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Monte Conero in MTB

Sonya Argelli — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:11:58 +0000

Known and visited by the tourists of every part of Europe for its fascinating bluffs, the characteristic suburb of Sirolo and the beaches of Numana, the Monte Conero represents one of the many landscape beauties of the Marche’s region absolutely not to loose. And the best way to go to the discovery of this beautiful promontory, a few far from the town of Ancona and the sea towns of its coast like Senigallia, it is with any doubt the bike.

A holiday for cyclists chosen among the lot of special offers by the Bike Hotel Bologna in Marche will be a tourist experience really unforgettable. In the territory of the Monte Conero you can bike on a lot of roads for cyclists, on the level roads of the coast road or climbing on its slopes, on an easy slope for many lines also shaded. Once reached the peak, you can admire a beautiful panorama on the whole Adriatic coast of Marche and not only.

Your bike hotel will know how to give you every suggestion to reach in the best way the Monte Conero. Rich of typical flora and fauna, the territory of the Conero Mountain is protected by the homonym Regional Park and it is an ideal destination for a bike run with departure from your Bike Hotel in Marche.

Marche Bike Runs: The Furlo Pass

Sonya Argelli — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:18:55 +0000

Marche region’s territory is a real heaven for people who love cycling.
Here, they can bike by the seafront, on sweet hills or climb to the great mountains, from the Adriatic See to the Sibylline Mounts.
The Furlo Pass formed among the Pietralata and Paganuccio mountains by the erosive action of the river Candigliano it represents particularly a new interesting destination for the cyclists.
Placed in the homonym natural reserve along the original run of Flaminia Roman Street, it belongs to the territory of the Montefeltro, recently also crossed by the Italian professional cycling Giro.
Ideal both for the cyclists and bikers, the Furlo Pass offers to the sportsmen an environment of great naturalistic beauty edged from 3.600 hectares of lawns and woods.
Along the run you can stop to a quick visit to the town of Urbino, or to taste a good plate with the excellent hypocrites of Acqualagna.
If you love bike, the Furlo Pass waits for you in Marche, a region full of cycling and mountain bike runs, and with a lot of Bike Hotels.

Cycling Tuscany, Marches and Emilia Romagna – Bike Tracks

Lisa Guerrini — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:51:42 +0000

Choose the best cycling routes on the roads of Italian truffles, for your cycling holiday in Italy, in the Marche and Tuscany.
The bike routes on truffles’ roads bring you to cities and small towns of Tuscany, Marche and Emilia-Romagna with an old history of culinary tradition, with a rich artistic and cultural heritage and local handicrafts. It brings you through the scenic roads of central Italy, which underlines the similarities between the lands of Central Italy, Tuscany and Marche, where the beauty of the landscapes blends with the richness of tradition and hospitality.
The truffles are delicious tubers, fruit of the forests of the Italian Apennines. There are two kinds of truffles: white, very popular, and black, less valuable, but not less popular to enrich pasta and omelettes.
The Route of Italian Truffles is always a spectacle and a constant discovery, good for all seasons: recipes and products based on truffles, fresh or preserved, are offered throughout the year.

Ask the staff of the Hotel Bologna the best cycling routes to discover the Lands of the Italian truffle.
Sant’Agata Feltria – Novafeltria – Talamello – Maiolo – San Leo – Pennabilli – Carpegna – Pietrarubbia – Montecopiolo – Casteldelci – Belforte all’Isauro – Piandimeleto – Lunano – Sassocorvaro – Macerata Feltria – Monte Cerignone – Monte Grimano – Mercatino Conca – sassofeltrio – Frontino – SantAngelo in Vado – Acqualagna – Mercatello sul Metauro – Borgopace – Apecchio – Piobbico – Urbania – Peglio – Montecalvo in Foglia – Tavoleto – Auditore – Petriano – Urbino – Fermignano – Cagli – Cantiano – Fossombrone.

Mtb Tracks in Italy – Marche

Lisa Guerrini — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:01:12 +0000

In the heart of Italy, on the Apennines between Umbria and Marche, stands the majestic Mount Catria (1702 m altitude), with minor peaks, Monte Acuto (1668 m), Mount Corno (1412 feet), Mount Tenetra (1240 m), Monte Alto (1321 m) and Mount Morcia (1223 m).
Mount Catria is one of the highest peaks of the Apennines and it offers wonderful views down to the sea.
There are some very interesting cycling itineraries and mtb tracks to enjoy over there.

MTB track BALZE del CATRIA
Fonte Avellana – Catria – Acuto – Grotticciole – Forchetta – Avellana

Length: km: 33.3
Only clockwise, as described.
Requires good physical preparation and a mountain bike in perfect condition, especially regarding the tires and brakes.

MTB track GROTTONE
Petrara – Gingualdese – Val Canale – Monte Roma – Petrara

The total length of the route is around 11,200 km
Only clockwise, as described.

The staff of the Hotel Bologna is here to provide information materials and organize group excursions to discover routes for cyclists during your cycling holiday in the Marche.
Contact us immediately!

Hotel Bologna

60019 Senigallia (AN) Italia

tel +39 071 7923590

fax +39 071 7921212

info@hbologna.net

Cycling Holidays in Italy – Discover Marche and Tuscany!

Lisa Guerrini — Mon, 11 May 2009 12:53:43 +0000

Spend your holidays in Italy and discover the Bel Paese in a region, the Marche: sea, hills and mountains, all in one!
It is better, if you love cycling holiday!
Here all cyclists can ride through beautiful landscapes, medieval villages and discover the taste of Italian traditional cuisine.
For your cycle holidays choose Bologna Hotel in Senigallia, a cycling hotel in the Marches, with bike facilities for cyclists on holiday:

Bike room
your bike in a locked garage!
Bicycle Workshop
small workshop equipped for routine maintenance.
Sport Stores and mechanic
technical support center and 10% discount on accessories and sports clothes.
Cycling Guide
Cycling guides of the Bologna Hotel, your new cycling friends!
24 hours laundry
wash free your sport clothes.
Fitness, physiotherapy and massages
masseur on request
agreement with the GF fitness center, at 1500 m from Bologna Hotel.

Italy is the perfect place for your bike holidays!
Come discover the beautiful cycling routes of the Bologna Hotel!
As in Tuscany, even in the Marche, 53% of the territory is mountainous, and on every hill, stands castles, medieval villages and museum… do not miss it!

Cycle Routes along Marche – Italy

Lisa Guerrini — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:05:32 +0000

A cycling holiday on your bike at the Bologna Cycling Hotel of Senigallia, in the Marche – Italy, is an unforgettable experience, rich in emotions.
On these roads have been riding the myths of the Italian cycling history. Here run the finest stages of the Giro d’Italia and many amateur and professional competitions.
The cycling routes, with arrival and departure from Senigallia, make you discover the landscapes and history of the Marches, also called the Tuscany of the Adriatic Coast, the region that encompasses all the beauties of Italy.

You ride admiring the rich landscapes, dominated by the beauty of nature, rolling on sweet hills, through cultivated fields, vineyards and olive groves.
On the horizon there is always a medieval village to reach, with ancient walls, sometimes a castle, a fortress or a tower, with churches and convents.
Along the cycling paths of Marche, Umbria and Tuscany, everything is history, culture and tradition. Come to discover and to bring out the best side of Italy.
The cycling itinerary “The most beautiful castles and fortresses” from Senigallia moves to the hinterland, through the vineyards of the famous wines of the Marches and of the award-winning olive oil of Cartoceto, from a village to another, from the Fortress of Mondavio to Fano, challenging hard climbs, with wonderful natural landscapes from the Apennines to the Adriatic Sea.