09 - In the shadow of Falterona

Castagno D’Andrea – Piancancelli – Giogo – Tre Faggi- Casone – Castagno D’Andrea
Superb ring ride, of absolute beauty, not as long and tiring as it might seem at first glance on paper. The climb is there, all right – the difference in altitude exceeds 1000 m! – but it is gradual, partly on asphalt and partly on a long but not very steep forest road. The central section is more rewarding than ever, on the splendid track that closes the head of the Rabbi valley at the top, from the Giogo di Castagno to the Tre Faggi. The return, on a sometimes steep path, requires attention.

E-Bikes:

Difficulty: 3 out of 5 wheels

Lenght: 4:30 hours

Accommodation facilities:

• Rifugio Le Fontanelle (Piancancelli) 338 326 9011
• Punto Tappa GEA Castagno d’Andrea 333 3276498 - 055 837 5055
• Casa per Vacanze “Borgo di Serignana” 335 137 7174 - 335 1293484 - 055 8374447
• Casa Don Bosco 334 1822814
• B&B “Il Vado” 055 8375047 - 320 0155446
• B&B “Villa i Ciliegi” 339 673 6184 - 333 250 7316

To see:

• Chiesa di San Martino – loc. Castagno d’Andrea
• Museo Andrea del Castagno – loc. Castagno d’Andrea (centro visite)
• Borgo di Serignana – loc. Castagno d’Andrea
• Abbazia benedettina – loc. San Godenzo
• Cascata di Calabuia