Mendola route
Race cycling • Trento, Monte Bondone, Valle dei Laghi, Valle dell'Adige
Mendola route
A route not to be underestimated for its almost 100 km and over 1500 m of elevation gain. The route is the training ground at home for all the champions coming from Val di Non, starting from former world champion Maurizio Fondriest to recent champions Gianni Moscon and Letizia Paternoster.
<p>Route starting from Mezzocorona and developed over 2 climbs both in Val di Non, the first is the Denno climb and the second is the <a href="https://www.visittrentino.info/it/guida/sport-estate/salite-da-mito/passo-mendola_tour_18098622">Passo Mendola</a>, one of the 23 legendary climbs of Trentino. The track embraces the two provinces of Trento and Bolzano and the landscape alternates between apple orchards, fir woods near Passo Mendola, and vineyards of the "wine road" in the Adige valley.</p>
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Route starting from Mezzocorona and developed over 2 climbs both in Val di Non, the first is the Denno climb and the second is the Passo Mendola, one of the 23 legendary climbs of Trentino. The track embraces the two provinces of Trento and Bolzano and the landscape alternates between apple orchards, fir woods near Passo Mendola, and vineyards of the "wine road" in the Adige valley.
Author’s recommendation
For those who haven't had enough elevation gain, it is possible to reach Monte Penegal by climbing the road on the left starting from Passo Mendola. You can find the specific description in the author's tips in the sheet for the legendary climb of Passo Mendola.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
As you can imagine, the passability of routes in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the current conditions and therefore depends on natural phenomena, environmental changes, and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this sheet may have changed. Before leaving, check the status of the route, verify the weather reports, and get information from tourist offices.Coordinates
Equipment
Use of a helmet, sunglasses, specific cycling shorts, a waterproof jacket (in case of rain), a bottle with water or isotonic solutions, and energy bars is recommended.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
