One of the jewels of Verona are the Lessinia Mountains in the north side of the city. This territory is characterized by grassy hills, the many shady paths of forests and sunny plateaus. Fresh summer air and snowfalls in the winter make these mountains the perfect place for everyone who likes to spend the holidays in nature. The Lessinia Mountains offer a wide variety of entertainments to the tourists throughout the year.
Things to do
In the summer the Lessinia Mountains gather together fans of Mountain Bike. Every year here are held two of the most important races of this kind of sport: Lessinia Bike and Lessinia Legend.
The many paths of the Regional Park of Lessinia offers the tours in nature, historic and archaeological itineraries together with beautiful landscapes that will not easily be forgotten.
The winter is a time for amateurs of winter sports. There are ski lines and also many routes for those who loves cross-country skiing near the Malga San Giorgio.
One of the most attractive activity here is snowshoeing under the stars when the moon is full and after stop for a dinner at restaurants that easily found along the trails.
To visit
The town Bolca is known worldwide for its fossils from the Tertiary. The plants, the first birds and especially fish fossils are very famous for their perfect degree of conservation. Its a unique treasure for the scientifics and everyone who are interested in history.
More information about visit this place, you can find on website of the Fossil Museum of Bolca
To taste
The numerous restaurants of this area offer the dishes of typical mountains cuisine: gnocchi of malga, dumplings, pasta and beans, polenta, cheese and salami.
The Lessinia Mountains are a place where you can enjoy the moments of relax tohgether with the sports activities also devoted himself to the culture and deliscious cuisine.