Starting out from Campione di Tremosine, before you get to the soccer field near the tunnel for Riva del Garda, take the abandoned carriageable road the climbs up along the rocky cliffs overlooking the lake garda. Bearing left, the old road enters the province road. You'll reach a dark tunnel, which you'll avoid and keep to the right. Several curves indicate that you're about to enter the beautiful, cool Brasa ravine. Once you've passed the ravine, you'll head to the village of Pieve, where you'll turn right and follow signs for Vesio. At Priezzo, the biker turns right on the Via Levante road, where you'll reach an old church.

At this point, you'll turn left on the Via Pionese road, then immediately turn right, under a portico, riding downhill to the Brasa Valley. Bearing left in the next two junctions, you'll end up on an unpaved road where you'll see century-old windmills and ancient barns, some of which have been renovated. When you reach the asphalted road, you'll meet up with the provincial road and turn right. After 300 meters, you'll turn left on the unpaved Via Era road. The road climbs uphill to the hamlet of Voiandes. At the curve, do not take the road on the left, but go straight on the Via S. Carlo Borromeo road, where you'll meet up again with the provincial road. Turn left and after 50 meters, turn left again, following the signs for Secastello. The asphalt road travels through lush green cattle pastures. At the next junction, turn right. The road climbs uphill to Bocca di Nevese, near a home with vegetable patch.

Turn right, and go through the wire gate (make sure you close it carefully!). After traveling 100 meters, turn left on the hill. Turn left where the road widens and, further on at the elbow curve, turn left again. The road travels downhill to the village of Sermerio. Turn left into the asphalted city road, which descends to the cemetery, where the excursion with the mountain bike will take the small road that flanks the cemetery entrance and is unpaved in sections. Traveling downhill you'll pass a road on your right. About 50 meters ahead, turn left: the road descends sharply and borders a vineyard. The striking route in this untamed natural setting travels along a road on the edge of a cliff that leads to the valley.
You'll turn left at the next intersection. The road rises slightly and passes the hamlet of Cadignano. You'll end up on the municipal road, enter the village of Pregasio and, from the center of Pieve, return to Campione along the Brasa ravine..

Campione - Tremosine - Nevese

INFO

• Zone: Tremosine
• Map: Kompass K102
• Access: along the Gardesana occidentale n. 45 bis road
• Departure: Campione di Tremosine, near the soccer field
• Length: 23.20 km
• Maximum altitude: 810 m
• Difference in altitude: 744 m
• Time: 3 hr 30 min – 4 hr 30 min
• Bikeability: total
• Beauty (1-5*): ****
• Difficulty: average difficulty
• Base: Pro Loco info office, in the Pieve square
• Note: right from the start, the itinerary is full of striking scenery.

Useful Advice:

• Mountain hiking or trekking is an adventure and an experience that brings you in contact with the mountains and nature. Since some itineraries can be difficult for an amateur or untrained excursionist or mountain climber, caution is advised.

Clothing:

• Clothing must not be exaggerated and always suitable for the season, taking into account the type of excursion, altitude and weather, which can change quickly in the mountains. Bring in your backpack sunglasses, a hat, a change of clothing, waterproof jacket with hood (the change of clothing, be it heavy or light, should depend upon the season underway).

Equipment:

• Besides wearing the right shoes (mountain or trekking boots), bring a water bottle or another beverage, a first aid emergency kit, maps, and a Swiss Army knife.

Safety:

• Always notify someone of your excursion, and if you are not accompanied by family members or friends, speak with the staff at the reception desk in your residence or hotel, and let them know of your plans. Bringing a mobile phone with you during the excursion is very helpful and might come in handy.