Monte della Croce Loop: Training Sossano
Training variant that winds around Monte della Croce di Sossano.
A compact loop route, ideal for testing the legs on short but steady slopes and enjoying a privileged view over the Vicenza plain.
Start / finish: Palazzetto dello Sport of Sossano.
Features: the itinerary progressively climbs towards Monte della Croce (212 m).
The route is smooth, with a mix of dirt roads and forest paths that allow maintaining a high training pace.
Development: after the initial ascent, the route skirts the hill offering several panoramic points, then descends technically towards the starting point.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Beware of potentially slippery clay soil after rain; the use of shoes with a well-sculpted sole is recommended.Tips and suggestions
Ground holds well in rain but may have muddy sections after heavy precipitation. It is advised to monitor heart rate in the first climbing sector to better manage energy.
Cartography Tabacco 060 Colli Berici \ Colli Euganei.
Track date: 23.03.2025.
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Public transport
Extra-urban bus service available, but using your own vehicle is recommended for post-workout flexibility.Directions
A31 Agugliaro exit, direction Sossano center.Parking
Large free parking at the Palazzetto dello Sport in Sossano, the starting and ending point of the loop.Coordinates
Equipment
Trail running shoes with good grip or light hiking footwear; water supply recommended for hotter days.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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