The best road cycling routes around Caerano Di San Marco

Villa Contarini, also known as Villa degli Armeni or "il Fresco", is a charming historic residence located in Sant'Anna, in a panoramic and isolated position on the Asolan hills. Built at the beginning of the 16th century at the behest of the noble Venetian family Contarini, the structure is distinguished by its elegant southern facade facing the village, embellished with an important cycle of frescoes with biblical themes by the Brescian painter Lattanzio Gambara. The building develops with a double-height central hall and a singular tunnel at the rear connecting it to the hill behind. At the end of the 19th century, the property was donated to the Mechitarist Fathers of the Island of San Lazzaro degli Armeni in Venice, to whom it owes its current name, before returning to private hands.

In the heart of the Prosecco Superiore DOCG hills, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, Santo Stefano di Valdobbiadene represents the purest essence of heroic viticulture. This village is surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of very steep vineyards, where human labour has blended for centuries with a landscape shaped by the characteristic "ciglioni", the grassy terraces that follow the curves of the land. The hamlet is famous for being an integral part of the prestigious Cartizze area, a small patch of land of only 107 hectares where the sun exposure and soil composition gift the most prized bubbles of the denomination. Strolling among historic cellars and belvedere points, you breathe in an authentic hospitality linked to the wine culture. Among the most curious and beloved places stands out the Osteria senz’Oste, a rustic farmhouse where visitors can refresh themselves in complete autonomy, celebrating an indissoluble bond between territory, trust, and peasant conviviality.

The Presa XIV nord del Montello, known as Via della Vittoria, represents one of the most iconic and challenging ascents on the northern side of the area. The route begins on the panoramic road that runs along the Piave River and winds through the woods with a technical progression that requires excellent effort management. The climb has an average gradient of around 7%, but this figure is misleading due to the irregularity of the course. The initial segments are characterized by severe gradients that often exceed 10%, with maximum peaks reaching 14-15% on the tightest hairpin bends. The road surface, immersed in greenery and rich in historical references linked to the Great War, alternates steep sections with short stretches where the gradient slightly eases, allowing you to regain rhythm before the final crest.

The restaurant La Beccaccia in Cornuda is famous for the impressive scenic presence of a real State Railways steam locomotive, positioned right at the entrance of the establishment. This historic giant of black iron welcomes visitors in the garden, becoming an iconic symbol of the place and a unique visual landmark in the entire area. Although the locomotive serves as an extraordinary outdoor monument and is not used as a dining room, its proximity lends a charming old-world atmosphere to the entire setting. The meal is actually enjoyed in the internal rooms of the restaurant, a cozy Venetian farmhouse where the rustic atmosphere and traditional cuisine complete the evocative experience suggested by the presence of the train in the park.

Asolo is an enchanting fortified town in the province of Treviso, rich in history, art and culture, located on the top of a hill with a particular elongated shape in ridges and dominated by Monte Ricco, on which stands the medieval Rocca.

Place of refreshment, enjoy it.

Beautiful panoramic view of the Valsugana Valley towards Trento, with views of the Brenta River. There's a refreshment point nearby, offering homemade honey, coffee, drinks, and desserts.

Our Mur de Bretagne. From the traffic light or the end of the forest road, turn right into the narrow passage of houses and you'll find yourself on a beautiful, straight road that climbs gradually, like the legendary Breton climb. Once you reach the turnoff for the Osti Nati restaurant (known to older riders as "the Cuban"), the road reaches its steepest gradient, then flattens out for the last 300 meters until you reach the start of the Dorsale. Until the 1990s, it was often the site of junior and amateur cycling races. I myself rode it in the Montebelluna Classic, completing about ten laps before tackling the Mercato vecchi-Groppa double-header at the end. A "must" to warm up your legs before tackling the climbs of the Pedemontana.