This 7-day (5 or 6 stages) mountain bike adventure travels through the central Apennines including the Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini and the park Riserva Naturale del Monte San Vicino and Monte Canfaito. The route contains a great diversity with single tracks, tough climbs, challenging descents, plateaus, beautiful views, ... check our video at battistrada.com

The total distance is +/- 250 km of which 85% is off road (with +/- 9500 altimeters).

Program:

DAY 1: You will be picked up at Ancona airport and we will transfer you, your bike and luggage to the starting point of tour, at the foot of Monte Vettore in the Monti Sibillini, where we will spend the night in a mountain hut.

DAY 2: 48 km / 1787 hm (82% off road)

The flanks of Monte Vettore take us to the gorge of the mountain river Tenna through which we climb to 1866m to finish in Ussita where we spend the night.

DAY 3: 52 km / 1878 hm (88% off road)

On day 2 we head towards a mountain hut at 1820m altitude in the heart of the Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini before descending past the ski resort of Bolognola to the wonderful Lago di Fiastra where we spend the night.

DAY 4: 53 km / 2302 hm (88% off road)

Along single tracks on Monte Fiegni we leave the Parco Nazionale dei Sibillini. After lunch in the vicinity of Lago di Borgiano, we trek over Monte Letegge and Monte d'Aria to spend the night in charming San Severino Marche.

DAY 5: 44 km / 2165 hm (85% off road)

On Day 4 we trek (with packed lunch) through the Park of Monte San Vicino and Monte Canfaito to descend to Lago di Cingoli via the abandoned Elcito where we spend the night in a B&B.

DAY 6: 77 km / 2576 hm (81% off road)

After you can indulge in about 40 km of single tracks in the wooded area on the flanks of Monte Nero we gradually descend towards the Adriatic coast. Through rolling "strade bianche" you can enjoy the real Italy until the village of Montefano where we stay 2 nights in a B&B with swimming pool.

DAY 7: optional ride to the Monte Conero - Adriatic coast

Enjoy a delicious breakfast in a quiet Bed & Breakfast with swimming pool (at 2 km from the center of Montefano) after which you can discuss the tour or go for a relaxing bike ride to the Adriatic coast (at 20 km).

DAY 8: Transfer to Ancona Airport

Depending on the level of the group, the stages can be adapted. The tour is also perfect for e-bikes.

Formulas:

• You compose your own group (min. 5 persons, max. 8).
• Bookable in June and September
• Pre-scheduled departure dates: 07/06, 14/06, 21/06, 28/06
• or contact us for a date according to your wishes!
• Adapted programs always possible

Prices: 1295,00 €/person

Included:

• 7 nights based on double room and half board.
• Transfers airport and luggage transport brings your luggage every day to the next accommodation.
• GPS tracks

Not included: Flight, Single room accommodation, Lunch, Drinks, Bike rental