We gave Simone & Pedja the opportunity to thoroughly test the new FOCUS ATLAS gravel bikes. In the beautiful landscape of northern Italy, they went on a renaissance bikepacking tour in Lessinia National Park. They found beautiful landscapes and delicious coffee there – earned through lots of climbing.

North of Verona, in the north-east of Italy, is the Lessinia Nature Park. It extends over tens of thousands of hectares on the Monti Lessini plateau.

If you are not afraid of altitude gain, you will see a lot there: Natural stone arches, gorges, caves and rock towns – paired with the classic Dolce Vita in one of Italy's most beautiful wine regions. All really breathtaking.

For Simone and Pedja, their Lessinia loop was an unforgettable adventure that offered a perfect blend of physical challenge, scenic beauty, and cultural immersion.