The best cycling routes around Conco

Valstagna is a historic town in the province of Vicenza, today the capital of the scattered municipality of Valbrenta, located in the suggestive setting of the Valsugana valley. Perched along the right bank of the Brenta river, it is nestled between the waters and the imposing rock faces of the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni (Seven Municipalities Plateau). The town has inextricably linked its history to the Republic of Venice: for centuries it was an important centre for timber floating, with wood being sent from the mountains on rafts to the shipyards of the Venetian Arsenal. This ancient tradition is revived every summer in the famous Palio delle Zattere (Raft Race). Valstagna is an ideal destination for lovers of sport and nature: it is an international benchmark for kayaking and rafting on the Brenta, it hosts the famous natural complex of the Grotte di Oliero (Oliero Caves) and it is the starting point of the Calà del Sasso, a historic staircase with 4,444 steps that climbs up to Asiago.

The Rialto Bridge of Valstagna is an important infrastructural work located in the municipality of Valbrenta, in the province of Vicenza. Crossing the Brenta river, this bridge historically connects the inhabited area of Valstagna, on the right bank, to the hamlet of Carpanè and the SS 47 of Valsugana, on the left bank, representing a vital hub for local traffic and for cycle tourists on the Brenta Cycle Path. Recently, the structure has undergone a radical restoration and safety intervention, which concluded with its reopening in the summer of 2025. The works, worth over one million euros, have made it possible to repair the damaged parts, widen the roadway, and create a protected pedestrian walkway. A spectacular LED lighting system has also been installed, which colors the bridge during historical events such as the Palio delle Zattere.

La Ciclovia del Brenta is a picturesque cycle touring route that winds for about 140 kilometers, connecting Caldonazzo in Trentino with Chioggia, overlooking the Venice lagoon. The route follows the course of the Brenta river, offering an extraordinary variety of landscapes. The first section, known as the Ciclopista della Valsugana, gently descends through the mountains along the lake, then enters a valley rich in woods, rocky walls, and historic villages like Bassano del Grappa. Continuing towards the Venetian plain, the itinerary passes through important art cities like Padua and transforms into the famous Riviera del Brenta, renowned for its monumental Palladian and patrician villas. The route finally concludes at the gates of the Adriatic Sea. Mostly flat and largely paved or on compact dirt, the cycle path is suitable for cyclists of all levels.

The Military Shrine of Asiago, also known as the Sacrario del Leiten, stands majestically on the homonymous hill to honor the memory of the fallen of the Great War. Inaugurated in 1936, the imposing white marble structure is distinguished by its iconic four-fronted triumphal arch, twenty meters high, which dominates the entire Altopiano dei Sette Comuni. Inside the square base, a dense network of galleries houses the remains of over 54,000 soldiers, many of them unknown, belonging to both the Italian and Austro-Hungarian armies. In addition to its commemorative function, the site houses a war museum rich in memorabilia and documents from the era. Traversing its spaces of silence offers a profound reflection on human sacrifice and the history of the alpine front, making the monument not only a symbol of patriotic devotion but also a solemn warning for peace addressed to future generations.

cycle path for cycling serenely, well-maintained and very smooth

“Death is not the end, but only a very specific end: namely, the end of a first, provisional period of life and the beginning of a new, unending epoch. Jesus said, ‘My kingdom is not of this world.’ So there is another world. Not only his disciples believed in this other world, but also his opponents. The lawyer, for example, asked him what he must do ‘to inherit eternal life.’ (…) Precisely because it lasts forever, this life is so precious that everything else in the present world pales in comparison.” (Text by Albino Luciani / Pope John Paul I)

Beautiful cycle path that runs alongside the Brenta River

Historical memory of WW1