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Pasubio — Strada delle 52 Gallerie
Veneto
The Strada delle 52 Gallerie on the Pasubio massif was built in 1917–1918 by Italian military engineers — 52 tunnels bored through the rock to allow supply of the Dente Austriaco position without exposure to Austrian fire. The 6 km road gains 900 m through the tunnels and passes Austrian and Italian artillery positions. The summit (2,235 m) has WWI fortifications and panoramic views over the Vicenza plain.
Duration
6 hours
Distance
16 km
Elevation
+1000 m
Best season
June – October
Highlights
- 52 tunnels bored by Italian military engineers in 1917–18
- Austrian and Italian artillery positions on the summit ridge
- Most dramatic WWI engineering in the Alps
With your dog
Military road; dogs off-leash.
