You bring the desire of nature…we will take care of the rest! You will live the experience of our territory in the heart of the Veneto region, between the hills of Valpolicella and Soave.
Discover the breath-taking routes that we have designed (and tested!) for you among vineyards, olive trees and nature.
Between wineries and territory
Villa Canestrari between Colognola ai Colli and Illasi
Two trekking routes among vineyards, olive trees and nature in order to full experience what our territory offers, with the possibility to take a break surrounded by nature, with a comfortable trekking backpack that we will provide you with everything you need for a bucolic picnic.
Are you ready? Take the map and go!
With our map discover the most evocative routes of Val d’Illasi. You will find panoramic viewpoints, places of interest and relaxation spots to enjoy what the hilly territory of Verona offers us.
The routes
Off Road route (Villa Canestrari Colognola ai Colli – Museo del Vino Illasi)
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Duration: 3, 5 hours
- Km: 12
- Starting point: Villa Canestrari – Via D. Broglio 2, 37030 Colognola Ai Colli VR
- Arrival point: Museo del Vino Villa Canestrari – Via Castello 20, 37031 Illasi VR
- Description of the experience: It is a route of 12 km through vineyards, olive groves and mainly on hilly dirt roads with suggestive panoramic viewpoints until you reach the medieval castle of Illasi. The route will then continue in the direction of the Museo del Vino of Villa Canestrari, passing through the beautiful Venetian Villas that surround it. We will wait for you at the destination, to take you on a guided tour of the Museo del Vino of Villa Canestrari and a tasting of three wines from our selection. The return route to the starting point, of about 4 km, passes through the historic road that connects Illasi to the headquarters of Villa Canestrari in Colognola ai Colli.
Easy route – Villa Canestrari Colognola ai Colli (suitable for families)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Duration: 2 hours
- Km: 4,5
- Starting point: Villa Canestrari – Via D. Broglio, 2, 37030 Colognola Ai Colli VR
- Arrival point: Villa Canestrari – Via D. Broglio, 2, 37030 Colognola Ai Colli VR
- Description of the experience: It is an easy route suitable also for children that winds through unpaved and paved roads with little traffic passing through historic villas, panoramic views, and the ancient streets of Colognola ai Colli. Visit and tasting of 2 wines from the selection of Villa Canestrari at our wine shop.
Realization of the artistic map by Laura Tamellin for the Municipality of Colognola Ai Colli
What we will provide
Trekking backpack* with:
- Tasting glasses, dishes, cutlery, picnic blanket, tablecloth;
- Typical cured meats of the territory (for example soppressa veneta and other cured meats coming from local sources)
- DOP Monte Veronese Cheese, produced in Lessinia;
- Bread
- Fresh fruit
- Typical pastries
- Water
- 1 bottle of wine Soave “Vigne di Sande” Doc orValpolicella Doc “Terre di Lanoli” Villa Canestrari
- Soap bubbles for the little ones
Discount of 10% on the purchase of wines at our wine shop valid for the day of the experience.
* The backpack including glasses, plates, cutlery, blanket, and tablecloth must be returned at the end of the tour.
Prices
Price Off Road route: € 38 per person (free for children under 8 years)
Price Easy route: € 28 per person (free for children under 8 years)
How to book your experience
Write us at marketing@villacanestrari.com or contact us via WhatsApp at +39 338 9364 994
