05 - From monumental trees to the pilgrims' route

Badia Prataglia – Frassineta – Biforco – Serra Pass – Mandrioli Pass- Badia Prataglia
The itinerary is very demanding, perhaps the most demanding of this whole guide, especially because of the long ascent from Serra to the homonymous pass, which needs to be done carrying the bike by hand along an ancient mule track, uneven and not suitable for cycling. The historical relevance is remarkable since it is the same way that was once traveled by pilgrims to La Verna and then to Rome. The route is certainly worth an additional effort, also because of the beauty of the landscape, between meadows and beechwoods. Moreover, monumental trees – from the horse-chestnuts of Frassineta to the rowan and Turkey oak of Podere Fatucchio – dot the entire route.

E-Bike

• Difficulty: 5 out of 5 wheels
• Length: 4 hours

Accommodation facilities:

• Hotel Bosco Verde 0575 559017
• Albergo La Foresta 0575 559009 – 339 6197427
• Pensione Giardino 0575 559016
• Albergo Bellavista 0575 559011
• Albergo La Torre 0575 559005
• Agriturismo la Motta 0575 518089
• Rifugio Casanova 0575 559897 - 366 5849069 - 335 1230615
• Rifugio CAI (Fangacci) 347 9400903

To see: 

• Pieve di Santa Maria Assunta (Badia Prataglia)
• Museo Forestale e Arboreto “C. Siemoni” (Badia Prataglia 0575.583763)
• Chiesa di Frassineta