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All MTB – Gravel routes

MTB01 Monte Pietralata – Itinerary 1

A sister route to the Monte Paganuccio route (itineraries 2 and 3), but located on Monte Pietralata, on the opposite side of the Furlo Gorge. Climbing Monte Pietralata offers the most beautiful view of the gorge, perfect for postcard-perfect photos. In late spring, with the help of many birdwatchers (powerful binoculars are required), it's possible to observe the historic…
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MTB02 S. Angelo in Maiano – S. Giovanni in Offage

The route explores a portion of the territory northeast of Cagli, between the Via Flaminia and the Cagli-Pergola provincial road, characterized by hills, small alluvial plains, and sunken ditches. The route follows quiet dirt roads without any particular difficulty, offering spectacular views of fields, groves, and the main peaks of the Apennine ridge stretching from Monte Nerone to Monte Catria. Numerous…
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MTB03 Monte Paganuccio Itineraries 2 and 3

The route runs entirely within the state nature reserve of Gola del Furlo. A magnificent strip of land whose main attraction is the Gorge, where the Candigliano River flows narrowly between Mount Pietralata and the vertical and tormented walls of Mount Paganuccio. The ancient route of the Via Flaminia also passes through here. You will almost reach the top of Mount Paganuccio, which, despite its relatively high…
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MTB04 Monte Nerone south

A classic route that circumnavigates the southern slope of Monte Nerone, characterized by the many limestone outcrops along its steep slopes. The road passes between two of the most impressive and interesting rock formations, Sasso del Re and Sasso della Rocca, characterized by vertical walls used as climbing walls. The summit is covered with patches of beech forest and large...
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MTB07 Monte Nerone southeast

The route explores the eastern and southern slopes of the Monte Nerone massif. The climb winds through a narrow, wooded valley, before the view opens up toward the Furlo Gorge and Mounts Petrano and Catria. The Bosso River valley is also magnificent, always captivating for its diverse and dense vegetation and the presence of the stream that flows through it.
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MTB08 Cantiano -I Conti – S. Apollinare

An easy and short itinerary that, starting from Cantiano, runs through meadows, fields and woods in the valley that separates Monte Petrano from the Serra di Burano. It takes place partly on asphalt roads and partly on dirt roads, but always in the absence of traffic. It can be made more challenging by starting from Cagli or Pianello.
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Santa Maria della Neve

MTB09 Pianello – Vilano – Caimarini

A medium difficulty route that takes you to pleasant places that will remain in your heart. It develops on the slopes of the Serra di Burano, always immersed in natural environments between fields, meadows and woods, and reaches the Bosco di Tecchie Nature Reserve. The view extends towards the main reliefs of the territory: Monte Nerone, Monte Petrano, the Catria massif,…
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MTB10 Monte Petrano east

A beautiful scenic route, which allows you to explore the wild valley of the Burano River, the plateau and the southern and northern slopes of Monte Petrano. The starting point is Cagli, but you can also get there from Cantiano or Pianello. It can also be done riding a gravel bike, but the surface, in some sections is rather uneven, better a mountain bike.
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MTB11 Monte Nerone northeast

One of the most beautiful and extremely scenic routes. Explore the eastern face of Monte Nerone, from the slopes almost to the summit. The view extends towards Montefeltro, Monte Montiego, the Furlo, and the limestone ridge formed by Monte Nerone, Monte Petrano, and the Catria massif. The initial section connects small villages in the Rocca Leonella fiefdom, which once belonged to the Brancaleoni family.
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MTB12 Monte Petrano west

The climb of Monte Petrano is tiring, but beautiful and very panoramic. Once you reach the summit, you arrive at the extensive plateau, characterized by a vast prairie dotted with beech trees. The descent takes you to Moria, Pianello and Secchiano. The final stretch follows the path of the Bosso River, with beautiful views of the famous rock pools. The route can be travelled with either a gravel bike or a mountain bike.
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MTB13 Great crossing of the Catria

A long and challenging route that crosses all the main reliefs of the Catria massif. The variety of environments is extraordinary: meadows, beech forests, gorges and impervious rock faces. The final stretch leads to the Fonte Avellana monastery, the most important place of worship in the entire Pesaro hinterland and beyond. You can start from Acquaviva or Frontone, but Cagli is also a…
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