About the Tour

Enjoy some days cycling and discovering the amazing villages, castles and legendary climbs between Romagna and Marche. Always surrounded by delicious local foods and drinks. Taste the unique wine Rebola, found only in this territory.

This guided tour is designed for passionate cyclists who want to experience the roads made famous by Italian professional racing. Ride the Carpegna climb immortalised by Marco Pantani, conquer the same route used at the 2018 Giro d'Italia on San Marino's Montegiardino, and finish with a special winery lunch featuring the finest local wines. With a bilingual tour leader, laundry service, and van support available, this is cycling at its finest.

Bike note: Suitable for road or gravel bikes. Rental premium bike available at €360 per person.

Included / Excluded

Included

5 nights accommodation in double room
5 breakfasts and dinners at your hotel
4 guided cycling days with bilingual tour leader
1 special lunch at a winery
Laundry service for cycling clothes
Bike fitting if renting our bikes
24-hour assistance

Not Included

Flights
Travel insurance
Bike rental (optional, +€360/person)
Bike accessories
Drinks and meals not in programme
City taxes
Entry fees
Airport transfers

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Cattolica

Arrival at Cattolica train station. Check-in and dinner at the hotel.

Meals: dinner

Cattolica – Gabicce – Pesaro – Gradara – Cattolica

Bike fitting. Via Panoramica and Gradara ride. We cycle along Via Panoramica, considered one of the most scenic roads in Italy, through the San Bartolo Natural Park. Lunch at the bike café. Then visit the beautiful town of Gradara. Free time and dinner at the hotel.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner · Route: 50km / 700m+

Cattolica – Morciano – Carpegna – Cattolica

Today is the big challenge. We ride to Carpegna, the legendary training climb of Marco Pantani. Riding this same road is a truly emotional experience for any cycling enthusiast. Return transfer by van. Dinner at the hotel.

Meals: breakfast, dinner · Route: 75km / 1,600m+

Cattolica – San Marino – Cattolica

Today we ride to San Marino, the oldest republic in the world. The route follows the same road used at the 2018 Giro d'Italia stage on San Marino's Montegiardino climb. Free time to explore. Return to hotel and dinner.

Meals: breakfast, dinner · Route: 60km / 1,200m+

Cattolica – San Clemente – Cattolica

Today we enjoy a quieter ride through the Sangiovese vineyards and countryside, visiting a local winery for a special lunch and tasting of wines typical of the Romagna region, including the rare Rebola grape variety found exclusively in this territory. Return and dinner at the hotel.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner · Route: 50km / 560m+

Cattolica

Breakfast and goodbye. Transfer on request.

Meals: breakfast

Practical Information

Payment

30% deposit to confirm the booking. Balance due 60 days before departure.

Cancellation

Up to 60 days: €150/person. 30–59 days: 30%. Under 30 days: 100%.

Self-guided option available at €970 per person in double room. The final itinerary may be subject to changes due to availability.

Carpegna was the favourite training climb of Marco Pantani, one of the greatest climbers in cycling history. Riding this same road is a truly emotional experience for any cycling enthusiast.

Yes, a self-guided version of the Racing Tour is available at €970 per person in a double room. Please contact us for details and availability.

On Day 5 you will visit a local winery and taste wines typical of the Romagna region, including the rare Rebola grape variety found exclusively in this territory, paired with local food.

The minimum group size is 2 people. Solo travellers are welcome to join if there are other participants on the same dates. Please contact us to check availability for your preferred departure date.

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