Caplone Lorina Round MTB August 2022

Type: Interesting

Description:
Monte Caplone with its 'easier' and 'shortest' ascent from Storo. We ride the bike path to Idro Lake and the steep asphalt uphill first to Bondone, an idyllic village above Idro Lake. Here one can refresh at the village fountain and refill water supply (or stop at the bar for 1 espresso and buy drinks) as there is no water until Malga Alpo. The uphill to it is brutally steep and we fight bravely up in sultry heat. After 10.5 km/1060 uphill Hm we recover on a short flatter passage to Passo Grii, before it goes fierce again on gravel track to Bocca di Cablone - some passages again on foot. At Bocca di Cablone one switches to Garda side and follows the military track past numerous positions still a bit uphill and finally rolls downhill to Malga Tombea with Mt Caplone and Bocca di Campei our highest point in sight. The rock passage - a dynamite trail - to Bocca di Campei is always again extremely impressive for us. When we first confronted this incredible passage we were full of awe and respect - so intimidating the scenery acted on us. One meets only few bikers and hikers here, totally lonely, no refreshment possibilities, the malgas are purely private. Depending on conditions - with good some rideable - this time we push the coarse gravel path to Bocca di Campei. The feelings of happiness are endless, again we managed this unique uphill with own muscle power. Many times we succeeded, also multiple times from Garda side - also as part of our self-created marathon with 4000 UH-Hm/120 km. We enjoy the moment and anticipation of the incredible high trail. Exposed but mostly wide with only few towel-wide and also fall-hazardous passages the trail winds to the 'not completed tunnel'. Here over the steep ridge we push our bike short but fierce. Equally steep on the other side short and fierce down to the path leading into Valle di Campo. On initially narrow and coarse gravel path - with dreamlike Garda view - soon on wide military path the trail serpentines through the gigantic rock scenery. For us always great joy this fantastic downhill - garnished with some tunnels and in lower part a finest flow trail! At Bocca Lorina keep left (right continues to Malga Lorina and Valle S. Michele). A short steep snapper and we are at Passo Valesina. The Valesina trail to Malga Valesina is a bit more demanding, has some tricky passages and requires some courage, only few passages on foot for us. Finally cruise through a meadow trail in 3/4 m high grass and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere at Malga Valesina - until suddenly local motorcrossers appear and demonstrate their trail skills uphill on Valesina trail. An incredible spectacle! We continue our downhill through the magnificent Valle di Lorina on racy gravel road and finally on tarmac and join at Ex-Forte Ampola the road to Storo - this 4 km back to start. For us the most beautiful 'Caplone variant'!

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