Mon - Sun 9.00 / 18.00

Boston by way: the gothic line bike tour

A bike tour in the footsteps of World War II, not far from Bologna

A bike tour for the history enthusiasts that will take you to the places where the Gothic Line used to run during World War II, the German defensive line in the Italian campaign. Surrounded by hills and gorgeous landscapes, you'll also cycle along the Boston By Way road.

Tour length; 22 km. Total climb rise: 700m
Road Base: 50% tarmac / 50% dirt
The tour is available on dry weather days. Possible changes depending on weather conditions.

Type

• Green tour • On bike • Private tour

Duration

2 hours + stops on an E-bike / 2.5 hours + stops with regular bike

Difficulty

MEDIUM. Physical Effort 3/5, Technical level 3/5

Tour departure time

To be chosen


Watch out: In order to join one of our bike tours you need to be confident in your use of a bicycle


Description

The tour will start at Villaggio della Salute Più, where you'll get some tips about the route by our certified guide. 
We will start riding in the countryside and reach San Clemente, where we will turn to via Calvanella, also known as the “Boston By Way”, a road used by partisans and allies to supply soldiers based in Montecalderaro and Montegrande. It’s a gravel road that quickly raises towards Montecalderaro (568m asl), where we'll visit the remains of a beautiful church partially demolished during the war.

That will be the highest point of the tour; then, we'll slowly start our descent towards the Agriturismo Farneto, a holiday farm where you will enjoy a typical aperitivo with local products. Here, we will decide toghether whether to go back to our meeting point on a panoramic road or through the easier “Boston By Way”.


Dress code:
Sport and comfortable clothing. Patched trousers, cycling gloves, sunglasses and light jacket are suggested
Technical advice:
Bring a backpack for the jacket, water and food bars
Before the tour please nourish yourself with light and energizing products.



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40120 Bologna
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