Almarossa

Beautiful route to do by bike from Bologna to Punta Marina all on paved roads following the Stradelli Guelfi.

The 5 Valli Eliminator is the most anticipated offroad cycling event of the year and the only off-road randonnée in Bologna. This is the route of its fifth edition which took place on 25 September 2020. You can retrace the itinerary along a track with breathtaking views that crosses the valleys of the Bologna area with an epic loop circuit. You will traverse 5 Valleys, 140 KM and 3,400 meters in altitude. No podium awaits you at the end of the route but many kilometers, a lot of effort, and a...

This route is a wonderful walk in the historic center of Bologna. It can be visited during the day to admire its architecture or in the evening to try the gastronomic offer of the city. Bologna calls itself "the learned, the fat and the red" (the learned, the fat and the red). The city claims to have laid the intellectual foundations of Italy (founded Europe's first university), is universally praised as the country's gastronomic capital (its offering goes far beyond Bolognese meat sauce),...

Challenging the leaning towers for the title of Bologna's most bizarre architectural feature are the 70 km (40 miles) of arcades connected to various buildings throughout the city. The trend began in the 12th century when the influx of 2,000 university students caused a housing shortage. The municipality's solution was to allow the annexation of additional rooms overhanging the streets to the existing buildings. Locals liked the look of the results and the shelter they offered from the rain...

Via degli Dei (route of the gods), retraces an ancient road that connects Bologna to Florence. Cross famous mountains such as Monte Venere, Monzuno (Monte Giunone) and Monte Luario. At some points along the way, you can see the ancient road itself, dating back some 2,000 years. A wonderful and memorable multi-day excursion with breathtaking views, varied landscape and terrain, and cute small towns. This is segment 1 which starts from the Bologna Central railway station and crosses the city...