Bicycle trips
Italy
San Marino
NB! This trip is private, and therefore only for specially invited guests.
On this trip we cycle in two countries u2013 from one charming medieval town to the next. From San Marino, southwards through the Italian region of Marche, we finally reach the Adriatic Sea after some spectacular stages. The roads wind through a landscape that is made for cycling u2013 with a sense of freedom, sun on your face (hopefully) and a great atmosphere all the way.
First we visit the tiny country of San Marino u2013 the world's oldest republic, a small gem squeezed in between the Italian regions of Emilia-Romagna and Marche.
Then we continue on Italian soil to the medieval towns of San Leo, Urbino and Corinaldo in the Marche region. Finally, we roll all the way down to the Adriatic Sea u2013 through a hilly, green and beautiful landscape, far off the beaten track.
We stay overnight at four different places along the way, all with their own style, hosts who really know how to welcome guests u2013 and a local kitchen that delivers on all levels. Perhaps this is Italy at its best.
Luggage is transported from place to place u2013 so you can enjoy the trip without extra weight on your bike.
A magical cycling experience for the employees of Petoro, a trip spiced with good food, wine and social gathering.
Cycling in San Marino and further into the Marche region offers varied terrain. We cycle on carefully selected routes that run through a hilly landscape, but without any long mountain climbs or difficult descents. In other words, the stages are perfectly adapted for a great cycling experience that everyone can join. There will, of course, be pleasant coffee and lunch stops at local restaurants along the way.
All luggage is transported between the hotels, but we do NOT have a support vehicle on this trip.
We cycle in a group. The stages are between approx. 55 – 90 km and with approx. 500 – 1500 meters of elevation gain.
Even though there will be many meters of elevation gain during the week, you don't need to be in peak condition to participate – but a little preparation beforehand is important.
If you want to adjust how demanding the bike rides are yourself, you can choose to rent an e-road bike – a top option to enjoy the trip to the fullest.
If, on the other hand, you prefer a more challenging trip and like hilly terrain, a regular road bike is a good choice. Great experiences are guaranteed either way!
Facts about San Marino
• Official name: Republic of San Marino (Repubblica di San Marino)
• Founded: Traditionally in the year 301 AD, considered the world's oldest republic.
• Area: Approx. 61 km² – one of Europe's smallest states.
• Population: Approximately 34,000
• Location: Landlocked state completely surrounded by Italy, between the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Marche.
• Capital: The City of San Marino, on the slopes of Monte Titano (749 m above sea level).
• Language: Italian (official), local Sammarinese dialect also occurs.
• Government: Parliamentary republic; the republic's institutions have roots back to the Middle Ages.
• Economy & tourism: Based largely on tourism, banking, and local production; the country uses the euro as currency, although it is not an EU member.
Cycling in San Marino and further into the Marche region offers varied terrain. We cycle on carefully selected routes that run through a hilly landscape, but without any long mountain climbs or difficult descents. In other words, the stages are perfectly adapted for a great cycling experience that everyone can join. There will, of course, be pleasant coffee and lunch stops at local restaurants along the way.
All luggage is transported between the hotels, but we do NOT have a support vehicle on this trip.
We cycle in a group. The stages are between approx. 55 – 90 km and with approx. 500 – 1500 meters of elevation gain.
Even though there will be many meters of elevation gain during the week, you don't need to be in peak condition to participate – but a little preparation beforehand is important.
If you want to adjust how demanding the bike rides are yourself, you can choose to rent an e-road bike – a top option to enjoy the trip to the fullest.
If, on the other hand, you prefer a more challenging trip and like hilly terrain, a regular road bike is a good choice. Great experiences are guaranteed either way!
Facts about San Marino
• Official name: Republic of San Marino (Repubblica di San Marino)
• Founded: Traditionally in the year 301 AD, considered the world's oldest republic.
• Area: Approx. 61 km² – one of Europe's smallest states.
• Population: Approximately 34,000
• Location: Landlocked state completely surrounded by Italy, between the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Marche.
• Capital: The City of San Marino, on the slopes of Monte Titano (749 m above sea level).
• Language: Italian (official), local Sammarinese dialect also occurs.
• Government: Parliamentary republic; the republic's institutions have roots back to the Middle Ages.
• Economy & tourism: Based largely on tourism, banking, and local production; the country uses the euro as currency, although it is not an EU member.
The social interaction with the other participants on the trip
The landscape and the great natural experiences with the contrasts from the inland to the coast
Experiencing new areas from the bicycle seat, with smell, fresh air, and sunglasses as ingredients
All the delicious meals from the local kitchen
All the practicalities are arranged, you just show up and participate
The visit to San Marino - the oldest republic in the world!
The beach just outside the hotel in Gabicce Mare
The program is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to make adjustments for any typographical errors, currency fluctuations, and price changes.
The program is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to make adjustments for any typographical errors, currency fluctuations, and price changes.
We depart from the airport in Bologna directly after arrival, with a transfer of approx. 1.5 hours. Lunch is not included on this day.
Upon arrival at the hotel in Verucchio (the Emilia-Romagna region), we will have a pleasant dinner right away (check-in after dinner) at restaurant Al Mastin Vecchio (included).
A day in beautiful countryside and charming medieval towns awaits us.
After a good breakfast, the stage begins, where the first stop is San Marino town. Spectacularly located on a mountaintop with fantastic views. The route follows low-traffic roads along the hills southward, with a mix of climbs and descents.
Shared lunch at a suitable place along the way (included).
Today's final destination is the UNESCO-listed city of Urbino, known as Italy's first university city. An important historical place of great significance for Italy. Because of the university, Urbino is always full of life and activity. Charming atmosphere. We stay overnight inside the walls.
This evening we have dinner at a local trattoria (included).
A new, exciting day awaits!
Today's stage starts easily, with a lovely downhill before a few km on flat terrain. There is a bit of traffic for the first 20 km before we really get out into the countryside. Beautiful landscape and low traffic as we eventually enter the Marche region. Here, the landscape is a bit more rolling.
Along the way, we stop for a good lunch (included) before climbing up into the hills and following the winding roads to our next accommodation near San Pietro.
Here we stay in two different places, both in the old fortress and in hotel rooms by the restaurant. The place is known for its cuisine. Rustic, local, simple and heavenly good.
The view this evening is unforgettable – we look out over the beautiful, rolling landscape, with the Adriatic Sea as a blue stripe on the horizon. Shared dinner in the evening (included).
This is the day we go all the way down to the Adriatic Sea!
We follow the ridge down towards the town of Corinaldo (UNESCO), with 360-degree views and the sea in front. In Corinaldo, a coffee stop is perfect before we continue towards the coastal town of Fano. From there, we cycle along the bike path by the sea all the way to Gabicce Mare, where we stay for our last night.
The last 25 km are on Emilia Romagna's most legendary cycle path – Strada Panoramica. Here we are guaranteed to meet several of the local cyclists. The route is fun, panoramic and of course hilly! We will have lunch at a suitable spot along the way (included).
We check into the beach hotel and have the opportunity for a dip in the Adriatic Sea before changing for dinner. It will be in the hotel's restaurant, where we end the trip with a wonderful meal (included).
After a morning swim and a good breakfast, we get on our bikes and explore the interior a bit more, including the towns of Gradara and Saludecio. Possible lunch at the hotel (not included) before we take the bus to the airport at approx. 14:00.
The flight departs at 18:35.
Lunch and dinner on your own on this day (not included).
The program is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to make changes in the event of spelling errors / currency changes.
We depart from the airport in Bologna directly after arrival, with a transfer of approx. 1.5 hours. Lunch is not included on this day.
Upon arrival at the hotel in Verucchio (the Emilia-Romagna region), we will have a pleasant dinner right away (check-in after dinner) at restaurant Al Mastin Vecchio (included).
A day in beautiful countryside and charming medieval towns awaits us.
After a good breakfast, the stage begins, where the first stop is San Marino town. Spectacularly located on a mountaintop with fantastic views. The route follows low-traffic roads along the hills southward, with a mix of climbs and descents.
Shared lunch at a suitable place along the way (included).
Today's final destination is the UNESCO-listed city of Urbino, known as Italy's first university city. An important historical place of great significance for Italy. Because of the university, Urbino is always full of life and activity. Charming atmosphere. We stay overnight inside the walls.
This evening we have dinner at a local trattoria (included).
A new, exciting day awaits!
Today's stage starts easily, with a lovely downhill before a few km on flat terrain. There is a bit of traffic for the first 20 km before we really get out into the countryside. Beautiful landscape and low traffic as we eventually enter the Marche region. Here, the landscape is a bit more rolling.
Along the way, we stop for a good lunch (included) before climbing up into the hills and following the winding roads to our next accommodation near San Pietro.
Here we stay in two different places, both in the old fortress and in hotel rooms by the restaurant. The place is known for its cuisine. Rustic, local, simple and heavenly good.
The view this evening is unforgettable – we look out over the beautiful, rolling landscape, with the Adriatic Sea as a blue stripe on the horizon. Shared dinner in the evening (included).
This is the day we go all the way down to the Adriatic Sea!
We follow the ridge down towards the town of Corinaldo (UNESCO), with 360-degree views and the sea in front. In Corinaldo, a coffee stop is perfect before we continue towards the coastal town of Fano. From there, we cycle along the bike path by the sea all the way to Gabicce Mare, where we stay for our last night.
The last 25 km are on Emilia Romagna's most legendary cycle path – Strada Panoramica. Here we are guaranteed to meet several of the local cyclists. The route is fun, panoramic and of course hilly! We will have lunch at a suitable spot along the way (included).
We check into the beach hotel and have the opportunity for a dip in the Adriatic Sea before changing for dinner. It will be in the hotel's restaurant, where we end the trip with a wonderful meal (included).
After a morning swim and a good breakfast, we get on our bikes and explore the interior a bit more, including the towns of Gradara and Saludecio. Possible lunch at the hotel (not included) before we take the bus to the airport at approx. 14:00.
The flight departs at 18:35.
Lunch and dinner on your own on this day (not included).
The program is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to make changes in the event of spelling errors / currency changes.
We depart from the airport in Bologna directly after arrival, with a transfer of approx. 1.5 hours. Lunch is not included on this day.
Upon arrival at the hotel in Verucchio (the Emilia-Romagna region), we will have a pleasant dinner right away (check-in after dinner) at restaurant Al Mastin Vecchio (included).
A day in beautiful countryside and charming medieval towns awaits us.
After a good breakfast, the stage begins, where the first stop is San Marino town. Spectacularly located on a mountaintop with fantastic views. The route follows low-traffic roads along the hills southward, with a mix of climbs and descents.
Shared lunch at a suitable place along the way (included).
Today's final destination is the UNESCO-listed city of Urbino, known as Italy's first university city. An important historical place of great significance for Italy. Because of the university, Urbino is always full of life and activity. Charming atmosphere. We stay overnight inside the walls.
This evening we have dinner at a local trattoria (included).
A new, exciting day awaits!
Today's stage starts easily, with a lovely downhill before a few km on flat terrain. There is a bit of traffic for the first 20 km before we really get out into the countryside. Beautiful landscape and low traffic as we eventually enter the Marche region. Here, the landscape is a bit more rolling.
Along the way, we stop for a good lunch (included) before climbing up into the hills and following the winding roads to our next accommodation near San Pietro.
Here we stay in two different places, both in the old fortress and in hotel rooms by the restaurant. The place is known for its cuisine. Rustic, local, simple and heavenly good.
The view this evening is unforgettable – we look out over the beautiful, rolling landscape, with the Adriatic Sea as a blue stripe on the horizon. Shared dinner in the evening (included).
This is the day we go all the way down to the Adriatic Sea!
We follow the ridge down towards the town of Corinaldo (UNESCO), with 360-degree views and the sea in front. In Corinaldo, a coffee stop is perfect before we continue towards the coastal town of Fano. From there, we cycle along the bike path by the sea all the way to Gabicce Mare, where we stay for our last night.
The last 25 km are on Emilia Romagna's most legendary cycle path – Strada Panoramica. Here we are guaranteed to meet several of the local cyclists. The route is fun, panoramic and of course hilly! We will have lunch at a suitable spot along the way (included).
We check into the beach hotel and have the opportunity for a dip in the Adriatic Sea before changing for dinner. It will be in the hotel's restaurant, where we end the trip with a wonderful meal (included).
After a morning swim and a good breakfast, we get on our bikes and explore the interior a bit more, including the towns of Gradara and Saludecio. Possible lunch at the hotel (not included) before we take the bus to the airport at approx. 14:00.
The flight departs at 18:35.
Lunch and dinner on your own on this day (not included).
The program is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel AS reserves the right to make changes in the event of spelling errors / currency changes.
Eric is the founder of Expa Travel and has over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, including roles as destination manager for Star Tour and purser for SAS. He has worked all over the world and speaks fluent Italian, English, and Swedish. With his commitment and local knowledge, he creates safe and memorable travel experiences.
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This is only a recommendation – feel free to borrow gear from friends or use what you already have. Look at the list as a starting point, and adapt it to your needs and what you feel you will need on the trip.
This is only a recommendation – feel free to borrow gear from friends or use what you already have. Look at the list as a starting point, and adapt it to your needs and what you feel you will need on the trip.
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