Bicycle route BERICI RING MEDIUM COUNTERCLOCKWISE

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MEDIUM COUNTERCLOCKWISE BERICI RING

ITINERARY 4 BC

Berici Ring – Medium Counterclockwise

Where rhythm meets walls: the most selective side of the Berico massif

The Middle Berici Ring in a counterclockwise direction It is one of those itineraries that do not immediately strike you with a single monumental climb, but which over time reveal themselves to be deeply demandingThe altimetric profile tells a story made of continuous waves, with concentrated peaks and frequent restarts: an ideal terrain for those who love active riding and effort management.

The route runs around the heart of the Berici Hills, alternating scenic roads, sudden walls and nervous sectors, without ever allowing long stretches of real recovery.

Itinerary that takes us along the Anello dei Berici medium version in an anti-clockwise direction. We start from Monte Berico Santuario and after an initial stretch with light ups and downs we tackle the first climb of the route in Nogarazza, the climb 96 XXV APRIL which takes us to the small church of Colle di Valmarana. We continue in the direction of Altavilla Vicentina and after a few kilometers of downhill and flat terrain we arrive at the first black peak of the day, the fearsome climb 72 SELVA ALTA which takes us to the Brendola Golf Club, pay attention to the last final wall which is almost 23%!
The itinerary becomes increasingly wild and through a mixed concrete dirt road we arrive at the beautiful Rocca di Brendola from which you can admire a stupendous panorama of the entire hilly amphitheater of Brendola.
We go downhill along the asphalt road up to Brendola and head south to Colle di Grancona, the short but very steep road awaits us climb 64 SAN GAUDENZIO! The panoramic square of Grancona awaits us for a well-deserved break! We continue our ring and head towards the beautiful suspended valley of Pozzolo, we continue and return to plain levels after the descent of Boccadorno. From Toara we continue north along the eastern side of the Berici Hills and touching the numerous and beautiful cycle stations in this part of the Berici. After Longare the last challenging wall of the itinerary awaits us climb 17 BUGANO WALL! We continue in the direction of Vicenza along the cycle path of the Berica Riviera and return to Monte Berico Santuario via the climb n.1 MONTE BERICO SANCTUARY.

Path profile

Distance: ~ 71 km
Difference: ~1.200–1.300 m
Direction of travel: counterclockwise
difficulty: medium-high
Style: selective hilly, short but intense climbs

Reading the altimetric profile

The profile is broken into three main acts:

First part was eventful (0–20 km)
Continuous ups and downs that warm the legs, without yet any definitive hits.
Harder middle section (20–45 km)
Here the black climbs, with significant slopes and little room for recovery.
Nervous ending (45–71 km)
Apparently simpler, but with breaks that punish those who exaggerated before.

The climbs of the 100 Berici Climbs in evidence

🟡 Climb 96 – XXV APRIL

Category: Yellow

A smooth climb, often underestimated, but perfect for set the pace.

Constant slope
Sliding bottom
Excellent for climbing "at a slow pace"

It's a control climb: whoever pushes here, pays later.

⚫ Climb 72 – HIGH SELVA

Category: Black

One of the toughest climbs on the route.

The initial stretch is already challenging
Slopes that don't give up
Feeling of a “closed” climb, in the woods

Selva Alta is a climb to be approached with respect: short, but brutal.

⚫ Climb 64 – SAN GAUDENZIO

Category: Black

A classic of the most severe Berici.

Narrow street
Decisive ramps
Zero chance to relax

Here the effort becomes mental as well as physical. It's a challenging climb.

⚫ Climb 17 – BUGANO WALL

Category: Black

The name is not a coincidence.

A real “wall”
Steep slopes
To be faced with the right attitude and a lot of calm

Bugano Wall is one of those points where the group, if there is one, it shatters.

🔴 Climb 1 – MONTE BERICO – SANCTUARY

Category: Red

The symbolic climb of Vicenza and the Berici Hills.

historical
Regular but challenging
A panorama that repays every effort

It arrives when the legs are already marked, and that's what makes it special: a closing climb that must be honored.

Environment and landscape

Dense wooded areas
Open views towards Vicenza and the plain
Secondary roads, often silent
Continuous changes in light and slope

It is a path that it never gets boring, not even for a kilometer.

To whom it is recommended

Trained cyclists
Lovers of short, tough climbs
Who wants to accumulate "black" in the 100 Berici Climbs
Quality training over medium distances

In short (Italian only)

The Berici Ring Middle Anticlockwise it's a path honest and selective.
He doesn't give anything away for free, but he repays with variety, technique and character.

Between Selva Alta, San Gaudenzio and Bugano Wall, this itinerary represents one of the best ways to understand what it really means cycling in the Berici Hills.
A ride to remember.

The itinerary numbers

Length

71.2 km

Positive height difference

1215 m

Starting location

Monte Berico Vicenza

Arrival location

Monte Berico Vicenza

Direction

counterclockwise

Travel time

2h58min

Get involved

1

17

39

64

72

96 Technical resources

Gpx track

Komoot Map

Station cycle

Monte Berico Sanctuary, Valmarana, Altavilla Vicentina, Brendola, Grancona, Pozzolo, Toara, Villaga, Barbarano Vicentino, Mossano, Nanto, Castegnero, Lumignano, Costozza, Longare, Monte Berico Sanctuary

Points of interest

Monte Berico Sanctuary, church of Longare, ancient village of Costozza, rock cliffs of Lumignano, church of Castegnero, church of Nanto, church of Mossano, center of Barbarano Vicentino, square and church of Villaga, hamlet of Toara, church of Pozzolo, church of Grancona, the Incompiuta, high church of Brendola, Rocca dei Vescovi, Golf Club of Brendola

Fountains to quench your thirst

Don't run out of water!

Ca' Tosate Riviera Berica Cycle Path

Longare Cycle Path Riviera Berica

Barbarano Vicentino square

Pozzolo Cappelletta

Pozzolo

Stop & Go

The activities you can encounter along the route or around this itinerary.

THE PIGNOLE

Capitals and sacred places

Recharge your soul and spirit.

POZZOLO AVE MARIA

Calto

Grancona Pilgrim Madonna

Pozzolo Cappelletta

Difficulty

Black Climb

Very difficult climb suitable only for expert and trained cyclists

Red Climb

Difficult climb for cyclists who have a high level of preparation

Yellow Climb

Medium/difficult climb for cyclists who have a medium/high level of preparation

Blue Climb

Medium/easy climb for cyclists who have a minimum of preparation

Green Climb

Easy climb for beginners

Technical parameters

Score
A score has been assigned to each climb which indicates its position on a difficulty level scale. The simplest climb was identified with the number 1, the most difficult climb was identified with the number 100.

Length
Indicates the length in km of the climb from the starting point to the arrival point

Medium slope
Indicates the average gradient expressed in % of the entire climb

Maximum slope
Indicates the maximum gradient expressed in % reached during the climb

Difference
Indicates the positive difference in altitude in meters (relating only to the uphill part) from the starting point to the arrival point of the climb

Flooring
Indicates the type of flooring of the climb

The Gravel Badges

Badge I - Romeo and Juliet Castles

They symbolize the entire new north-western territory of Berici Climbs, the offshoots of the Castellari Mountains, spectacular places of transition between the Berico plateau and the pre-Alpine slopes.

The very difficult Strada dei Carri (Wagon Road) that leads to the castles in the municipality of Montecchio Maggiore is representative of this part of the park.

Badge II - Sanctuary of Monte Berico

A symbolic site for the entire park, of great and rare beauty, beloved by the Giro d'Italia with two stage finishes in ten years. It also hosts two gravel climbs, including the wonderful and pleasant Colonia Bedin.

Badge III-Villabalzana

It represents a bastion, a port of arrival for many climbs in the northern area. A wonderful place surrounded by greenery with breathtaking views of Lake Fimon and the entire pre-Alpine chain.

Badge IV - Grancona

A symbolic place of the southern block, its large square, the church that looks more like an ancient castle and the panoramic terrace overlooking the Val Liona make Grancona a sought-after and desired destination.

Badge V - Hermitage of Dan Donato

It is a magical place, full of spirituality, where the rock of the hills merges with the human action to draw a perfect frame, a painting from which you can admire the skyline of the Euganean Hills and recover the seconds of time passed, here you can perceive the true essence of Berici Climbs, memento vivere.

VI- Gravel Super Hero Badge

The badge that certifies that you are the real heroes! Climbing 50 gravel climbs is a great feat that deserves to be celebrated, because the effort is hard, but even more so is managing to complete a complex journey in an often complicated and crowded life. This is an achievement of resilience and passion, it's your achievement! Hold on to it!