Paesaggio dell'Alta Valmarecchia visto dal borgo di Bascio

The Upper Marecchia Valley is a true paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Most of all, it offers exciting opportunities for mountain-bikers with its network of trails of various levels of difficulty adapted to the abilities of the novice rider as well as more experienced bikers. The valley, circumscribed by the Foglia and Marecchia rivers, extends over the hills between the Adriatic Sea and the Central Apennines on the border between Romagna, the Marches, Tuscany and the Republic of San Marino. The area has a wealth of natural and artistic beauty, often located within protected nature zones and enchanting natural parks, and boasts a thriving natural landscape. Dense woods are home to rare fauna that find the environmental conditions needed to survive, and the landscape is punctuated by the fortresses typical of the Montefeltro area, from the towers of which the view sweeps to the horizon, all the way down to the sea. Here are some suggested itineraries for bikers: ITINERARY 1: Novafeltria - Talamello – Secchiano - San Leo - San Rocco – Novafeltria Point of departure: Novafeltria Time of journey: h. 1.50 Change in elevation: 379 m Distance: 30 km Difficulty: Be careful on the downhill stretch of San Rocco Recommendations: Due to clay terrain, special care is necessary in poor weather conditions or after heavy rain ITINERARY 2: Sant'Agata Feltria – Monte San Silvestro – Pereto – Monte Rotondo – Sant'Agata Feltria Point of departure: Sant'Agata Feltria Time of journey: h. 2.50 Change in elevation: 388 m Distance: 29 km Difficulty: Very technical downhill stretches. Special care is necessary in poor weather conditions Recommendations: Be careful on the uphill stretch on the trail Caioletto – Pereto ITINERARY 3: Pennabilli – San Lorenzo – Scavolino – Passo Trabocchetto – Passo dei Ladri – Testa del Monte – Pennabilli Point of departure: Pennabilli Time of journey: h. 2.30 – 3.00 Change in elevation: 805 m Distance: 21 km Difficulty: Uphill trail is somewhat uneven Recommendations: Be extremely careful on the downhill stretch ITINERARY 4: Novafeltria – Monte Pincio – Monte San Silvestro – Torricella – Novafeltria Point of departure: Novafeltria Change in elevation: 522 m Distance: 33 km Difficulty: The downhill stretch from Mt. Pincio and the Perticara pine-wood is somewhat dangerous. Recommendations: May be ridden all year long unless there is snow on the ground