Bike Touring the Italian Dolomite's Passo Giau Climb from Selva di Cadore One of the best rides and a classic bike ride in the Dolomite's is the climb up Passo Giau from Selva di Cadore.  The route actually starts in the valley at Capria where you have a short climb up to Selva di Cadore.  From there the route up is 10 km at an average of 9%. Route Profile: From Selva di Cadore: Belluno Province Length: 10.12 km Average grade: 9.1% Hardest grade: 14% Difficulty: 142.88 ROUTE NOTES: From Caprile you have a 5 km climb that runs between 6% to 8%, during this section you must not get to excited and set a good pace so as not to burn out your legs.   After reaching Selva di Cadore you will find a fountain if you need water.  It is best to ensure you are filled up at

Bike Touring Italy's Adige River's Bike Path Verona to Rovereto Bike Path Part of the Adige River bike route this is a great path for all levels of cyclist.  The Trentino section is well marked and on an isolated path/ The Veneto has yet to mark the route as necessary nor are you on isolated roads.  This is a great ride and makes for a great vacation destination. Signposts: Pista ciclabile Val d’Adige / Vallagarina; Fahrradweg Trento - Rovereto - Borghetto (N° 1)
Eurovelo Route: Val d’Adige cycle track, Via Claudia Augusta (branch Ostiglia)
Estimated time: about 2 to 3 hours
Length: 65 kmElevation Gain: 70 m
Surface: entirely asphalted trackStarting point: Verona Train StationFinish Point: RovertoTowns Along the Route: from the villages of Trento, Besenello, Calliano, Nomi, Villa Lagarina, Rovereto, Mori (access Lake Garda), Ala, Avio. Bike & train: regional trains with bicycle transport parallel the railway line Trento - Verona ROUTE NOTES:

Italian Dolomiteìs Hiking Tour: Piz Boè Hiking Tour in the Italian Dolomite's across the Sella Mountain Group to its highest Peak, Piz Boé at 3,152 metres. This is one of the must do walks in the Dolomite's if you are looking for a great day of hiking.  The views are breathtaking and unforgottable, if I had to recommend one walk this would be top on my list. Starting point: Sas Pordoi cable car (Passo Pordoi, Canazei)Trail numbers: SAT 627, 638, AV 2Time of Year: 15 June - 15 Sept (depending on Snow)Length: 4 km (one way)Walking time: 1.5 - 2 hours (one way)Elevation Gain: 370 m (one way)Max Elevation: 3,152 metres aslLocal information: A.P.T. Val di Fassa, tel. 0462 609 500 GETTING THERE The best place to baseyourself for this adventure is Canazei, from there you have several hiking options.  To get to Canazei. By TrainClosest railway stations is Trento,

Easy Hike the Pale di San Martino mountain group to see the Fradusta Glacier Hiking the Italian Dolomite's The Fradusta Glacier and small lake with the same name, is located in the desert of the Pale di San Martino Dolomite's. There is very little left of the glacier and is it now more of a snow patch that seems to continue to disappear. This is a great day hike for all levels, but be sure to have all the appropriate layers for any weather since it can change in during your walk. Starting point: Upper station of the ropeway Rosetta (San Martino di Castrozza)Trail numbers: SAT nr. 707 toward “Fradusta”Time of Year:  15 June to 15 Sept. depending on snow fallTrail length: 4 km each wayWalking time: 1.5 to 2 hours each wayElevation Gain: 480 m ascent, 300 m descent (one way)Max Elevation: 2700 Additional Information: Tourism Board San Martino

The Food Lovers Guide to Eating in Vicenza Italy Bike and Hike Italy - Travel Planning for Vicenza   Although "cucina povera" seems to be more associated with Tuscany and the south than the Veneto, Vicenza's cuisine is deeply defined by the foods people prepared generations ago when Vicenza, along with the Veneto, experienced crippling poverty as a result of droughts, plagues, famines and wars. For example, the local nickname "magnagatti" (literally cat-eaters) originated from a time when rumors started to circulate that the people of Vicenza, out of poverty and desperation, started eating cats. Although the truth behind the rumor is debatable, the locals' full acceptance of the nickname and even have a cat as the mascot of their soccer team. Today, Vicenza enjoys one of the highest standard of living in Italy, its best cuisine is still rooted in basic preparations of simple ingredients to make excellent dishes.