Energetic cycling trip in San Marino and Italy 2026

Day 1Arrival Day / Verucchio / Test ride to San Leo

We depart from Bologna Airport directly upon arrival, with a transfer of approx. 1.5 hours. Lunch is on your own (not included).

Upon arrival at our hotel in Verucchio (in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna), we check in. After that, we head straight for individual bike fitting before taking a short test ride in the area – where cycling legend Marco Pantani had his training backyard. If time permits, we will cycle up to San Leo, where the view from the medieval castle is impressive.

In the evening, we enjoy a welcome dinner at the restaurant Al Mastin Vecchio (included).

Day 2Verucchio - Urbino

A day in magical landscapes and charming medieval towns awaits us.
The first stop is across the border in the tiny country of San Marino. We cycle on low-traffic roads along the hills heading south with 360-degree views. Eventually, we arrive in San Marino city, with a fantastic fortress spectacularly positioned on a mountaintop offering insane views. A photo stop here is mandatory!
Lunch along the way during the day (included).

The second destination of the day is the UNESCO-listed city of Urbino, known as Italy's first university town, an important historical place of great significance for Italy. Due to the university, Urbino is always full of life and activity. It has a charming atmosphere. We stay overnight within the city walls.

This evening, we have dinner at a local trattoria (included).

Day 3Urbino - Fossombrone - Furlo - San Pietro

Another exciting day awaits!
Today's stage starts easily with a wonderful downhill section before a few kilometers on flat terrain. There will probably be some traffic for the first 20 km before we properly enter the countryside. Beautiful landscape and little traffic when we eventually make our way into the Marche region. Here, the landscape is a bit more rolling.
Along the way, we stop for a nice 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 locations, both in the old castle and in the rooms near the restaurant. The place is famous for its kitchen. Rustic, local, simple, and heavenly delicious.

The view this evening is unforgettable – we look out over the beautiful, rolling landscape, with the Adriatic Sea as a blue strip on the horizon. Group dinner (included).

Day 4San Pietro - Corinaldo - Gabicce Mare

This is the day we head 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 city of Fano.
The last 25 km are on the Marche region's most legendary road – Strada Panoramica, through the San Bartolo Nature Reserve, all the way to Gabicce Mare, where we find our final accommodation of the trip.
We have lunch along the way (included).

We check into our beach hotel and have the opportunity for a dip in the Adriatic Sea before dinner in the hotel's restaurant (included).

Day 5Round trip / Medieval towns Saludecio - Grinaldo - Mondaino

Today we cycle inland on a loop that is very popular among cyclists. We cycle through several medieval towns, which are beautifully located, so every single town is worth a stop. A coffee stop along the way is, of course, a must (not included).

We expect to be back at the hotel around 2:00 PM, and we will see whether we have lunch along the way or at a beach restaurant in Gabicce (not included).
The afternoon is at leisure, e.g., for sunbathing & swimming.

A pleasant group dinner in the hotel's restaurant in the evening (included).

Day 6Open day for a long ride along the Adriatic Riviera

This day is open. There will definitely be a bike ride for those who wish. We will see how everyone is feeling, whether it will be a long ride along the Adriatic or a shorter ride in the local area.
There is also, of course, the option of a free day with personal time to enjoy the beach, the sea, and shopping.
Lunch is on your own (not included).

Group dinner in the evening (included).

Day 7Free day for sun & beach or hike in San Bartolo National Park or bike ride to a vineyard

Open program – you choose whether you want to join a hike of approx. 2-3 hours in the San Bartolo National Park or if we cycle together to, for example, a vineyard for a picnic lunch (not included). Or perhaps a whole day at the beach is what you desire most?
Lunch is on your own (not included).

Farewell dinner in the hotel's restaurant (included).

Day 8Departure Day

Departure day. Departure for the airport at 11:15 AM.
The flight departs at 3:20 PM.

Thanks for the trip!!!  

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