The best MTB trails around Fino Del Monte

Vast summit plateau with pastures and hollows. Rich in old farmhouses converted into mountain huts

Initially flat dirt path without any technical difficulty. At the first junction, turn left and then immediately right to take the steep ascent of the Res, leaving the track that climbs into the Tede Valley. After an initial section with a slight gradient, the climb begins, always in double digits, which in some sections approaches 20%. Mostly it is on paving stones and cement, easily passable with good legs. You encounter, however, three technical sections, although only a few tens of meters long (20/30 meters maximum per section), of dirt with large gravel, exposed rocks, and big stones. They require a firm wrist and great riding skill. Personally, I managed to get over two of them while seated, in the easiest gear, hopping between the various boulders. One section, the second one, I had to do on foot, pushing the Mtb, because I encountered a biker coming down on that section, to whom I gave way, stopping, to avoid a possible collision. It was impossible to restart on the section due to the circumstances, but possible on the following paved section. After two steep hairpin bends, you pass the upper Colombera farmhouse and the road levels out with a gravelly dirt track, to reach Castione, Loc. Agro after a few hundred meters. From where I rejoined, descending, the paved main road.

The Capitanio is a historic motor vessel from 1926 and will be transformed into a sailing museum for its centenary in 2026.

Built in 1926, "La Capitanio" was originally equipped with a steam engine, but after a few years it was replaced with a diesel engine. Her name was a celebration of the beatification of Bartolomea Capitanio, founder of the order of the Sisters of Charity, which took place the year of the ship's construction. She was used as a ferry for the Società di Navigazione a Vapore on Lake Iseo until its dissolution in 1932. In the 1950s, she was used as a tug for Italsider, hauling railway barges from the Lovere plant (now the Lucchini RS plant) to the Paratico dock. Upon her decommissioning, she was successively purchased by various private owners who saved her from decommissioning and, through various refits, brought her to her current magnificent state. The superstructures have been changed numerous times, but the sheet metal hull has remained unchanged since 1926. Starting in 2023, "La Capitanio," thanks to a joint effort by the new owners and the institutions, aims to become a heritage and historical memory of navigation on Lake Iseo, sailing toward the 100-year milestone in all its splendor. (from visitlakeiseo.info)

We were walking by when we noticed a courtyard... we poked our heads in and... a very kind lady invited us to see the exhibition of local artists. What a pleasant break and what an interesting discovery. While we were looking at the various works, a second very elegant lady entered and told us about Casa MATTEO, another launching point for young artists. In short, in just a few minutes we discovered local artists and fantastic people who help young people develop their talents!!!

Pretty little lake in the Vogno area, equipped with a walkway around the perimeter and a rest area with benches and picnic tables.

Huge beech trees lining the road frame incredible views of vast pastures where the backdrop appears, in all its grandeur, the southern slope of the Presolana mountain massif, still snow-capped in the ravines and less exposed sides.

Very easy, nice place to stop for a break