Gravel ring at the gates of Lessinia

In this second ride between Valpolicella and Lessinia you start from Bussolengo and cross the Adige towards Arcè. On a constant slight slope it passes by prestigious villas with well-kept hedges, vineyards as far as the eye can see and small villages such as Bure and Gargagnago.

From here the climb becomes more challenging and the view is lost between impeccable dry stone walls and vineyards. Once you reach the small Fumane, you enter the Valle dei Progni (valley of the streams), which in a bucolic environment and alongside ancient Romanesque bridges leads you up to Molina, with stretches where the gradient in double figures is standard: take the right pace, stop if necessary, and prepare to enjoy an incredible view once you gain altitude.

Molina, a village famous for its waterfalls, furrows, niches and erosions, welcomes you with a fresh fountain. I advise you to park your vehicle and dedicate a couple of hours of trekking inside the Cascate park. Once you've picked up your gravel again, continue on the Valcesara secondary road, which introduces you to the typical environment of Lessinia: thin walls, vineyards, grazing cows and smoking fireplaces from the groups of houses scattered all around.

After a rather bucolic and panoramic stretch at high altitude, you descend towards San Rocco, Pezza, Negrar di Valpolicella and Pedemonte. The gravel is not over: a last stretch between the fields and vineyards of Pescantina separates you from the destination of this tour in Valpolicella and Lessinia, Bussolengo.