The best road cycling routes around Roana

The Military Shrine of Asiago, also known as the Sacrario del Leiten, stands majestically on the homonymous hill to honor the memory of the fallen of the Great War. Inaugurated in 1936, the imposing white marble structure is distinguished by its iconic four-fronted triumphal arch, twenty meters high, which dominates the entire Altopiano dei Sette Comuni. Inside the square base, a dense network of galleries houses the remains of over 54,000 soldiers, many of them unknown, belonging to both the Italian and Austro-Hungarian armies. In addition to its commemorative function, the site houses a war museum rich in memorabilia and documents from the era. Traversing its spaces of silence offers a profound reflection on human sacrifice and the history of the alpine front, making the monument not only a symbol of patriotic devotion but also a solemn warning for peace addressed to future generations.

Nice short and fun climb

Simple and educational trail. The solar system is shown along the path at a scale of 1/1 billion. It was carried out by the staff of the Asiago astrophysical observatory. Each planet is in scale of size and distance as in the solar system. For each planet there are explanatory panels. Don't miss it!

The plateau of the Seven Municipalities offers gentle ascents and descents. Moderate traffic between Passo Vèzzena and Asiago.

Great place for a refreshment break, excellent sandwiches and super excellent prices, really kind owners and employees ……. ATTENTION ‘Altipiano d’Asiago like Monte Grappa lacks water points …

Historic and characteristic bridge on the provincial road that connects Roana with Canove and, therefore, with Asiago

Road with little traffic, excellent for avoiding cars and those hateful ups and downs on the state road 😅

A bold bridge built in the early 1900s to connect Roana to Canove and the rest of the plateau, spanning the deep Val d'Assa. Before that, the only way was up and down the gorge via the old Strada della Sbarra (now a dirt hiking trail closed to traffic). Inaugurated in 1906, it was constructed with two lateral stone pillars supporting a large steel lattice girder. During the First World War, in May 1916, it was blown up by the Italian army to block the advance of the Austro-Hungarian Strafexpedition, after having carried the last rearguards and refugees from Roana-Mezzaselva-Rotzo. After the war, it was rebuilt with three concrete arches, as we see it today. 135 meters long and 80 meters high. There's a steep path on the Roana side that leads to the valley floor and continues under the bridge: from there, the view is impressive, and you truly realize its height and boldness! Unfortunately, in recent decades, the bridge has acquired a sinister reputation as the site of numerous suicides. https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponte_di_Roana