MONTAGUE AND CAPULETI Bike Route

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MONTAGUE AND CAPULET

Itinerary No. 49 – MONTAGUE AND CAPULET

Road Bikes · Berici Hills & Val d'Agno
28,3 km · 734 m D+

Short, intense, theatrical.
This itinerary is a tragedy in three acts, like the work from which it takes its name: a few kilometers, but real climbs, broken rhythms and a dramatic finaleThe race runs between Montecchio Maggiore and the hills overlooking the Val d'Agno, with constant changes of scenery.

The profile: three twists

The graph is very clear:

Act I (0–6 km)
Immediately uphill: a regular ramp that climbs up to the first 250 m, then a rapid descent.
Act II (11–19 km)
The central block: longer, more continuous, with sections above 10% that break the rhythm.
Act III (20–26 km)
The last climb: short but nasty, before the return.

Between one act and the next, very little recovery: it's a tour that doesn't forgive those who start strong.

The Berici Climbs

🔴 Climb n.73 – ROMEO AND JULIET

The route's poetic signature. A steady gradient, a narrow road, and an atmosphere suspended between castles and vineyards. A classic climb that warms the legs and the mind.

🔵 Climb n.84 – BERNUFFI

Technical, uneven, with curves that break the rhythm. Not long, but treacherous: if you get the gears wrong, you pay the price immediately.

⚫ Climb n.77 – CAVALLARA

The hardest moment. Short, steep, uncompromising. It's the true antagonist of the tour: a few minutes of pure suffering.

The Map: A Drama Between Two Castles

The track moves between Montecchio Maggiore, Sovizzo, and the hills between the Val d'Agno and Vicenza, with continuous ups and downs that resemble a labyrinth.
The panorama extends from Romeo and Juliet's Castles to the northern Berici ridges.

Driving sensations

Nervous
Legbreaker
Apparel
Dramatic in the ending

To whom it is dedicated

For those who love rides short but intense
For those who want to test their leg quickly
To those who seek real climbs without long distances

In short (Italian only)

MONTAGUE AND CAPULET It's a tragic and fast-paced story:
28 km that feel like 50, three climbs that feel like five.
A small masterpiece of cycling suffering.

The itinerary numbers

Length

28.3 km

Positive height difference

733 m

Starting location

Major montecchio

Arrival location

Major montecchio

Direction

One Way

Travel time

2h01min

Get involved

73

77

84 Technical resources

Gpx track

Komoot Map

Station cycle

Points of interest

Fountains to quench your thirst

Don't run out of water!

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Stop & Go

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

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Capitals and sacred places

Recharge your soul and spirit.

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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!