Walking in the Prosecco Hills 

Distance: 6.5 miles (10km)  

Total Ascent: 920 feet (280m)   

Total Descent: 920 feet (280m)  

We’ll leave on foot from our hotel and start from the town’s lively historic centre. Having crossed the famous Ponte Vecchio, we go up the river Brenta and climb to the small hermitage of San Bovo which datesback to 1742. We continue to Contrà Privà with splendid views of Basano and the Brenta valley. Returning to Bassano we’ll pass by the Venetian Villa Angarano. 

Distance: 9.5 miles (15km)   

Total Ascent: 1,215 feet (370m)   

Total Descent: 1,215 feet (370m)   

Departing our hotel, we’ll follow the same route as Option 1, to reach San Bovo on Monte Costa. From here, we’ll walk towards Valrovina and the Silan waterfall, then to Contrà Privà for valley views. On our return journey, we will admire the Venetian Villa Angarano. 

Distance: 6.5 miles (10km)   

Total Ascent: 1,080 feet (330m) 

Total Descent: 1,080 feet (330m)

Starting from Villa Barbaro in Maser, our route takes us to the crests of the Asolo Hills. Having climbed the Mostacin pass on foot, we reach the ridge path offering panoramic views on both sides. We’ll arrive at Colle di San Giorgio with its characteristic oratory, and continue towards Asolo to explore its evocative historic centre. 

Distance: 8 miles (13km)   

Total Ascent: 1,280 feet (390m)   

Total Descent: 1,280 feet (390m)  

A pleasant walk takes us from the Rocca di Cornuda along a ridge path up to the Rocca di Asolo. We’ll continue up to the Mostacin pass and along the ridge path. Arriving at charming Colle di San Giorgio, we’ll continue towards historic Asolo. This town has been a source of inspiration for poets such as Robert Browning and the traveller Freya Stark.

Distance: 4.5 miles (7km)   

Total Ascent: 1,605 feet (490m)   

Total Descent: 1,540 feet (470m)  

Today we’ll head to the summit of Monte Grappa, the highest peak in the Venetian Prealps. Its geographical position allows a 360° view from the Venetian plain to the Dolomites. By coach we reach the Forcelletto refuge and set off on foot towards Monte Pertica until we reach the Monumental Cemetery of Cima Grappa. 

Distance: 7 miles (11km)   

Total Ascent: 1,840 feet (560m)   

Total Descent: 950 feet (290m)  

This walk follows the same route as Option 1 to the summit of Monte Grappa. We’ll then take a coach to the Forcelletto refuge and then head to the Conca delle Bocchette, passing traditional mountain huts and examples of ancient rural homes called "fojarol". We rejoin together at Cima Grappa, then visit the Bassano Refuge before returning to the hotel.

Distance: 6.5 miles (10km)   

Total Ascent: 720 feet (220m)   

Total Descent: 1,540 feet (470m)  

By coach we’ll reach the Asiago Plateau, a site of many battles during World War I. We start at Monte Cengio, one of the most beautiful and history-rich places on the plateau. We’ll reach Fort Corbin which was one of the fortresses that formed Italy’s alpine defensive line in the WWI. Once we reach Treschè Conche we’ll take our coach and cross the beautiful plateau passing through Asiago, famous for its DOC cheese, via Marostica. 

Distance: 8 miles (13km)  

Total Ascent: 985 feet (300m)   

Total Descent: 1,800 feet (550m)  

With our fellow walking group, we reach the Asiago Plateau, then walk along Monte Cengio. We’ll follow the entrenchment mule track to reach the summit of the mountain and on to Fort Corbin. Once we reach Treschè Conche we take our coach and cross the plateau through Asiago. Before returning to the hotel we’ll stop in Marostica, famed for the legendary tale of the chess competition for the castellan’s beautiful daughter, during the Middle Ages. 

Distance: 5.5 miles (9km)   

Total Ascent: 885 feet (270m)   

Total Descent: 560 feet (170m)   

Today we’ll enjoy a pleasant walk in the Prosecco Hills between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, which recently made it onto the UNESCO World Heritage list as a cultural landscape. We’ll reach Vidor by coach, on the banks of the Piave river, which acted as a barrier to the advance of the Austrian army in World War I. We’ll then walk towards the heart of the Prosecco Hills, ending with the possibility of a tasting before returning to the hotel. 

Distance: 8 miles (13km)   

Total Ascent: 1,085 feet (330m)   

Total Descent: 690 feet (210m)   

Along with the first group, we’ll discover the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, recently awarded UNESCO Heritage status. We’ll reach Vidor by coach, on the banks of the Piave river, then discover the area of the "Grave del Piave", a large ecosystem of rare beauty. Finally, we’ll walk towards the heart of the Prosecco Hills for a tasting.