Sport in Recoaro
The following list contains the main sports that can be practiced in the Recoaro area:
Ski, (downhill, cross-country, ski touring), snowboard, bob, snowshoeing, rock climbing, paragliding, mountain bike, downhill, excursions, walks, jogging, marching, fitness, horse riding and much more!
Itineraries for horseback riding in the Alti Valli Vicentine
CONCA DI SMERALDO
Starting point/arrival: Pizzegoro di Recoaro.
Length: 40 km
Time required: 10/12 h - 2 days
Difficulty: low
Minimum altitude: 390 m - Facchini
Maximum altitude: 1.131 m - Rifugio Battisti Loc. Gazza
Period of the year: late spring, summer, autumn
Route: it is long but not too demanding, it runs at the foothill of the Small Dolomites, through centuries-old trees and mountain pastures, till reaching Passo Xon. It continues through woods and districts, along the ridge that separates Valle dell’Agno from Val Leogra. From Passo della Camonda it is necessary to descend to the mountain, through the forest, to reach the starting point once again. There are great panoramic points on the surrounding mountains and on the valley of Recoaro Terme. It is suitable for 2-day-long trips from late spring to autumn.
MONTE CIVILLINA
Starting point/arrival: Loc. Facchini di Recoaro
Length: 14 km
Time required: 4,30 h
Difficulty: medium
Minimum altitude: 332 m - Danese
Maximum altitude: 755 m - Rifugio Civillina
Period of the year: all year long
Route: this is a challenging route, especially because of the piedmont characteristics of the territory. It winds along districts, meadows and woods, around Mount Civillina, on the western part of the ridge dividing Valle dell’Agno from Val Leogra. The panoramic view on the Small Dolomites is truly breath-taking. It is suitable for a day trip, at any time of the year, paying attention during winter season.
MONTE ENNA
Starting point/arrival: Poleo - Schio
Length: 18 km
Time required: 5 h
Difficulty: low
Minimum altitude: 280 m - Poleo
Maximum altitude: 975 m - Mount Enna
Period of the year: all year long
Route: it is a loop itinerary that starts and ends in Poleo, near Schio, going around Mount Enna, reaching its peak, where the fort of the same name lies, dated back to the First World War. Mostly on gravel road, it takes a day to complete it, even during winter season and with favourable weather conditions.
MONTE NOVEGNO
Starting point/arrival: Poleo - Schio
Length: 26 km
Time required: 8 h
Difficulty: medium
Minimum altitude: 280 m - Poleo
Maximum altitude: 1690 m - Mount Rivon
Period of the year: late spring, summer, autumn
Route: the route starts from Poleo, near Schio, and rises up to Mount Novegno, through the woods and districts, going around Busa Novegno, where there are still visible traces of the fights that took place during the First World War. Mount Rione (1690m) is a place of great interest, on top of which lies the fort of the same name. Great panoramic views, mostly on gravel road, can be completed within a day. It is not accessible during winter season.
SCHIO - POSINA
Starting point/arrival: Schio - Posina
Length: 20 km
Time required: 7 h
Difficulty: medium/high
Minimum altitude: 210 m - Schio
Maximum altitude: 1102 m - Colletto di Posina
Period of the year: summer
Route: the route is rather long, it starts either from SS. Trinità or from Poleo, near Schio, and runs along the north side of Val Leogra, goes down in Posina through Colletto di Posina (1102 m). It is a day trip and is accessible during summer. We recommend to be escorted by an experienced local rider and for both the horse and the rider to be in good physical conditions.
BOSCO DI TRETTO
Starting point/arrival: Le Piane - Schio
Length: 19 km
Time required: 5 h
Difficulty: medium
Minimum altitude: 360 m - Piane
Maximum altitude: 885 m - Colletto Grande di Velo
Period of the year: all year long
Route: Starting from Località Le Piane, near Schio, the route leads through Colletto di Velo, goes around the Tretto Plateau, across old districts, meadows and woods. Wonderful view on Mount Summano and Mount Novegreo. It is perfect for a day trip, accessible all year long, paying attention during winter season.
MONTE SUMMANO
Starting point/arrival: Murello/Cave di Santorso
Length: 15 km
Time required: 4 h
Difficulty: medium/low
Minimum altitude: 250 m - Murello/Cave di Santorso
Maximum altitude: 1050 m - Campigolo
Period of the year: all year long
Route: the route is on gravel road and winds along the south side of Mount Summano, with great panoramic view on the plain. In spring, flower blooming is a sight to behold. It is possible to see structures from the First World War. It is perfect for a day trip, accessible all year long, paying attention during winter season.
