Waking up to a blue sky is always a blessing and even more so when you are on the road like myself, bike touring for a week on the beautiful Adige Valley in the north of Italy, back in September of 2022.

As I was saying in my <a href="https://travelfeed.com/@discovereurovelo/biketouring-eurovelo7-italy-peschiera-del-garda-to-calliano-2022">previous post</a>, yesterday evening I arrived a bit late to this nice guesthouse I found by luck on Booking called <a href="https://www.salizzoni.info/">Agriturismo Salizzoni</a>.&nbsp;

<center><figure><img alt="Agriturismo Salizzoni" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-05-19-02-232-img_9439-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>Agriturismo Salizzoni</figcaption></center></figure></center>

The owner was very kind and welcomed me inside where I was surprised to see this big internal yard, we had a little chat regarding my travel itinerary and origins and he even offered me a glass of his own <b>Marzemino</b> red wine, the emblem of the area, which was such a nice surprise for me and just perfect after 80 km of cycling.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.salizzoni.info/#:~:text=The%20Salizzoni%20agricultural%20company%20is%20located%20in%20the%20historic%20center%20of%20Calliano%2C%20in%20the%20heart%20of%20the%20%22vineyard%22%20of%20Vallagarina%2C%20or%20in%20the%20valley%20enclosed%20between%20Castel%20Beseno%20and%20the%20strongholds%20defending%20Rovereto.">The Salizzoni agricultural company is located in the historic center of Calliano, in the heart of the "vineyard" of Vallagarina, or in the valley enclosed between Castel Beseno and the strongholds defending Rovereto.</a>

<center><figure><img alt="Very good breakfast included in the room price" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-05-19-02-860-img_9438-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>Very good breakfast included in the room price</figcaption></center></figure></center>

<center><figure><img alt="Nice backyard" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-06-10-02-877-img_9440-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>Nice backyard</figcaption></center></figure></center>

<center><figure><img alt="Just in time for this year harvest" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-06-10-02-523-img_9442-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>Just in time for this year harvest</figcaption></center></figure></center>

<center><figure><img alt="Marzemino grapes, a specific variety to this region of south of Trentino" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-06-10-02-569-img_9443-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption><b>Marzemino</b> grapes, a specific variety to this region of south of Trentino</figcaption></center></figure></center>

Yesterday evening as I was getting closer to <a href="https://www.google.ro/maps/place/38060+Calliano,+Autonomous+Province+of+Trento,+Italy/@45.9320805,11.0902015,2189m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47820b98b2c7deb9:0x5f4dce1bc75a12bc!8m2!3d45.9344447!4d11.0940643!16zL20vMGc5eTZw?hl=en&amp;entry=ttu">Calliano</a> I saw this castle in the distance not far away from the village and today after a good night rest, breakfast and an extra cup of coffee I felt very energised and decided it's worth a visit since it is only 3 km away.

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<a href="https://www.buonconsiglio.it/en/castel-beseno/#:~:text=The%20castle%2C%20the%20largest%20fortified%20complex%20in%20Trentino%2C%20extends%20at%20the%20top%20of%20the%20homonymous%20hill%2C%20occupying%20a%20position%20of%20great%20strategic%20importance%20for%20controlling%20Vallagarina%20and%20the%20communication%20routes%20between%20the%20German%20Empire%20and%20the%20Italian%20peninsula.">Castel Beseno is&nbsp;&nbsp;the largest fortified complex in Trentino, extends at the top of the homonymous hill, occupying a position of great strategic importance for controlling Vallagarina and the communication routes between the German Empire and the Italian peninsula.</a>

<center><figure><img alt="On my way to the castle this beautiful morning" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-06-16-02-781-img_9446-jpg" width="1978" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>On my way to the castle this beautiful morning</figcaption></center></figure></center>

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What initially seemed like a good ideea, when the uphill battle begun I was not so sure anymore. It was really steep and with a loaded rented bike like mine the tension on the bike parts was very high which can lead to some critical mechanical component failure and unwanted complications, also manual pushing a loaded bike uphill is not fun either but luckily nothing bad happened and I eventually made it to the top.

<center><figure><img alt="Strong like a Ferrari" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-12-14-02-268-img_9464-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>Strong like a Ferrari</figcaption></center></figure></center>

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<center><figure><img alt="General admission ticket was 7 EUR in 2022" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-12-09-02-650-img_9455-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>General admission ticket was 7 EUR in 2022</figcaption></center></figure></center>

Unfortunately I arrived at the gate on a Monday and it was closed but the panorama of the&nbsp;Adige Valley from the higher grounds was worth all the effort of getting there. What do you think?

<center><figure><img alt="Calliano’s view from the Castel Beseno os a mid September day" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-12-14-02-454-img_9461-jpg" width="4698" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>Calliano's view from the Castel Beseno os a mid September day</figcaption></center></figure></center>

Now it's time to say goodbye to Calliano and continue our trip upstream on the beautiful Adige Valley to Trento.

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<center><figure><img alt="Watch out for the 46th parallel north, imminent impact in 3, 2, 1" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-14-09-02-511-img_9478-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>Watch out for the&nbsp;<b>46th parallel north</b>, imminent impact in 3, 2, 1</figcaption></center></figure></center>

<center><figure><img alt="This piece of asphalt brings so much joy to the people" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-14-09-02-753-img_9479-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>This piece of asphalt brings so much joy to the people</figcaption></center></figure></center>

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<center><figure><img alt="Entering Trento" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-20-10-02-122-img_9484-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>Entering Trento</figcaption></center></figure></center>

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<center><figure><img alt="St. Vigilio Cathedral of Trento" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-20-10-02-042-img_9489-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>St. Vigilio Cathedral of Trento&nbsp;</figcaption></center></figure></center>

<center><figure><img alt="The Neptune fountain" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-20-10-02-364-img_9490-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>The Neptune fountain</figcaption></center></figure></center>

<center><figure><img alt="Piazza del Duomo di Trento, gorgeous medieval central city square" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-20-10-02-216-img_9492-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>Piazza del Duomo di Trento, gorgeous medieval central city square</figcaption></center></figure></center>

<center><figure><img alt="Lunch break" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-20-10-02-773-img_9497-jpg" width="1978" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>Lunch break&nbsp;</figcaption></center></figure></center>

Found this nice terrace and a table in the shade just outside the Cathedral main entrance, so I had plenty of time to admire it's&nbsp;romanesque architecture over a refreshing glass of beer and a pizza of course.

<center><figure><img alt="Historic centre of Trento" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-20-10-02-587-img_9502-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>Historic centre of Trento</figcaption></center></figure></center>

<center><figure><img alt="Dante central park" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-20-10-02-588-img_9503-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>Dante central park</figcaption></center></figure></center>

<center><figure><img alt="Eco friendly spatial bicycle alternative for that upcoming moon trip :)" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-20-10-02-127-img_9504-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>Eco friendly spatial bicycle alternative for that upcoming moon trip :)</figcaption></center></figure></center>

I spent a lovely couple of hours in Trento on this beautiful afternoon, now it's time to continue our trip upstream the Adige Valley to Bolzano.

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<center><figure><img alt="Arrivederci Trento!" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-20-11-02-731-img_9511-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>Arrivederci Trento!</figcaption></center></figure></center>

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<center><figure><img alt="I can’t get enough looking at these mountains" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-20-13-02-038-img_9518-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>I can't get enough looking at these mountains</figcaption></center></figure></center>

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<center><figure><img alt="La vita è bella!" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-20-13-02-075-img_9523-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>La vita è bella!</figcaption></center></figure></center>

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<center><figure><img alt="You can do a wine circuit if you would like to stay a bit longer in the area" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-20-13-02-114-img_9526-jpg" width="1978" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>You can do a wine circuit if you would like to stay a bit longer in the area</figcaption></center></figure></center>

<center><figure><img alt="Bike Break - Bicigrill Faedo" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-20-13-02-481-img_9532-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>Bike Break - Bicigrill Faedo</figcaption></center></figure></center>

What can I say, this is next level, bravo Italia!

<a href="https://www.bikebreak.it/#:~:text=Bike%20Break%20is,tourists%20and%20families%20.">Bike Break is an innovative and one-of-a-kind activity, restaurant, info point, internet point. Located in the municipality of Faedo, in the province of Trento, along the Valle dell'Adige cycle path, it puts a large and functional structure at your complete disposal, which offers a comfortable refreshment area and a wide range of services for cyclists, tourists and families.&nbsp;</a>

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https://youtu.be/PquyS35IF0Y

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<center><figure><img alt="It’s getting late but I should soon reach my destination in Auer - Ora" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-22-13-02-911-img_9549-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>It's getting late but I should soon reach my destination in Auer - Ora</figcaption></center></figure></center>

Tried finding a camping a bit earlier, was still after 6 PM and I was surprised to find out that most campings in the area were full and after cycling 70 km, trust me you don't want to go another 10-20 km more or pay extra for a room, but rather have a shower and enjoy your dinner.

So, what I discovered bike touring in Italy is that during high season (mid may to mid september)&nbsp;<b>it's better to call campings in advance, around noon or earlier to make a reservation otherwise it's very possible you will not find a tent pitch available in the camping when you arrive in the evening.</b> These days with a smartphone and Google Maps it's easy to find campings in advance based on your desired daily distance span and I think it's a good ideea to call and book your spot and then just cycle stress free all day knowing your destination and time left available to get there. Also for most people having a hot shower at the end of the day is important not to mention about that cold beer afterwards and the dinner, I know cause I am one of them.

Now after some time of doing bike touring I think it's better to cycle less and have more time to rest at the end of the day and also stop when I feel like during the day to see that touristic attraction I will probably encounter on my way and really enjoy the trip, than constantly pushing&nbsp; to cover more distance, not eating properly and arriving late in the evening. Bike touring should not be stressful, it's all about the journey not the destination. When I am not on a schedule like in the rest of the year, now I have time to be more present in that place I just arrived for the first time in my life and for most places probably the only time I'll be there considering how vast the <a href="https://en.eurovelo.com/">EuroVelo</a> network is.

<center><figure><img alt="Time to rest, be present and enjoy my backyard :)" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-22-13-02-723-img_9558-jpg" width="3518" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>Time to rest, be present and enjoy my backyard :)</figcaption></center></figure></center>

Bed is ready, took a shower and headed for dinner on a terrace nearby.

<center><figure><img alt="Switched to pasta this evening :)" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-22-13-02-893-img_9551-jpg" width="1978" height="2638" /><center><figcaption>Switched to pasta this evening :)</figcaption></center></figure></center>

<center><figure><img alt="Day 3 map: Calliano to Auer - Ora 71 km" src="https://img.travelfeed.io/discovereurovelo%2F2024-02-22-13-02-554-d3-map-calliano-to-ora-jpg" width="828" height="1515" /><center><figcaption>Day 3 map: Calliano to Auer - Ora 71 km</figcaption></center></figure></center>

Until next time,

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All photos were taken with my iPhone 11 and Sony DSC-HX60V camera.

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I have no affiliation with EuroVelo or other organisations mentioned here, I am just a traveller sharing his bike touring trips, views and opinions.

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