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Invitation to Asiago
Asiago and the 7 Municipalities Plateau
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"THERE IS A PLACE..."
...where pine and larch woods blend into endless pastures, a true paradise for marmots, deer, chamois and roe bucks;
a refuge for squirrels, grouse and eagles.
...where the past has left indelible traces, from the rocky edges of the Val d'Assa to the Bostel village, the ancient Cimbrian culture to the First World War.
...where fabulous, incredible flowers grow, from the Martagon lily to the Gentian, from Edelweiss to Sun Dew and the bog flytrap.
...where from 1310 to 1807 one of history’s first democracies was formed, under the name of the Spettabile Reggenza dei Sette Comuni.
...where even today there is a continuous exchange between Man and Nature, through cheese and honey production, herbal distilling, and mushroom and forest fruit picking
...where Gnomes, Elves and Fairies still live and where, as local legend has it, they spy on us from their dens plotting tricks and jokes to play.
...where you can find more than 500km of cross country ski tracks that become the largest and most complete network of mountain biking paths in the summer.
...where trekking, walks and horse riding still provide a taste of adventure, taking you to new places to discover.
...where the “national sports” are cross country skiing, downhill skiing, ice hockey, speed skating and ski jumping, not forgetting the summer sport of “grass” skiing.
...where there is one of Europe’s best 18 hole golf courses and where an airport with its runway at an altitude of 1000 metres is considered normal.
...where you can follow the impressive Ca del Sasso which, with 4,444 steps, is one of the longest flights of steps in the world and was built out of limestone between 1388 and 1392.
...where the sky is clear and you can see the stars and entire universe with your own eyes whilst lying on the grass or snow or using the four telescopes of the Italian Astrophysics Observatory.
...where the Gods once lived, on the Altaburg and Cima Dodici, on Monte Katz and in the Fren Valley. The Gods may still live there...
WHAT TO DO ON THE ALTOPIANO DEI SETTE COMUNI (SEVEN MUNICIPALITIES PLATEAU)
SPRING/SUMMER
Mountain-bike - Walking- Trekking - Orientation- Golf - Minigolf – “Grass” skiing - Bungee Jumping - Ski-roll – Health Trails- Archery
AUTUMN / WINTER
Cross Country Skiing – Downhill Skiing- Snow-board – Ski Trips - Telemark – Ice Rallying – Ski Jumping - Sled dog – Snow Show walks – Ski Schools – Artificial Snow
ALL YEAR ROUND
Horse riding- Ice Skating – Ice Hockey – Air Gliding – Hang Gliding- Free climbing – Rock Climbing – Target Shooting - Swimming- Tennis - Football- Basketball- Volleyball- Body building – Aerobics – Martial Arts
NOT FORGETTING...
Cinema - Museums- Discos- Pubs – Games Rooms - Shows- Competitions - Exhibitions- Festivals
MUSEUMS ON ASIAGO AND THE 7 MUNICIPALITIES PLATEAU
LEITEN MILITARY SHRINE - Asiago
Every day: 9.00-12.00 / 14.00-17.00 (15.00-18.00 nei mesi estivi)
Free admission
CIMBRIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE - Roana
Visit by booking: 0424 66047 0424 66106
Free admission
WAR MUSEUM 1915-1918 - Canove of Roana
July and August: Everyday: 9.30-12.00 e 15.00-18.30
Other period and times by booking:
0424 692405
Admission: 3,00 Euro. Reduced ticket: 1,50 Euro
TYPICAL WHISTLE MUSEUM - Cesuna of Roana
Every day: 10.00-12.00 / 15.00-19.30
Free admission
PREHISTORIC VILLAGE OF MONTE CORGNON - Lusiana
From 1st July to 15th September, only Sunday & Saturday: 10.00-17.00
Admission 2,50
MONTE CORNO ALPINE GARDEN - Lusiana
From 21th June to 15th August, only Sundays & Saturdays: 10.00-17.00
Admission 2,50
ROVINI COLLECTION - Tresche' Conca
Visitable from June to September from 9.30 to 12 and from 16 to 19.
www.collezionerovini.it
WHAT TO SEE...
THE ENGLISH CEMETRIES
On the plateau there are five English cemeteries managed by the "Commonwealth War Graves Commission": Barenthal, Granezza, Cavalletto, Magnaboschi, Boscon
THE ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY
It is the most important centre for astronomic research in Italy. It is 2km from the centre of Asiago in the direction of Pennar. It has a separate site on Cima Echar where the largest telescope in Italy, and one of the largest in Europe, can be found. For further information click on the link Osservatorio di Asiago
CORBIN FORT AND PLACES FROM THE GREAT WAR
A work of engineering built on the plateau in the period leading up to the outbreak of the First World War. Indeed, it was started in 1906 and is currently an excellent example of a typical First World War fort on high ground. It was built on a jutted cliff so as to close the valley below. The intricate and refined structure that is still highly visible are an excellent example of what the period’s military engineering could create. A year after the beginning of the conflict, the lack of medium calibres in the advanced area meant that some of Fort Corbin’s best pieces were removed, to the extent that tree trunks were set up in the domes to make the enemy believe that the fort was fully functional. On the 15th May 1916 large shells (first 380mm and then 480mm) fell on the Fort. Following a period in the hands of the Austrians, after the Stafexpedition, for several years the Fort was used for military training living quarters. The State then sold it to its current owner, Severino Panozzo. The fort is already an established tourist attraction and this year it has something new to offer: solar panel lighting of the two powder deposits, both well preserved, the work of the owner’s eighteen year old son, Federico Panozzo. At night a multi-colour light, clearly visible from the Arsiero area, lights up the Corbin Fort. To get to the Fort, from the parish church of Tresche Conca, follow the road towards Malga Rocchetto for 5-6kms
THE HISTORY OF THE PIOVENE-ROCCHETTE/ASIAGO RAILWAY LINE
HOW TO GET THERE
Asiago 7 Comuni is easy to reach from all of Italy and Europe. The plateau is in the north of the Veneto region, between the Dolomites and the Adriatic Sea, in the centre of Europe and close to the Brennero and Tarvisio, as well as Milan, Genoa or Bologna.
MAIN ROAD CONNECTIONS
-from the Autostrada A4 Serenissima, at Vicenza Est take the Autostrada Valdastico A31 until the Piovene Rocchette exit; here take the Strada Statale del Costo , enter Tresche Conca di Roana.
-from Trento, passing through Lavarone and the Piana Vezzena, enter Camporovere di Roana.
-from Bassano del Grappa, go up to Conco; or Foza passing through Valstagna; or Enego, passing through Primolano.
-from Marostica, go up to Lusiana.
-from Arsiero, go up to Rotzo passing through Pedescala.
RAILWAY
-from Milan or Venice arrive at Vicenza, and connect to Thiene.
-from Venice arrive at Primolano
BUS
-from Vicenza, Padua, Thiene and Bassano del Grappa there are numerous connections 365 days of the year.
-from Milan, via Autostrada in high season.
AIRPORTS
-Asiago "Romeo Sartori" (only tourist flights)
-Venezia "Marco Polo" - 120 km
-Verona "Villa franca" - 105 km
DISTANCE FROM MAIN CITIES
| VENICE |
95 km |
VICENZA |
50 km |
PADUA |
64 km |
VERONA |
110 km |
TARVISIO |
250 km |
TARVISIO |
320 km |
BRENNERO |
1 90 km |
TRENTO |
55 km |
MILAN |
245 km |
TURIN |
389 km |
GENOVA |
375 km |
BOLOGNA |
200 km |
FLORENCE |
290 km |
ROME |
575 km |
MUNICH |
380 km |
DUSSELDORF |
935 km |
VIENNA |
720 km |
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