Breonio Monte Crocetta

Breonio, Monte Crocetta

A beautiful hike that starts from Breonio center, with ascent to the panoramic terrace of Monte Crocetta a few km for a 360 degree view Monte Baldo, Monte Vignola, Val d'adige, Altissimo, Corno d'Aquilio, Corno Mozzo, Lessinia, Gruppo del Carega ect......

Point of departure and arrival : Breonio parking Piazza della Chiesa

GPS 45°37'22.63"N 10°54'8.56"E

difference in height uphill 170 mt

distance km 3,2

duration 2 hours with stops

Easy medium

Cartography Map of the Paths On the hills from Valpolicella to Lake Garda

Brief description of the route

Departure from the square of the church of Breonio

we cross the charming village of Breonio we go in the direction of Via Crocetta, uphill, we reach the panoramic junction, from where different paths start and cross, illustrated with tables and trail signs. We follow the CAI 240 trail sign and uphill we reach the top of Monte Crocetta.

A stop to enjoy the panoramic view of the peaks (Monte Baldo, the underlying Adige Valley, Monte Vignola, Corno d'Aquilio, Monte Tomba, Carega group, Monte Purga).

we go down a bit and at the first junction we continue straight towards the Pastelletto. We notice a small deviation to the right that goes down a bit. Surprise a large and deep cave cave welcomes us, surprising us and inviting us to enter to discover the interior.

Leaving the cave we return to climb towards the Pastelletto but before moving on the path that would lead to the right side of the ridge of the Pastelleto, we stop to enjoy a snack, accompanied by looks and 270 ° views..

We return going down on a dirt road to Breonio. We stop for coffee at Bar Piccoli in Breonio.