1st Tour: TREIA > POLLENZA
An itinerary to the discovery of two valleys, through ancient ways. Going down to Passo di Treia, in the historical necropolis of Montefranco, where the Torre del Mulino reminds us of the defensive system along the Potenza river, we go up again to overcome the hills that divide the valleys. We go through the Chienti […]
2nd Tour: TREIA > MACERATA
From Treia, we descend into the valley of the Potenza river, which we follow until the deviation that allows us to reach Macerata, through panoramic roads and skirting Villa Ficana, a village of houses made of earth and straw, today an ecomuseum. After crossing the capital, we go down through the ancient Roman settlement of […]
3rd Tour: TREIA > SAN SEVERINO MARCHE
An itinerary that connects two splendid cities, passing through places of great historical value, such as Villa Spada, one of the most beautiful in the Marche region, the Torre del Mulino in Passo di Treia, and the suggestive Abbey of Rambona in Pollenza. Through beautiful secondary roads and small villages, we finally arrive to discover […]
4th Tour: The Gentle Hills of the “Valley of Thinking” and the Ancient Villages
The tour introduces the territory of Treia, and offers the opportunity to discover more about this wonderful city. Leaving the historical center we go up to Chiesanuova, passing from the village to the hilly countryside through c.da Schito. Then we cross San Lorenzo, the ideal place for the trails, and the fulcrum between nature and […]
1st Tour: TOLENTINO > POLLENZA – Cycling with Napoleon in the places of the Battle of 1815
The route crosses the places where the first battle for Italian independence, the Battle of Tolentino was fought in 1815. In the city center you can visit the Napoleonic Rooms, while 6 km far from the city is located the Castle of Rancia. Length: 33,50 km Max altitude: 413 mt Elevation gain: + 742 mt […]
2nd Tour: TOLENTINO > MACERATA – Discovering the Chienti valley
The itinerary runs along the river, towards the sea. In the city center the Basilica of St. Nicola with the cycle of frescoes of the Cappellone, the Museum of the Sanctuary, the Cathedral of St. Catervo and the “Ponte del Diavolo” (Devil’s Bridge). At about 6 km away there is the Castle of Rancia with […]
3rd Tour: TOLENTINO > SAN SEVERINO MARCHE – Cycling through the hills of Macerata
Admiring the Monti Azzurri of the Sibillini, we cross a very suggestive landscape with exciting ups and downs. In the city center we recommend having a break in Piazza della Libertà to admire the Tower of the Clocks and the Museum of Humor, unique in its kind, with caricatures and cartoons of the greatest artists […]
4th Tour: TOLENTINO > URBISAGLIA – A journey through history and spirituality
Enjoy the roads that climb among the green hills up to the Roman ruins of Urbs Salvia, to reach the very ancient Abbey of Fiastra with its nature reserve, church, palace and other religious spaces. Length: 19,50 km Max altitude: 307 mt Elevation gain: + 327 mt Elevation loss: – 246 mt Roadbed: paved road: […]
4th Tour: SAN SEVERINO MARCHE > TOLENTINO > POLLENZA
An itinerary that connects splendid cities and places of great historical value. Through secondary roads, once passed the junction for Tolentino, we continue towards the suggestive Abbey of Rambona, which was built at the end of the 1800s at the behest of the Longobard Queen Ageltrude. After visiting Pollenza, we descend into the Chienti valley […]
3rd Tour: SAN SEVERINO MARCHE > SERRAPETRONA
An enchanting route with a view among the countryside dotted with olive trees and vineyards. Leaving from San Severino Marche, the road is very panoramic and pleasant, winding among the slopes covered by woods. After having crossed and passed Colleluce, one of the many extraordinary villages of the municipality, suddenly appears the beautiful Serrapetrona. Length: […]
2nd Tour: SAN SEVERINO MARCHE > MATELICA
Following the previous itinerary, at Castel San Pietro we turn to Elcito, a small village on a rocky spur with a legendary history, once a castle defending the Abbey of Vallefucina. We then reach the spectacular beech woods of Canfaito, and the natural balcony with a view of the mountains and the Esino valley, before […]
1st Tour: SAN SEVERINO MARCHE > FRONTALE (Apiro)
An itinerary on silent roads, where time seems to stand still. It crosses small villages and beautiful churches, such as St. Maria delle Pantanelle, and the church of St. Clemente, built in living stone. Passed the crossroad for Chigiano you enter in Castel San Pietro, and immediately after, passed the municipal border, you reach Frontale, […]
5th Tour: “ABBEY OF RAMBONA” NATURE PATH
Built in the 7th century AD, in Romanesque style, the Abbey is one of the most evocative religious buildings in the province. The monastery was destroyed in a fire and the Romanesque church was abandoned. Today only the Presbytery and the Crypt remain. The nature trail offers a panoramic tour that allows you to admire […]
4th Tour: POLLENZA > URBISAGLIA
Coming down from Pollenza, after crossing the Abbadia di Fiastra Nature Reserve, rich in historical and naturalistic wonders, you arrive at the archaeological sites of Urbisaglia, among the most renowned ones in the area. From the Roman Amphitheater to the Temple with the Cryptoporticus: an evocative path in the name of historical memory. Length: 31,50 […]
3rd Tour: POLLENZA > TREIA
Going to Passo di Treia you can admire the ancient necropolis of Montefranco and then continue towards the ancient Torre del Molino. Continuing the route, before arriving in Treia, it is possible to take a break near one of the most beautiful villas in the Marche, the famous Villa Spada. Length: 33,0 km Max altitude: […]
2nd Tour: POLLENZA > MACERATA
A 49 km path that from Pollenza, alongside the Potenza river, gives life to an exploratory tour of the homonymous valley where you can find the archaeological site of Helvia Recina. Going back to Macerata it descends towards the Chienti valley until you reach the Abbadia di Fiastra Nature Reserve and then go up again […]
1st Tour: POLLENZA > TOLENTINO
The route crossing the Potenza and Chienti valleys, joins Pollenza to Tolentino. Along the way you can meet the beauties of the territory such as the Benedictine Abbey of St. Maria in Rambona, the suggestive Castle of Rancia, until you cross the “Ponte del Diavolo”, unique in its shape for the whole Chienti river. Length: […]
4th Tour: CYCLE PATH “BELLEZZA IN BICICLETTA”
“Bellezza in bicicletta” (beauty by bike) is an itinerary near Mogliano and its surrounding municipalities. It is also known as “le vie dell’acqua” (the roads of water). The best way is to start from the Abbey of Fiastra, crossing Mogliano, then Petriolo and back to the starting point. The route has a length of 18 […]
3rd Tour: MOGLIANO TOWARDS LORO PICENO
Starting from the historical center of Mogliano the route crosses the town along Viale XX Settembre, then it continues along the provincial road 61h towards Loro Piceno. The route covers a total distance of about 6.00 km, it is a smooth path with a moderate gradient, entirely on paved road. Length: 6,0 km Max altitude: […]
2nd Tour: MOGLIANO > URBISAGLIA PASSING THROUGH THE ABBEY OF FIASTRA
From the city center the route winds along the S.P.131 towards Abbadia di Fiastra, and crosses the area for 4.00 km to the municipal border. On Via Santarelli, turn right and continue towards Petriolo along a picturesque gravel road. At the crossing turn left on Via San Marco, to continue discovering the Abbey of Fiastra […]
1st Tour: MOGLIANO > CORRIDONIA PASSING THROUGH PETRIOLO
From the city center the route winds along the S.P.131 towards Abbadia di Fiastra, and crosses the area for 4.00 km to the municipal border. On Via Santarelli, turn right and continue towards Petriolo along a picturesque gravel road. At the crossing turn right on Via San Marco, to continue discovering Corridonia. Length: 18,0 km […]
4th Tour: MATELICA > MONTE CANFAITO > ELCITO
An itinerary on silent roads, where time seems to stand still. Past Croce Aia Macciana, we reach the secular beech woods of Mt. Canfaito, a natural balcony overlooking the mountains and the Esino valley. We continue to Elcito, a small village on a rocky spur with a legendary history, once a castle defending the Abbey […]
3rd Tour: MATELICA > BRACCANO
An itinerary of great scenic and cultural charm. After passing through the Casette San Domenico district, we arrive at Braccano, a hamlet of extraordinary beauty, named in 2001 “Land of Murals”. It continues towards Grimaldi, a small village immersed in nature on the slopes of Mt. San Vicino, and it returns after passing through Rastia […]
2nd Tour: MATELICA > CASTELRAIMONDO
Leaving the Esino valley the route follows panoramic roads up to Castel Santa Maria, ancient fortified nucleus of remarkable interest. It continues to Brondoleto, which preserves the layout of the medieval villa, and immediately after the wonderful Castle of Lanciano. After visiting Castelraimondo, following the S.P.256, we arrive in short to Matelica. Length: 21,30 km […]
1st Tour: MATELICA > ESANATOGLIA “AMONG VINEYARDS AND LANDSCAPES”
A journey through the cultivations of the prestigious Verdicchio vine “DOGC”, with the colors and smells, the work of skilled master winemakers that makes Matelica famous. You will discover a panorama that sweeps from Mount San Vicino to Mt. Gemmo, and Mt. Corsegno, when you enter the valley of Esanatoglia, one of the most beautiful […]
MP 4th Tour: PIEDIRIPA > ABBEY OF ST. CLAUDIO AL CHIENTI
An easy route that allows you to discover unique places for history and nature. From Piediripa, follow the direction for the station of San Claudio. Through the paved bike path, you easily reach a long and suggestive avenue of cypress trees, which opens the doors to one of the most important Romanesque monuments of the […]
MP 3rd Tour: PIEDIRIPA > CORRIDONIA > TOLENTINO PASSING THROUGH THE ABBEY OF FIASTRA
Starting from Piediripa, the route meets Corridonia, a flourishing artisan city, between the Chienti valleys and the Cremone torrent. It continues along a scenic road to reach the Abbadia di Fiastra Nature Reserve, a magical place for history and nature. From here, the route continues along the Chienti valley until it reaches Tolentino. Length: 31,30 […]
MP 2nd Tour: PIEDIRIPA > URBISAGLIA PASSING THROUGH THE ABBEY OF FIASTRA
A journey through history and nature. From Piediripa the route crosses Corridonia, and the park of Villa Fermani, to get to the precious Natural Reserve of Abbadia di Fiastra, rich in naturalistic wonders. The route continues and encounters the Urbs Salvia archaeological park, the largest in the Marche region, to reach Urbisaglia. Length: 25,30 km […]
MP 1st Tour: PIEDIRIPA > CORRIDONIA > PETRIOLO > MOGLIANO
From the lively Piediripa you can easily reach the nearby Corridonia, a town of ancient origins and adventurous history. Through beautiful and panoramic secondary roads we reach Petriolo, among the hills of Macerata. The journey by bike continues until reaching Mogliano, a lovely historic center that rises on a ridge. Length: 22,80 km Max altitude: […]
MS 4th Tour: SFORZACOSTA > VILLA POTENZA
From Sforzacosta we go up the scenic road of Boschetto Ricci, an aristocratic villa of the sixteenth century. Once past Sasso d’Italia, we skirt Villa Ficana, a village of houses made of earth and straw, now an ecomuseum. Crossing the historical center, we go down towards Helvia Recina of Villa Potenza, to go up again […]
MS 3rd Tour: SFORZACOSTA > PETRIOLO > MOGLIANO
Starting from Sforzacosta, we travel along a stretch of the Chienti valley to reach the Natural Reserve of Abbadia di Fiastra, a magical place for history and nature. Through a beautiful panoramic road we reach Petriolo, among the hills of Macerata, to conclude the journey in Mogliano, a lovely historical center which rises on a […]
MS 2nd Tour: SFORZACOSTA > URBISAGLIA PASSING THROUGH THE ABBEY OF FIASTRA
A journey through history and nature. From Sforzacosta the route crosses the precious Natural Reserve of Abbadia di Fiastra, rich in naturalistic wonders, and the archaeological park Urbs Salvia, the largest in the Marche region. It follows an evocative route, from the Roman amphitheater to the Temple with Cryptoporticus, which leads to Urbisaglia. Length: 12 […]
MS 1st Tour: SFORZACOSTA > POLLENZA
An itinerary to discover two valleys. From Sforzacosta, built from a small village along the busy road to Rome, we cross the Chienti valley to go up towards Pollenza We go down to Passo di Treia, where the Torre del Mulino recalls the defensive system of the Potenza valley. We return through hilly and panoramic […]
MFM 1st Tour: MACERATA > POLLENZA
An itinerary to discover two valleys, through ancient roads and crossroads of paths. In Villa Potenza you can admire the Roman settlement of Helvia Recina, and the Torre del Mulino in Passo di Treia. The tower is a reminder of the defensive system of the valley. Leaving the Potenza River behind, we go up towards […]
MFM 2nd Tour: MACERATA > VILLA POTENZA
This tour will cross the places where the history of Macerata originated, going down to Villa Potenza, towards the ancient settlement of Helvia Recina colonized by the Romans between the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC. It goes up again through the hilly and panoramic cart roads surrounding the city, and near the well-known green area […]
MFM 3rd Tour: MACERATA > CORRIDONIA > SAN CLAUDIO
An incredible journey through exciting places. It goes down to Sforzacosta to cross the Natural Reserve of Abbadia di Fiastra, continue towards Corridonia, and the park of Villa Fermani. Along an evocative avenue of cypress trees, we finally reach one of the most important Romanesque monuments in the Marche region: the Abbey of St. Claudio […]
MFM 4th Tour: MACERATA > URBISAGLIA PASSING THROUGH THE ABBEY OF FIASTRA
A journey through history and nature. Passing through Villa Ficana, a village of houses made of earth and straw, today an eco-museum, the route descends to Sforzacosta. The route crosses the precious Natural Reserve of Abbadia di Fiastra, rich in natural wonders, and the archaeological park Urbs Salvia, the largest in the Marche region, to […]
4th Tour: FABRIANO > HERMITAGE OF ST. SILVESTRO MONTE FANO
A tour full of panoramic views to be faced by MTB, through paths on meadows and woods around Monte Fano, the mountain of Fabriano, better known for the monastery, once hermitage, founded by San Silvestro Guzzolini in 1231 as the seat of the new monastic order called Congregazione Silvestrina, near the source Vembrici. Length: 13,80 […]
3rd Tour: FABRIANO > HERMITAGE OF VAL DI SASSO VALLEREMITA
A challenging itinerary to be faced by MTB, known as “Primavera Fabrianese” (“Fabraino’s Spring”), the mountain march created by the CAI of Fabriano in 1976. In a variety of tracks, among paths, meadows, monumental oaks and pinewoods, we cross Colle Paganello, the meadows of Mt. Puro and Mt. Rogedano, to discover the Hermitage of Val […]
2nd Tour: FABRIANO > COLLAMATO – Cycle Path of the Rural Landscape
An itinerary that reveals four small villages. It crosses Bassano, known for the church of St. Stefano, that preserves a fresco of 1572 by Simone De Magistris, to then visit Argignano. It continues passing for San Michele and finally Collamato, an ancient castle in a sublime landscape context, the most intact of the Fabriano area. […]
1st Tour: FABRIANO > CERRETO D’ESI
The itinerary was created to connect the two neighboring municipalities through a sweet and slow mobility that allows you to enjoy the natural beauty and landscape that characterize this mountainous area. The route develops almost entirely on asphalt roads and crosses hamlets and groups of rural houses scattered in the territory of Fabriano and Cerreto. […]
4th Tour: ESANATOGLIA > SAN CATALDO “THE PATHS OF THE ESATRAIL”
Take a breather and put strength in your legs, have your backpack well stocked and start cycling the ancient Via del Convento and take a look at Esanatoglia and its bell towers. Enjoy a moment of restful contemplation at the Hermitage of St. Cataldo and then again towards the most selective and fascinating paths created […]
3rd Tour: ESANATOGLIA > COLLAMATO “AMONG HILLS AND VILLAGES”
Reluctantly leave Esanatoglia. Yet, some bends downhill, some slopes and again on your right the Camerino syncline, with the Sibillini Mountains in the background. In front of you, austere as the solitary guardian of such beautiful scenery, there stands Collamato. Let the gaze linger and go right towards Cerreto D’Esi and Fabriano: landscape and history […]
2nd Tour: ESANATOGLIA > MATELICA “AMONG VINEYARDS AND LANDSCAPES”
A route that from the narrow valley that hosts Esanatoglia, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, crosses the rural village of Pagliano, and leads towards the wise cultivation of the prestigious vine D.O.C.G. of Verdicchio di Matelica. Through the colors and smells, the work of the master wine makers, with Mt. Corsegno at […]
1st Tour: ESANATOGLIA > PALAZZO “AT THE FOOT OF THE MOUNT GEMMO”
Cycling around the perimeter walls of the Castrum, going through the Craft Industrial Area, caressing the village of Capriglia, you will plunge into a narrow valley crossed by the Fosso di Palazzo bounding the mighty chain of Mount Gemmo. Suddenly as if by magic, Palazzo Malcavalca will enchant you with a taste of history and […]
4th Tour: Cycle Path of the Hermitage of Acquarella
The route leads to a place of great historical value, among the oldest in the area. Past the Church of St. Leopardo, the road winds along the ridge to the slopes of Monte San Vicino, then on a short unpaved road in the woods, until the hermit settlement of late medieval origin. The hermitage is […]
3rd Tour: Cycle Path of the Parks and Castles
The “CICLOVIA DEI PARCHI E DEI CASTELLI” (“Cycle Path of the Parks and Castles”) is a vast area consisting of several municipalities called “Distretto cicloturistico della Vallesina”. The purpose is to create a network of cycling routes and implement sustainable eco-friendly traveling. The route of Cerreto d’Esi is a circular way that embraces the entire […]
2nd Tour: Cycle Path of the Rural Landscape
The route is mainly on paved road except for some stretches of dirt roads. The landscape flows from historical spots in towns to country setting with fields and crops typical of the upper Esino valley, with large extensions of vineyards. Once on the border you can admire the unique scenery of the valley that extends […]
1st Tour: CERRETO D’ESI > FABRIANO
The route is meant to connect the two neighboring municipalities suggesting a gentle and slow way of exploring, to better enjoy the natural beauty and landscapes that define this mountain area. The route develops on paved roads, and it crosses hamlets and groups of rural houses scattered in the area of Cerreto and Fabriano. Length: […]
4th Tour: CASTELRAIMONDO > CAMERINO
We go up towards Crispiero, a beautiful village where, due to popular belief and devotion to souls, it is believed that the door to Purgatory is hidden. It continues, and passed the deviation to Torre Beregna, the famous “troncapassi” of the defensive line of Intagliata, we arrive to Camerino. The return is on a scenic […]
