The best gravel rides around Volpago Del Montello

Unpaved flat rail trail, only the old signals provide some cheer.

In the English cemetery of Giavera lie buried the men who died in defence of the Austrian advance from December 1917 to March 1918 and those who fell west of the river Piave. The Cemetery stands on land donated by the Italian State to the British Empire and houses the remains of 417 soldiers of the imperial army surrounded by a splendid English lawn. On this lawn, one can also admire the Stone of Remembrance, an altar on which is engraved the phrase "Their names liveth for evermore", meaning "Their name liveth for evermore". The English cemetery, like all others in the world, is under the protection and management of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Very pleasant ascent along the cheerful canal

The Stradon del Bosco is a historic itinerary that develops along the southern slope of Montello, in the province of Treviso. This fascinating route, predominantly flat and immersed in nature, runs for long stretches along the Canale del Bosco, an artificial hydraulic work built in the 16th century to divert the waters of the Piave for irrigation and production purposes. Ideally connecting the area of Crocetta del Montello and Montebelluna to Nervesa della Battaglia, the road today represents an ideal destination for lovers of trekking, running, and cycle tourism, particularly for gravel and road bike enthusiasts. In addition to offering suggestive views of the pre-Alpine landscape and the typical oak woods of the hill, the trail intersects the historic "prese" (intakes) of Montello, combining naturalistic beauty with the historical memory of the territory.

The Dorsale del Montello is a unique mountainous ridge, located in the Treviso plain and characterized by a peculiar geological formation of red earth and conglomerate. This natural bastion extends for about 13 kilometers, offering a dense network of roads called Prese, progressively numbered, which connect the base to the summit. It is a paradise for cyclists and trekking enthusiasts thanks to the variable elevation changes and the beauty of the chestnut and robinia woods. Beyond nature, the area is steeped in history related to the Great War, with monuments such as the Military Shrine, and is famous for its food and wine tradition, ranging from chiodini mushrooms to prized Prosecco wine and dishes of Venetian rural cuisine served in numerous osterias.

Where does the Canale della Vittoria begin, which after 15 km passes in front of my house

The Ciclovia "La Tradotta" is a fascinating 18-kilometer cycle and pedestrian path that connects Montebelluna to Nervesa della Battaglia, at the foot of Montello. This flat route follows the path of a historic military railway used during the Great War to supply the Piave front. Today, the trail, immersed in greenery and almost entirely unpaved, is an ideal destination for families and gravel or trekking bike enthusiasts. Along the way, you can breathe in history thanks to old railway houses, railway relics, and underpasses decorated with period murals. Well-equipped with water fountains, the route ends near Nervesa della Battaglia, where you can explore the evocative remains of the Abbey of Sant'Eustachio or the Military Shrine, crowning the excursion with a regenerating stop at the typical agriturismos of the area.

The Ciclovia "La Tradotta" is a fascinating cycle and pedestrian path of about 18 kilometers that connects Montebelluna to Nervesa della Battaglia, at the foot of Montello. This flat route runs along the trackbed of a historic military railway used during the Great War to supply the Piave front. Today, the path, immersed in greenery and almost entirely unpaved, is an ideal destination for families and fans of gravel or trekking bikes. Along the way, you can breathe in history thanks to old railway houses, railway memorabilia, and underpasses decorated with period murals. Well-equipped with water fountains, the route ends near Nervesa della Battaglia, where you can explore the evocative remains of the Abbey of Sant'Eustachio or the Military Shrine, crowning the excursion with a regenerating stop at the typical farmhouses of the area.