From Imola to Passo della Raticosa with return from Castel del Rio — ring tour

From Imola to Passo della Raticosa with return from Castel del Rio — ring tour

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From Imola to Passo della Raticosa with return from Castel del Rio — ring tour

05:29

111km

1,680m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

IT4050004 - SIC - Bosco della Frattona

Parco regionale Vena del Gesso Romagnola

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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23.2 km

Valsellustra Pastures

Highlight • Natural

Road with little traffic but alas with a really bad asphalt, full of holes, cracks and depressions, but towards the end of this valley, where the border of 3 municipalities …

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29.9 km

Sassoleone

Highlight • Settlement

Mountain village, excellent road to get to Tuscany.
There is a grocery store and 2 fountains, one immediately on the road that could be CLOSED in winter, in which case …

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38.7 km

Church of Saints Andrew the Apostle and Dionysius the Areopagite

Highlight • Religious Site

This church in the center of Piancaldoli has a beautiful facade, embellished with what looks like mosaics.

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49.3 km

Raticosa Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

One of the most famous passes in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, it is very popular with those who walk or cycle. It is located on the Alta Via dei Parchi and …

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68.5 km

Church of Saints Dominic and Giustino in San Pellegrino

Highlight • Religious Site

Church along the state road 10 in the Municipality of Firenzuola. It was a place of refuge for pilgrims who passed from Tuscany to Romagna or vice versa.

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84.0 km

Alidosi Palace and Alidosi Bridge, Castel del Rio

Highlight • Historical Site

Castel del Rio is a mountain village along the Santerno Valley. The village bears traces of the dominion of the Alidosi family, who, as evidence of their power over the …

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111 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.6 km

46.4 km

3.25 km

1.16 km

Surfaces

111 km

806 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 29 October

18°C

8°C

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

June 20, 2022,giro classico con Montanara panoramica

Descending from Firenzola towards Castel del Rio is really pleasant. Beautiful views and a gently sloping road that give you the chance to appreciate this beautiful valley

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April 10, 2022,Passando da Pietramala con l'ultima neve di primavera

You cannot tell a trip in all its details.Today there was a bit of snow in the mountains with the sun and it was very beautiful.

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