Apennine Splendor

Experience the Rugged Beauty of the Apennine Range through Umbria, Le Marche, and Abruzzo

Highlights

Exploring Italy's untouched Abruzzo region, with one of the few companies that travels there
Basking in the serenity of seldom-traveled roads and seldom-seen hamlets
Fueling each day of climbs and descents with bountiful, wholesome mountain meals
Experiencing the old ways that endure in the secluded villages you'll visit

Love strong climbs and speedy descents? Long for the feel of fresh air filling your lungs? Crave open roads with only the occasional car? Mount up for the Apennines and discover a region seemingly lost in time (and perhaps something about yourself as well).

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 – Ancona
Start in a stunning setting: The phenomenal Adriatic coast.

Day 2 – Macerata
Wind through the Conero Hills along the coast to Macerata, gem of the Marche region.

Day 3-4 – Ascoli Piceno
Climb into the Sibillini mountains en route to Ascoli Piceno, a town that predates the Roman Empire. Day 4, explore the region on a loop ride, then join a hike through the town and mountains.

Day 5 – Fonte Cerreto
Enter tranquil Abruzzo through the Gran Sasso National Park.

Day 6 – Caramanico Terme
Spin along a lush upland basin blanketed with wildflowers in the spring and wheat fields in autumn. A 10-mile descent to elegant Capestrano follows.

Day 7 – Scanno
Ride along the La Maiella foothills before a roller-coaster descent to Sulmona, famous for its aqueduct, 15th-century palazzo and confetti (the almond candies give away at Italian weddings).

Day 8 – Arrivederci
Shuttle to Rome for your homeward trip.

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Appenine Splendor

Upcoming Dates

Jul 23, 2008

Accommodations

Premier

Ability

Advanced

Terrain

Hilly with mountain passes

Distance

Total Mileage: 369
Daily Average: 46

Arriving

Spoleto

Departing

L’Aquila

Price

$3,795

Single Supplement

$750

Bike Rental

Included!