loading ...Monte Grappa is a 1,775 metres (5,823 ft) tall mountain in the Veneto region of Italy. Part of the Alpine foothills, the mountain is divided between the provinces of Vicenza, Treviso and Belluno. It was the site of a three famous World War I battles. (see Battle of Monte Grappa) During World War II the mountain became a refuge for many Italian partisans from Bassano del Grappa who hid in Monte Grappa massif during the war.
The Grappa massif, which includes a number of neighbouring peaks, is known also for the traditional cheese Bastardo del Grappa and is a popular destination for cyclists.