Forte John or Preara – Piloton of Montorio loop from San Giovanni Lupatoto

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Italy

Veneto

Verona

San Giovanni Lupatoto

Forte John or Preara – Piloton of Montorio loop from San Giovanni Lupatoto

Moderate

4.3

(32)

108

riders

Forte John or Preara – Piloton of Montorio loop from San Giovanni Lupatoto

03:48

52.4km

750m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 13.8 km for 364 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.59 km

Bridge over the Pogno di Valpantena

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Small bridge connecting the gravel path from Verona to the cycle-path Pantani all along the river Adige.

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14.9 km

Forte John or Preara

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Fort John is a small polygonal fortification built in 1859 by the Austrians on the remains of a Bronze Age village halfway between the Montorio Castle and the Pilotòn, a …

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15.8 km

Piloton of Montorio

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It is an example of a bètylo (type of megalith of sacred origin) erected in a very remote time on the ridge known as "Preafita". The betyls were always placed …

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16.6 km

View of Castello di Montorio

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The majestic and historically rich Montorio Castle is easily accessible on foot, by bike or by car. With its towers and walls enclosing a large green area, it offers a …

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24.7 km

Piccolo Stelvio

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Beautiful dirt and winding stretch that can be traveled in gravel without too many problems!

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26.3 km

Panoramic View of Grezzana from the Capitello di San Vincenzo

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If you manage to reach this peaceful corner nestled in the green hills you will be able to admire Grezzana from a truly panoramic point of view. Villa Arvedi is …

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35.4 km

Panoramic view of Mizzole

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Very nice view of the town of Mizzole from the dirt path just above the town

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38.6 km

On Saturday 2 April 2022 the Castle of Montorio was inaugurated with the opening to the public of the Rocca, that is, the innermost and most fascinating part of the manor, after the preparation of the information path.

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