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Hiking Trail recommended route Hiking Trail  · Province of Vicenza

Monte della Croce Loop: Training Sossano

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    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.

    easy
    Distance 6 km
    1:55 h
    242 m
    242 m
    227 m
    17 m

    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

    Perfect for those with little time who want a quality workout: Monte della Croce offers excellent slopes for strength endurance work uphill.
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    T1 easy
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    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Lowest point
    17 m
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    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.

    https://www.vicenzae.org/it/

    Track date: 23.03.2025.

    Roadbook

    Traversable in both directions, but recommended counterclockwise to tackle the climb towards Monte della Croce in the first part of the workout and take advantage of the final descent for active recovery.
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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

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    45.357896, 11.505427
    DMS
    45°21'28.4"N 11°30'19.5"E
    UTM
    32T 696232 5025763
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    Equipment

    Trail running shoes with good grip or light hiking footwear; water supply recommended for hotter days.

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    Difficulty
    T1 easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    6 km
    Duration
    1:55 h
    Ascent
    242 m
    Descent
    242 m
    Highest point
    227 m
    Lowest point
    17 m
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