The starting and finishing point of this tour is Hotel Bonardi.
From here you will have an uphill ride on 5 kilometers of asphalt, with a gentle and steady gradient. The views of the upper Trompia Valley are truly magnificent. Reaching Mount Dasdanino, younger brother of Dasdana, you are at an altitude of 2,088 meters above sea level, the highest point of today's route.
Take to the ski slopes of the Maniva ski area and enjoy the descent on a bumpy but still within your reach.
Descend for about 1,000 meters of elevation gain-which you will then regain-following a fantastic forest road that goes deeper and deeper into the vegetation, cool even in the hottest times of the year.

The last part of the descent involves transiting along a path with a few moving stones and exposed roots, only a kilometer long. If you don't feel confident, proceed on foot pushing your bike won't take more than a few minutes.

Now the gradient reverses and the climb begins: first on the asphalt road that connects Bagolino with the Maniva Pass (about 3km) and then along a forest road with a cemented bottom (about 1km). Proceed in a "zig-zag" fashion, crossing the old Zocchi ski lift several times.
The effort ends at Hotel Bonardi - starting point of the Tour - where you can catch your breath and recover your energy: legs under the table, enjoy a great meal!