Casera Valine MTB

Casera Valine is high above Lago ca' Selva in an altopiano at 1300 meters.  There's a well marked turnoff onto the gravel road at Pinnoch.  It's a long series of steep ascents with some concrete sections that allow you to stand so you can vary the muscles you're using.  Last Fall I it made about 2/3rds of the way up but they had laid fresh concrete so I had to turn back. Today I made it up to the base of the final 100 meters pedaling, but had to push the bike up the final stone wall.   Beautiful grassy plain up here.  I would like to try again to reach the start of Monte Raut climb.  The closest I've been is Forcella di Capra hiking from Pala Barzana (1824 meters).   This route from the north seems easier.  Next year I will try cycling to Plan di Crous and hiking upward.    

Casera Valine

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From lago to Casera Valine