TUESDAY: A SPECIAL DAY

Once again this year, we have included 2 “Grand Tours” in our twice-weekly programmes; two challenges covering beautiful yet demanding routes that take place each week, every Tuesday; “Monti delle Cesane”, which covers 143 km, and “Lago di Soanne e Cippo” covering 135 km.
Here's the first:

"MONTI DELLE CESANE" 143 km

Nature, forests, breathtaking landscapes and a wild habitat are the characteristics of the new itinerary that crosses the region of the Marche. After Montefiore and Tavoleto, it takes us to Urbino where a long stretch begins that climbs and descends the Monti delle Cesane, a road surrounded by lush greenery with majestic maritime pine trees, cypresses and firs.

In 2009, the Giro d’Italia came through here. After a short stop at the top to enjoy the magnificent views of the Furla gorge we go down a steep, but safe descent to Fossombrone.

We will then tackle a climb that has never been attempted before and will lead us from Serrungarina to Mombaroccio after having climbed the Beato Sante Pass, a wonderful traffic-free road in wild and sparsely inhabited surroundings. There’s another short stop and a demanding climb to Pozzo Alto before returning home.

New itinerary (143 km)
MONTI DELLE CESANE  

Characteristics:
Total rise: 2,270 metres 7 climbs:
Montefiore 5 km max. 8%, Tavoleto
2 km max. 8%, Urbino 12 km max. 8%,
Cesane 16 km max. 10%, Beato Sante
Pass 12 km max. 9%, Pozzo Alto 2 km max. 13%
Recommended gears: 39/29, 34/26 or triple.