THE EUGANEAN HILLS
(Colli Euganei)
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These hills southwest of Padua are of volcanic origin. Criss-crossed by roads which offer many routes and devilish little climbs like the seemingly innocuous 22% one below. It's a favorite destination of Paduan cyclists and a great place to train when it's too cold in the mountains.
all photos © April Pedersen Santinon.
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