Join our panoramic bike tour and explore the city of painted walls
The ideal tour for those who wish to combine a bike ride in the nature and the exploration of the little hamlets surrounding Bologna. Starting from Castel San Pietro Terme, you'll cycle on the hills up to Monte del Re, an amazing natural terrace, and the colourful city of Dozza.
33 km – total climb rise 900 m
Road base: 70% gravel and trail; 30% tarmac
The tour is available on dry weather days. Possible changes depending on weather conditions.
• Green tour • On bike • Private tour
2,5 hours + breaks with E-bike 3,5 hours + breaks with a MTB
HIGH-MEDIUM: Physical Effort 4/5 - Technical level 4/5
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Watch out: In order to join one of our bike tours you need to be confident in your use of a bicycle
The meeting point will be in Castel San Pietro Terme where you'll have a quick briefing with our certified MTB guide to outline the suggested behaviour along the tour. The route immediately crosses the Sillaro river through a bike and pedestrian bridge. Riding through steep gravel roads we’ll quickly reach Monte Del Re, a panoramic terrace from which we'll have a look at the Po valley. We’ll then cycle on the ridge that separates the Sillaro and Sellustra valleys, first on gravel roads and then cautiosly through a single-track path.
A swift ride on a gravel road will take us to a paved street, that we'll follow for a few kilometres. Afterwards, we’ll start our way up towards the opposite slope until we reach Pieve di Sant'Andrea, set on a hill among wonderful vineyards.
After a speedy descent we’ll reach the city of Dozza, included in the list of the 100 most beautiful villages in Italy, and its famous “painted walls”, i.e. open-air frescoes that decorate the streets. Once arrived in the centre we’ll take a break and finally ride towards Monte del Re, before getting back on track towards Castel San Pietro Terme.
Dress code:
Sport and comfortable clothing. Patched trousers, cycling gloves, sunglasses and light jacket are suggested
Techincal advice:
Bring a backpack for the jacket, water and food bars
Before the tour please nourish yourself with light and energizing products
The sequence and the number of visited highlights may be subject of last -minute changes
Via dell'Indipendenza 69/a
40120 Bologna
+39 347 001 79 96