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Challenge Yourself on the Hills of Pretoro and Abbateggio
A road cycling route starting from Guardiagrele
Embark on a challenging cycling route through Pretoro and Abbateggio
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Experience the thrill of conquering the hills of Pretoro and Abbateggio on this 100-kilometer cycling route. With a total ascent of 2645 meters, this road cycling route is recommended for experienced cyclists. The route is suitable for road bikes.
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100 km
2645 m
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Start: Guardiagrele City centerGuardiagrele: Charming town with quiet roads and challenging climbs.
Guardiagrele is a small town located in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is a charming place with narrow streets and historic buildings that transport you back in time. From a cyclist's perspective, the roads around Guardiagrele are mostly quiet and offer scenic views of the surrounding countryside. There are also some challenging climbs nearby, such as Passo Lanciano, which is a well-known climb that attracts many cyclists. Overall, Guardiagrele is a great place for road and gravel cycling, with a good mix of challenging terrain and beautiful scenery.13 km
13 km
PretoroVillagePretoro is a picturesque village situated on a hill. Cycle through its narrow streets and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
27 km
27 km
Castelluccio1337 mPeakCastelluccio is a village located in the Majella National Park. It offers stunning views of the mountains and is a challenging section of the route.
36 km
36 km
LettomanoppelloVillageLettomanoppello is a small town known for its historic buildings. Take a moment to marvel at the beautiful architecture before continuing your cycling adventure.
59 km
59 km
AbbateggioVillageAbbateggio is a charming village nestled in the hills. Ride through its streets and admire the traditional stone houses and picturesque countryside.
71 km
71 km
ManoppelloVillageManoppello is located near the route and is known for its beautiful churches and religious relics. Take a moment to visit the Basilica of the Holy Face, which houses the Veil of Veronica.
93 km
93 km
San Martino sulla MarrucinaVillageSan Martino sulla Marrucina is a picturesque village with narrow streets and traditional houses. Explore the town and take in the scenic views from its hilltop location.
100 km
100 km
GuardiagreleTownGuardiagrele, the starting and ending point of the route, is a town with a unique charm. It is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, historic buildings, and traditional crafts.
100 km
100 km
Finish: Guardiagrele City centerGuardiagrele: Charming town with quiet roads and challenging climbs.
Cycling routes from Guardiagrele:
Scenic Route through Lanciano and Torino di Sangro Cycling Route through Ari and Villa Caldari Challenge Yourself on the Hills of Pretoro and Abbateggio Exploring Serramonacesca and Manoppello Scalo The Abruzzese Excursion Enjoy the Tranquility of Sant'Eusanio del Sangro and Nature of Casoli Guardiagrele to Promontorio Dannunziano Guardiagrele - Villa Comunale - Cimarone Loop Guardiagrele to Poggiofiorito Guardiagrele to Torricella Peligna
Cycling routes nearby:
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![Image of Fara San Martino](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/italy/abruzzo/fara-san-martino-4.webp)
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![Image of Casalincontrada](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/italy/abruzzo/casalincontrada-5.webp)
![Image of Lanciano](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/italy/abruzzo/lanciano-3.webp)
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