worth a brief pit stop. Then we give the bike “full rein” and wend our way through a
fantastic ensemble of curves and hairpins via Fai della Paganella to Mezzolombardo on the western side of
the Etsch valley. The Romans, the Lombards, the Franks and the Hapsburgs all felt at home here – and
that’s hardly surprising considering the location. And now it’s time to cross the Etsch valley, as our tour
continues on the east-facing slope.
Having passed through San Michele all‘ Adige, we leave the Brenner motorway behind us and tranquillity
returns. Just in time, since the curve racer’s paradise ahead is going to demand our full concentration. Via
the hamlets of Faedo, Pineta, Masen, Ville and Palu we finally reach Lavis at the foot of the mighty cliff-face
belonging to the Paganella massif. The place is one of the major crossroads in the Etsch valley, so expect
lots of traffic in the centre.

The Lombards were never wrong

Today Agordo is the starting point for a series of bends which leads us in sweeping curves firstly into the
vicinity of Belluno then around above the picturesque Lago del Mis in the Belluno Dolomite National Park, to
return gradually to our point of departure. In the hamlet Mas just outside Belluno, with its panoramic view
of the magnificent Piave valley, we now turn north in the direction of Mis and its beautiful lake of the same
name. From the road lining the shoreside the reservoir offers stunning views of the Monti del Sole group of
peaks, the National Park’s wild untamed heart. Hiking routes lead up the nearby hills, cataracts tumble into
the lake, and pretty picnic areas are a welcome invitation to soak up as much as of this idyll as possible.
Or to capture the images on camera for posterity.
A few kilometres east of Albiano namely our Tour 6 catches up with us, providing the option of an ideal
combination. Now however we are out to enjoy the last curves and hairpins of the day before we make a
fittingly enjoyable end to our journey in the centre of Trento.
 fittingly enjoyable end to our journey in the centre of Trento.

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One more tip: Lake Garda

It’s located just 20 km (12 miles) south of our break in Sarche and is after all Italy’s largest lake. It is
the lake that every tourist has heard about – and the one many of us automatically give a wide berth to
in summer. Namely when owing to the masses of wind-surfers, sailing dinghies, rowing boats and
pedalos, you could practically cross from one side to the other without getting your feet wet. Outside
peak season however we bikers would be hard put to find a prettier travel destination than Lake Garda
in the whole of northern Italy.
Its shore road is not only a compulsory entry in any biker’s road book, it is a real experience. The
numerous little dead end roads that lead up into the mountains are also a must for every motorcyclist.
Such as the high Monte Baldo road, for instance, the “Strada Panoramica del Monte Baldo”. This stretch
which covers a good 60 km (37 miles) treats visitors to some great curves and breathtaking views. It
reaches its summit at approximately 1,620 metres (5,315 ft.) above sea level and it counts as a real
alpine insider tip. For much of the year we have this road to ourselves; only during the summer holidays will you encounter many
Italians along this only seemingly insider tip.

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