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Bike wandering countries on the lake

We go down to the town of Riva di Solto through the old town with narrow streets of old fishermen, we pass to the inlet of the singular Bogn Zorzino, regional geological site, then walk along the scenic coastal road coming to Castro that cross bringing in Lovere, we pass for most charming, historic city center and the waterfront can also visit some prominent buildings, we go over Lovere Pisogne using minor roads between fields and along the bank of the river Oglio. Let's move on to the church where the Romanino left wonderful paintings, cross the beautiful old town, then on his lakefront. Now we walk the path "Vello Toline" the pearl of the lanes on Lake Iseo. Once in Marone we return by boat to Riva di Solto and from there to Zorzino.



For info on ferry schedules for the return of Riva Solto visit the following website:
http://www.navigazionelagoiseo.it/ (Unfortunately, until March 28, 2015 there are links between the bank and Marone Bergamo). 
Or you can take the path up to Iseo and Sarnico (1.30 hours) planning the return by boat or by train (by this means only between Iseo and Pisogne) or complete around the lake knowing that the stretch between Sarnico and Riva di Solto is on the road (not too busy) and tunnel sections (2.15 hours from Marone). 


SHEET

Check in:

Zorzino  via Principale 37   (Parking Church)

Check-out:

Zorzino  via Principale 37   (Parking Church)

Distance:

31,12 km +  crossing by boat 7 km

Estimated time:

3,50 h add long stops

Maximum Height:

350 m

Minimum Height:

190 m

Elevation start:

350 m

Height arrival:

350 m

Total ascent:

277 m

Downhill total:

277 m

Max slope:

10 %

Slope min:

-20 %

Recommended Period:

Spring, summer, autumn. With appropriate clothing is possible even in winter

preparation:

normal, weekly releases

Classification:

CAI:
TC: (tourist) path on dirt roads from smooth, compact surfaces, type of carriage;

Technical difficulties:

Easy: paved roads and short stretches in dirt, some sections with high traffic roads

Cartography

Kompass kom 104 Alpi Orobie bergamasche; oder KOM 106 Lago d'Iseo, Valle Trompia, Franciacorta kom 106 1:50.000

Parking:

Zorzino

Locations' transited:

Zorzino, Gargarino, Riva di Solto, Castro, Lovere, Pisogne, Toline, Vello, Marone

recommended bicycles

City bike, mountain bike, suitable for any type of bicycle

Map Multilingual and file for GPS


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Path of holm

It starts from Zorzino going up steep paths (for the strongest) or for passing lanes from the town of Solto Collina, flat traverse then for two kilometers halfway up the lake with short push, great view and environment, achieved then the gorge Poltragno descend on old path to Castro and you fall from charming coastal road passing through the inlet singular Bogn Zorzino, regional geological site, stop in Riva di Solto to regain his strength and return on a Zorzino.

SHEET

Check in:

Zorzino  via Principale 37   (Parking Church)

Check-out:

Zorzino  via Principale 37   (Parking Church)

Distance:

14,12 km

Estimated time:

2,30 h

Maximum Height:

569 m

Minimum Height:

341 m

Elevation start:

350 m

Height arrival:

350 m

Total ascent:

323 m

Downhill total:

323 m

Max slope:

33 %

Slope min:

-32 %

Recommended Period:

Spring, summer, autumn. With appropriate clothing as possible, even in winter.

preparation:


good technical skills and training

Classification:

CAI:
BC: (for cycle excursionists with good technical skills) route on very bumpy dirt roads or on mule tracks and trails with rather uneven, but quite compact but smooth or irregular, with some natural obstacles(eg. Rock steps or roots);

Singletrail Skala:
S1: you will find small obstacles like roots protruding little and small stones. Often the causes of an increase in the degree of difficulty of aroute related to the presence of drains or erosion damage. In single-S1 soil can sometimes be a little compact. The slope reaches a maximum of 40% and will not meet switchbacks. From the degree of difficulty S1 is necessary that you know the basic techniques of drivingand which always maintains a good level of concentration. The most difficult require a measured use of the brakes and the ability to affect the trajectory through the displacement of the body. The obstacles can be overcome with all basic driving skills.
In short:
Terms of way: land can not very compact, with small roots and stones
Obstacles: small obstacles (gutters, damage caused by erosion)
Gradient: <40%
Curve: narrow
Technical level: basic skills of driving technique

Technical difficulties:

Short steeper uphill single trail, half asphalt path, short stretches inportage, the rest with medium difficulty

Cartography:

Kompass kom 104 Alpi Orobie bergamasche 1:50.000

Parking:

Zorzino parking church

Locations' transited:

Zorzino Solto Collina, Esmate, Castro, Riva di Solto.

recommended bicycles

MTB All Mountain or at least front

Map Multilingual and file for GPS


Download file with GPX waypoint in English for GPS

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Tour of Mount Clemo

It starts from Solto Hill is easily accessible from Zorzino, and crossing streets to the old town is just a dirt road, in the plan is then to cross three kilometers halfway up the lake with short push on the path, great views and environment with trail descend towards Pianico, just before you go up to steep but pedaled up to the valley of the Cold, nature reserve, with beautiful hairpins downhill after we reach the ridge of the mountain and dirt roads on the plateau we return to the starting point.

SHEET

Check in:

Solto Collina , via s Rocco 181

Check-out:

Solto Collina , via s Rocco 181

Distance:

11,70 km

Estimated time:

2,30 h

Maximum Height:

582 m

Minimum Height:

328 m

Elevation start:

440 m

Height arrival:

440 m

Total ascent:

494 m

Downhill total:

494 m

Max slope:

35 %

Slope min:

-40 %

Recommended Period:

Spring, summer, autumn. With appropriate clothing as possible, even in winter if devoid of snow

preparation:


good technical skills and training

Classification:

CAI:
BC: (for cycle excursionists with good technical skills) route on very bumpy dirt roads or on mule tracks and trails with rather uneven, but quite compact but smooth or irregular, with some natural obstacles(eg. Rock steps or roots);
Singletrail Skala:
S2: includes trails with roots of greater magnitude, stones, steps andstairs sequentially little challenging. Often will meet tight turns almostelbow and slopes that in some passages may reach 70%. The obstacles can be overcome only with a good driving skills. The ability toslow down at any time, along with that to move the points of equilibrium of the own body, techniques are needed for the S2 level.Equally necessary is to know how to make careful braking and keep your body always active while driving.
In short:
Terms of the trail: the ground more often than not compact, protruding roots and stones
Obstacles: obstacles of various kinds and staircases
Gradient: <70%
Curve: narrow almost to the elbow
Technical level: Advanced

Technical difficulties:

Steep uphill part in single trail, whether in portage, the rest withmedium difficulty

Cartography:

Kompass kom 104 Alpi Orobie bergamasche 1:50.000

Parking:

Solto Collina , via s Rocco 181

Locations' transited:

Solto Collina, Esmate, Pianico

recommended bicycles

MTB All Mountain or at least front


Map Multilingual and file for GPS


Download file with GPX waypoint in English for GPS


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Around the hills of Esmate

It starts from Zorzino or from Solto Hill, is a ride that lends itself to variations but that targets the walk through the streets and trails, to little villages and sights, including curiosity, olive groves and history.

SHEET

Check in:

Zorzino  via Principale  37  (Parken Church), oder Solto Collina  via s Rocco 181

Check-out:

Zorzino  via Principale  37  (Parken Church), oder Solto Collina  via s Rocco 181

Distance:

13,13 km

Estimated time:

2,30 h

Maximum Height:

706 m

Minimum Height:

328 m

Elevation start:

328 m

Height arrival:

328 m

Total ascent:

590 m

Downhill total:

590 m

Max slope:

35 %

Slope min:

-40 %

Recommended Period:

Spring, summer, autumn. With appropriate clothing as possible, even in winter.

preparation:

good technical skills and training

Classification:

CAI:
BC: (for cycle excursionists with good technical skills) route on very bumpy dirt roads or on mule tracks and trails with rather uneven, but quite compact but smooth or irregular, with some natural obstacles(eg. Rock steps or roots);

Singletrail Skala:
S1: you will find small obstacles like roots protruding little and small stones. Often the causes of an increase in the degree of difficulty of aroute related to the presence of drains or erosion damage. In single-S1 soil can sometimes be a little compact. The slope reaches a maximum of 40% and will not meet switchbacks. From the degree of difficulty S1 is necessary that you know the basic techniques of drivingand which always maintains a good level of concentration. The most difficult require a measured use of the brakes and the ability to affect the trajectory through the displacement of the body. The obstacles can be overcome with all basic driving skills.
In short:
Terms of way: land can not very compact, with small roots and stones
Obstacles: small obstacles (gutters, damage caused by erosion)
Gradient: <40%
Curve: narrow
Technical level: basic skills of driving technique

Technical difficulties:

Short steeper uphill single trail, half asphalt path, short stretches inportage, the rest with medium difficulty

Cartography:

Kompass kom 104 Alpi Orobie bergamasche 1:50.000

Parking:

Zorzino parking church or Solto Collina , via s Rocco 181

Locations' transited:

Zorzino Solto Collina, Esmate.

recommended bicycles

MTB All Mountain or at least front

Map Multilingual and file for GPS


Download file with GPX waypoint in English for GPS