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CHEZ LES GROTTES

Often things simply happen, for better or for worse. It is everyday events that lead us to meet places and people. You can't imagine how many episodes, circumstances, coincidences and signals have taken us to this enchanting place, rich in meaning, history, emotions, life lived and projects.

We immediately thought of a place where old and new friends can always meet, a place of art and culture, exchange and complicity. A place of harmony, peace and well-being, of Nature. A place to live every single day surrounded by the beauty of life in serenity and in harmony with it.

This is now our home and we would like to share with you the magic of living in the historic rock houses (converted into accommodation for tourist rental), pamper you with our holistic massages in the Wellness Center (a cave with sauna, Turkish bath, emotional shower, tub hydromassage with waterfall) sharing the outdoor spaces, the garden and the spectacular view of Costozza, one of the 20 most beautiful villages in Italy.

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Via Delle Grotte, 15 36023 Costozza – Longare Vicenza – Italy

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3427824274

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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!

The Berici Climbs badges

LEVEL 0 (1-9 climbs)

FABIANA LUPERINI

Blue polka dot jersey Leader climber Vuelta a España

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LEVEL 1 (10-19 climbs)

DAVID REBELLIN

Green Jersey Leader of the Tour de France points classification

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LEVEL 2 (20-29 climbs)

MICHELE SCARPONI

Blue Jersey Leader climber Giro d'Italia

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LEVEL 3 (30-39)

ALFONSINA ROAD

Ciclamino Jersey Leader points classification Giro d'Italia

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LEVEL 4 (40-49)

VINCENT NIBALI

Italian Champion Tricolor Jersey

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LEVEL 5 (50-59 climbs)

ELISA LONGO BORGHINI

Tour de France Climber Leader Polka Dot Jersey

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LEVEL 6 (60-69 climbs)

GINO BARTALI

Red Jersey Winner Vuelta a España

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LEVEL 7 (70-79 climbs)

FAUSTO COPPI

Yellow Jersey Winner Tour de France

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LEVEL 8 (80-89)

TADEJ POGACAR

World Champion Rainbow Jersey

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LEVEL 9 (90-99 climbs)

MARCO PANTANI

Pink Jersey winner Giro d'Italia

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LEVEL 10 (100 climbs)

GOLD OF THE BERICI

Berici Climbs jersey with gold inserts

Make a donation

You can choose three types of donations to the Michele Scarponi Foundation:

  • 20 € (equivalent to 0,20 € for every climb conquered)
  • 30 € (equivalent to 0,30 € for every climb conquered)
  • 50 € (equivalent to 0,50 € for every climb conquered)

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To donate by bank transfer use these coordinates:

IBAN: IT81N0854937360000000040274

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IBAN: IT81N0854937360000000040274

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How to read the altitude profile

On the altitude profile you can identify the various difficulty bands (slope expressed in %) of the climb distinguishable in 5 types of colours:

Green

easy slopes between 0% and 2,9%

Light blue

medium/easy slopes between 3% and 5,9%

Yellow

medium/difficult slopes between 6% and 8,9%

Red

difficult slopes between 9% and 14,9%

Purple

very difficult slopes exceeding 15%

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