To Visit The great masiere (dry-stone walls) of Val Costolo
The route leads visitors to discover the inhabited areas that bear witness of life on the hillside: old and abandoned houses - some of them partially collapsed, others restored. This partially shows the desire and intent of people to stay in the place where they were born and grew up. After the last houses at Contrada Caribollo visitors can enjoy the panoramic view over Val d'Inverno to the west and the hamlet of Vallonara to the east.
Average duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Length: 4 km
Difference in height: 35 mt
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The itinerary begins at the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Loreto ai Capitelli (1769), where a convenient car park is located next to the sanctuary. Leaving the car park, turn right, go up via Capitelli and walk by the former elementary school. As the road is uphill, care must be taken in this stretch of the route. A depression on the hill is visible on the right hand side of the road. Once at the provincial road of Rameston, take it and follow it for about a hundred meters downhill (be careful when crossing it: this is a high traffic road with no sidewalk!). The next stop is at the entrance of via Caribollo at number 31. The environment here is characterized by the slopes facing south in the first section and facing east in the next section. This is due to the fact that the route winds inside a valley that originates from the hamlet of Crosara and descends towards the south-east: the name of this valley is Valle del Costolo. After running through the narrow Valle Lasta valley, the road continues slightly downhill: the characteristic high masiere (dry-stone walls) are visible on the right - some are actually hidden by vegetation, but others are quite clearly visible. Go straight on until the first group of houses in Contrà Canova. A last mild ascent leads to Contrà Caribollo Alto, which develops along the street bearing the same name. The Enel tower/station is the end of the journey and visitors can return to the starting point taking the same route back so that they have the opportunity to observe the environment of the dry-stone walls from different angles.
In this route
Accomodation
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Hotel
Hotel La Rosina
Contrà Marchetti, 4 - Marostica
Tel.: 0424 470360
Email: info@larosina.it
8
20
Yes
Free
Additional activities:
Restaurant/bar
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Agritourism
Fattoria Togo Negro
Via Caribollo, 81 - Marostica
Tel.: 347 9098100
Email: cgarioni@hotmail.com
https://togonegro.business.site/
3
8
Free
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Bed&Breakfast
A Casa mia
Via Ca' Brusà, 23 - Marostica
Tel.: 328 7668603
Email: info@bbacasamia.com
3
7
No
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Agritourism
Agriturismo Antico Borgo
Via Marosi, 4 - Marostica
Tel.: 0424 702529 - 339 2972758
Email: agriturismoanticoborgo@gmail.com
http://www.agriturismoanticoborgo.it
2
4
Free
Additional activities:
Sale of local products
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Agritourism
Agriturismo Al Ciliegio
Via Val Bella Alta, 5 - Marostica
Tel.: 349 5119173
Email: lorisbusatta@gmail.com
3
6
free
Additional activities:
Restaurant
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Agritourism
Agriturismo Ai Marosi
Via Marosi, 2 - Marostica
Tel.: 335 6346878
Email: info@aimarosi.it
https://www.marosi.it/it/index.html
Additional activities:
cherries, chestnuts and extra virgin olive oil on sale
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Pizzeria/Trattoria
Al Santuario Ai Capitei
Contrà Capitelli, 7 - Marostica
Tel.: 0424 77266
Email: capitei@hotmail.it
Opening times:
Open Wednesday and Thursday 7.00 pm to 10.30 pm, Friday to Sunday noon to 2.30 pm/7.00 pm to midnight
Monday and Tuesday closed
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Restaurant
Bistrot 59
Via Sisemol, 59 - Marostica
Tel.: 0424 72271
Email: info@bistrot59ristorantino.it
Opening times:
Open Monday to Sunday 6.30 am to 11.00 pm
Tuesday closed
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Restaurant
Da Rossi
Via Consagrollo, 69 - Marostica
Tel.: 0424 72416
Email: ristorantedarossi@hotmail.it
Opening times:
Open Monday to Sunday 8.00 am to midnight
Tuesday closed
90
Specialities: traditional dishes and meat-based menus
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Restaurant
La Rosina
Via Marchetti, 4 - Marostica
Tel.: 0424 470360
Email: info@larosina.it
Opening times:
Open 24 hours a day Monday to Sunday
Specialities: Baccalà alla vicentina (cod cooked Vicenza-style), bigoli with duck sauce, seasonal risottos
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Trattoria
Da Agnese
Via Pedalto, 23 - Marostica
Tel.: 0424 702018
Email: trattoriadaagnese@gmail.com
Opening times:
Open Monday to Sunday 8.00 am to midnight
Wednesday closed
150
Specialities: grilled meat, fresh pasta, beans, polenta and cheese
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Agritourism
Al ciliegio
Via Val Bella, 5 - Marostica
Tel.: 349 5119173
Email: lorisbusatta@gmail.com
Specialities: Typical Veneto dishes
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Osteria
Dalla Zita
Via Cà Brusà, 5 - Marostica
Email: osteriadallazita@gmail.com
