Passo della Morte Trail-Tour
Mountainbiking • Garda Trentino and Valle di Ledro
Passo della Morte Trail-Tour
<p>Not as dangerous as its name, but long and demanding all the same.</p>
<p><strong>Signage: 746. Passo della Morte Trail - Tour</strong></p> <p>Taking on this tour means climbing over 2000 metres and covering almost 60 kilometres. A winding road leads up to San Giovanni al Monte, a little village with a splendid view at the pass over to Val Lomasona. There you switch to gravel and continue uphill on forest tracks and easy trails until you reach the top of the tour: Monte Casale. After descending via the gravelled road to Comano, climb again to Passo della Morte. The descent from the pass starts on forest tracks but gets narrower and steeper towards the bottom, so you need to be able to handle your bike. After reaching the village of Sarche, cycle along attractive level paths until you arrive back in Arco.</p>
recommended routeMountainbiking
· Garda Trentino OpenPasso della Morte Trail-Tour
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Municipal Casino of ArcoPhoto: Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Watchsome), Garda Trentino
Not as dangerous as its name, but long and demanding all the same.
Signage: 746. Passo della Morte Trail - Tour
Taking on this tour means climbing over 2000 metres and covering almost 60 kilometres. A winding road leads up to San Giovanni al Monte, a little village with a splendid view at the pass over to Val Lomasona. There you switch to gravel and continue uphill on forest tracks and easy trails until you reach the top of the tour: Monte Casale. After descending via the gravelled road to Comano, climb again to Passo della Morte. The descent from the pass starts on forest tracks but gets narrower and steeper towards the bottom, so you need to be able to handle your bike. After reaching the village of Sarche, cycle along attractive level paths until you arrive back in Arco.
Author’s recommendation
The unique view at the summit of Monte Casale ranges from Lake Garda to the Sella Group. You should definitely include a longer break there.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Rifugio Malga San GiovanniSafety information
ITRS - International Trail Rating System
The ITRS is an objective way to assess trails and routes from a biker’s perspective, evaluating four aspects:
- Technical Difficulty: riding skill level needed
- Endurance: combined effect of length, uphill and downhill
- Wilderness: amount of planning required based on mobile phone reception, rescue options, water supply and wildlife
- Exposure: consequences of a fall
Discover more about the ITRS system and check the classification of this tour in the photo gallery.
Safety Tips
- Always wear your helmet.
- Plan your ride.
- You share the trail with other users. Yield right of way to hikers.
- Let your speed be determined by your experience.
- Ride slowly on crowded trails, overtake with politeness and respect.
- Cycle only on authorized and open trails.
- Avoid muddy trails in order not to damage them further.
- Respect public and private property.
- Always be self-sufficient.
- Do not cycle solo in remote areas.
This information is subject to inevitable variations, so none of these indications are absolute. It is not entirely possible to avoid giving inexact or imprecise information, given how quickly environmental and weather conditions can change. For this reason, we decline any responsibility for changes which the user may encounter. In any case, it is advisable to check environment and weather conditions before setting out.
Tips and suggestions
Picked your route? Now find the right experts to go with it. Make the most of every ride with support from local MTB specialists – from guides and rentals to shuttle services and workshops.Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The main towns in Garda Trentino - Riva del Garda, Arco, Torbole sul Garda, Nago – are connected by several urban and intercity bus lines which will take you to the starting point of tours or in the immediate surroundings.
You can also get to Riva del Garda and Torbole sul Garda by the public ferry service.
Up-to-date information on timetables and routes.
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Directions
Find out how to reach Garda Trentino.
Parking
Parking near the former hospital (Via Rosmini) or the former cemetery (Viale Damiano Chiesa).
Paid parking: Terme Romane (Viale Roma), Vecchia stazione (Largo Medaglie d’Oro), Ex-agraria (Via Lutti), Area ex-Cattoi (Viale Rovereto).
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Garda Trentino BIKE Map – Available in the info points of Garda Trentino (Riva del Garda, Arco, Torbole sul Garda, Ledro, Comano Terme)
Equipment
Riding your bike requires specific clothing and equipment, even for relatively short and easy trips. It is always better to be prepared… e.g. for bad weather or a sudden drop in your energy levels. The unexpected things are part of the fun!
Remember to thoroughly evaluate the type of route you plan on doing, the locations you intend to cross and the current season. Has it been raining? Attention: The paths may be slippery and require more caution.
What do I need to bring on my bike tour?
- An adequate water supply according to your needs (considering temperature, possibility of refuelling and duration of the route)
- Plenty of snacks (for example, dried fruit or energy bars)
- Waterproof / Windproof jacket
- A spare top / spare socks (Descending in a sweaty garment, will make you cold).
- Suncream
- Sunglasses
- Bike gloves/mitts
- Map or GPS device
- Bike lights: best placed on your helmet or handlebars. (It is always best to be prepared)
- Bike repair kit for punctures and mechanical breakdowns
- First aid kit
- Emergency whistle
It is always advised to let someone know where you plan to go and how long you expect to be.
Emergency telephone number 112.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
