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Trip Itinerary
Pedal your way through picturesque valleys and villages in the Romagna region, and stay in one of the best beach towns in Italy.
Where to Arrive
Airport:
Ancona Airport (AOI) or Bologna Airport (BLQ)
Pick-up location:
Hotel Europa Monetti, Cattolica, Italy
Pick-up time:
11:00 AM
Where to Depart
Airport:
Ancona Airport (AOI) or Bologna Airport (BLQ)
Drop-off location:
Hotel Europa Monetti, Cattolica, Italy
Drop-off time:
11:00 AM
Additional Arrival Information
We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the trip start, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays. We recommend that you fly into Ancona Airport (AOI) or Bologna Airport (BLQ).
If you arrive in Ancona (AOI), take the Raffaello Aerobus to Ancona train station. The ride takes 30 minutes and tickets can be purchased directly on board the bus at a cost of €5.50. In Ancona trains depart frequently to Cattolica and the ride takes about 50 minutes. Train tickets can be purchased on www.trenitalia.com. A taxi ride from AOI to the trip hotel in Cattolica costs approximately €150 and the ride lasts 45 minutes.
If you arrive in Bologna (BLQ), take the Marconi Express train, which is direct from BLQ to Bologna Centrale train station. The ride takes just seven minutes and trains depart every 10 minutes. In Bologna Centrale direct trains depart hourly to Cattolica and the ride takes about 90 minutes. Train tickets can be purchased on www.trenitalia.com. A taxi ride from BLQ to Cattolica costs approximately €250 and the ride lasts 90 minutes. Alternatively you can opt for an airport shuttle from BLQ to Cattolica: Shuttle Italy Airport.
Your Trek Travel host will meet you at your trip hotel, Europa Monetti (Via Curiel, 39, 47841 Cattolica RN) at 11:00 AM on the first day of the trip. Depending on the number of guests booked for your departure date, it is possible we will ask you to shift your meeting time by approximately 30 minutes. Please have your riding gear readily accessible to avoid having to unpack your luggage. After a trip overview, you may change into your cycling gear where you will then be fitted to your Trek bike ensuring you will be comfortable for the week. Following a safety talk and a review of the details of the route, saddle up to begin the day's ride along the Adriatic coast.
If you will be late for the meeting or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your host. If you cannot reach them, please call our hotel, Europa Monetti (+39 0541 954159) and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details.
Additional Departure Information
Your Trek Travel host will meet you at 11:00 AM at the trip hotel to take your bike and equipment before your departure. If you plan to spend some time in Bologna we recommend you book your train tickets in advance on www.trenitalia.com. If you wish to take a private taxi to Bologna or other destinations, your host will be happy to help you with reserving a taxi.
The famous "Panoramic Route" with fantastic sea views and the picturesque Gradara Castle
Overview
Meet your Trek Travel host at 11:00 AM in the hotel lobby in the cozy beach town of Cattolica, situated in the last stretch of the Romagna coast overlooking the Adriatic Sea. After familiarizing you with the plans for the week, your host will spend some time fitting you to your Trek bike, ensuring a proper fit to maximize comfort and performance. Afterward, get ready for a fabulous introductory ride starting with a gradual climb to Gabicce Monte, followed by a few k...
Meet your Trek Travel host at 11:00 AM in the hotel lobby in the cozy beach town of Cattolica, situated in the last stretch of the Romagna coast overlooking the Adriatic Sea. After familiarizing you with the plans for the week, your host will spend some time fitting you to your Trek bike, ensuring a proper fit to maximize comfort and performance. Afterward, get ready for a fabulous introductory ride starting with a gradual climb to Gabicce Monte, followed by a few kilometers of rollers on the scenic Via Panoramica. The second half of the ride will take you inland through some lovely villages before finally arriving at the magnificent castle of Gradara, which towers over the valley below. We recommend you spend some time wandering through the cobbled streets of this perfectly preserved medieval fortress and perhaps enjoy a coffee while admiring the blue sea from this timeless setting. This evening, enjoy your first dinner at the hotel or use our hand-selected recommendations as you decide which local restaurant to try first.
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Hotel
Hotel Europa Monetti
Meals included
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Cattolica to Panoramica to Gradara Loop - Approximately 25 mi | 40 km and 2,500 ft | 762 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Cattolica to Pesaro to Gradara Return - Approximately 34 mi | 56 km and 3,612 ft | 1,100 m
Explore San Marino, the oldest Republic in the world, and charming San Leo
Overview
Following your morning’s cappuccino, saddle up and head out to the ancient Republic of San Marino, the fortified town characterized by three famous peaks that you can clearly see from the coast. Along the way, you'll be joined by spectacular views of hills dotted with farms, grapes vines, and grains. The ascent up to San Marino is challenging but you'll be rewarded with views from its highest point. If you feel like adding more miles and elevation, the avid option... Following your morning’s cappuccino, saddle up and head out to the ancient Republic of San Marino, the fortified town characterized by three famous peaks that you can clearly see from the coast. Along the way, you'll be joined by spectacular views of hills dotted with farms, grapes vines, and grains. The ascent up to San Marino is challenging but you'll be rewarded with views from its highest point. If you feel like adding more miles and elevation, the avid option is spectacular—a single road chiseled into the rock that winds all the way up to the village of San Leo, a place of outstanding cultural richness and natural beauty. Back at the hotel, enjoy the spa or head to the hotel's private beach to rest your climbing legs and unwind after your ride. Tonight, treat yourself to another meal of your choice at the hotel or in town. If you haven’t tried it yet, savor the piadina romagnola, a flatbread typical of the region, served with a selection of cheese and dry-cured meats; you just need to stop at one of the many kiosks around town and watch as they're made in the traditional, local style. Read More
Hotel
Hotel Europa Monetti
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
The one-of-a-kind San Marino, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Visit the smallest independent state in all of Europe, a picturesque labyrinth of narrow medieval streets, dotted with cafes and small shops... Visit the smallest independent state in all of Europe, a picturesque labyrinth of narrow medieval streets, dotted with cafes and small shops. Read More
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Cattolica to San Marino Loop - Approximately 46 mi | 74 and 3,891 ft | 1,186 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Cattolica to San Marino to San Leo Loop - Approximately 70 mi | 112 km and 7,439 ft | 2,267 m
Discover extraordinary hilltop medieval villages surrounded by gentle rolling hills
Overview
Another fantastic day awaits today, with rolling hills stretching as far as the eye can see. The first highlight of the ride is Tavullia, the birthplace of the legendary motorcycle World Champion Valentino Rossi. As you continue your ride, you'll ascend to Montegridolfo, a fortified village encircled by robust walls. The entrance, guarded by a tower with a medieval gateway, has been meticulously and fully restored. After a lunch stop at your leisure, continue pedali... Another fantastic day awaits today, with rolling hills stretching as far as the eye can see. The first highlight of the ride is Tavullia, the birthplace of the legendary motorcycle World Champion Valentino Rossi. As you continue your ride, you'll ascend to Montegridolfo, a fortified village encircled by robust walls. The entrance, guarded by a tower with a medieval gateway, has been meticulously and fully restored. After a lunch stop at your leisure, continue pedaling towards the remarkable village of Mondaino, located on a hilltop in the middle of the Conca Valley. This lovely place is mostly known for its local fossa cheese. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the pits carved out of the rock under the castle of Mondaino, where the cheese is aged. Shortly after this you'll encounter Saludecio, an elegant town with a maze of alleyways enclosed within monumental walls. From there, it will be a speedy stretch back to the hotel in Cattolica. The avid option will extend the loop to Urbino. This walled medieval hilltop village is one of the most important sites in Renaissance Italy and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Read More
Hotel
Hotel Europa Monetti
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Taste Mondaino's speciality cheese
The quaint village of Mondaino is well-known for the local Formaggio di fossa or pit-aged cheese. Fossa cheese is cultivated through the n... The quaint village of Mondaino is well-known for the local Formaggio di fossa or pit-aged cheese. Fossa cheese is cultivated through the natural fermentation of pecorino cheese which is aged over the summer in special underground pits carved out of the rock underneath the castle. Read More
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Cattolica to Montefabbri to Mondaino Loop - Approximately 37 mi | 60 km and 3,383 ft | 1,030 m
Ride Option 2
SHORT OPTION:
Cattolica to Mondaino Loop - Approximately 27 mi | 44 km and 1,828 ft | 557 m
Ride Option 3
AVID OPTION:
Cattolica to Urbino to Mondaino Loop - Approximately 54 mi | 87 km and 4,679 ft | 1,426 m
Ride through lands long disputed between the Malatesta family from Rimini, and the Montefeltro family from Urbino
Overview
Today’s journey will take you through a series of fortresses that reveal the turbulent past of two noble families—Malatesta and Montefeltro, embroiled in a rivalry that forced every powerful familiy on the peninsula to take sides. Your first stop is the Malatesta Castle of Montefiore. A solitary giant immersed in the greenery of Malatesta Seignory, and the defensive bastion and summer home of the noble family. It's worth climbing up to the highest terrace of the...
Today’s journey will take you through a series of fortresses that reveal the turbulent past of two noble families—Malatesta and Montefeltro, embroiled in a rivalry that forced every powerful familiy on the peninsula to take sides. Your first stop is the Malatesta Castle of Montefiore. A solitary giant immersed in the greenery of Malatesta Seignory, and the defensive bastion and summer home of the noble family. It's worth climbing up to the highest terrace of the castle to enjoy a splendid view of the Apennines and Romagna coasts. Then head to Montecolombo and Montescudo, both on the left bank of the Conca river, before passing by Albereto castle. Continue riding past fields planted with vines and olive trees, scattered farmhouses, and ancient villages until you reach the town of Coriano before heading back to the hotel. On request, avid cyclists have the option to retrace the roads where Marco Pantani used to train, with special GPX tracks of Pantani’s favorite routes, including the legendary Monte Carpegna. Your Trek Travel host is available to shuttle you to these routes (for an additional fee). Tonight, toast an incredible self-guided bike tour through the rolling hills of Romagna, discovering a land of exceptional culture, culinary delights, and fabulous riding.
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Hotel
Hotel Europa Monetti
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Uncover the history of San Marino's rival families
"Two households, both alike in dignity..." Return to the medieval era, when the lords of Montefeltro in Urbino and the Malatesta of Rimini v... "Two households, both alike in dignity..." Return to the medieval era, when the lords of Montefeltro in Urbino and the Malatesta of Rimini vied for control of the town of San Marino. Relive this bygone era and visit the defensive fortifications built by the opposing families. Read More
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Cattolica to Montefiore to Albereto Loop - Approximately 38 mi | 61 km and 3,404 ft | 1,030 m
Ride Option 2
SHORT OPTION:
Cattolica to Albereto Loop - Approximately 33 mi | 54 km and 2,590 ft | 789 m
Ride Option 3
AVID OPTION:
Cattolica to Montefiore to Auditore to Albereto Loop - Approximately 51 mi | 83 km and 5,223 ft | 1,590 m
Rise early for a farewell morning loop
Overview
On this final day of your self-guided bike tour in Romagna, take the morning to sleep in and relax, savoring a long breakfast and enjoying a walk on the beach. Or choose a final spin before leaving your lovely beach town. You’ll have enough time to return to the hotel, shower, and change before you depart. Your Trek Travel host will meet you at 11:00 AM at the hotel to take your bike and say farewell, concluding your self-guided adventure.
Hotel
Hotel Europa Monetti
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Take a final sunrise spin
There's no better way to say farewell to your San Marino Self-Guided Bike Tour than a sunrise ride to the Fiorenzuola fortress perched high ...
There's no better way to say farewell to your San Marino Self-Guided Bike Tour than a sunrise ride to the Fiorenzuola fortress perched high atop the cliffs looking out to the Adriatic!
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Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Cattolica to Fiorenzuola Return - Approximately 15 mi | 24 km and 1,784 ft | 544 m
If a date is marked as Private, it is reserved for a private group.
Looking to travel with a small group or looking for a custom date?
Call our trip consultants at 866-464-8735
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