Altofonte - Marineo Loop
A gravel cycling route starting from Altofonte
A challenging gravel cycling route with historic highlights
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This Altofonte to Marineo loop is a challenging gravel cycling route that takes you through historic landscapes and offers unique highlights. With a total ascent of 1411m and a distance of 53km, this route is recommended for experienced off-road cyclists. The route highlights include Belmonte Mezzagno, a picturesque village known for its traditional Sicilian architecture, and Monte Santa Caterina, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. La Rocca and Marineo are both historic towns with rich culture and architecture, perfect for exploring during a break. Cozzo di Castro is the final highlight, providing unbeatable views of the Sicilian countryside.
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53 km
1411 m
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Start: Altofonte Village centerAltofonte: Exploring Altofonte by bike: Challenging climbs and scenic countryside routes
Altofonte is a town situated in Sicily, Italy. From a cyclist's perspective, Altofonte offers a mix of challenging climbs and scenic countryside routes. The roads in the area are mostly paved, providing good cycling conditions. One of the famous cycling spots near Altofonte is the climb to the Bosco della Giumenta, which offers beautiful views of the surrounding nature reserve. Another popular route for cyclists is the loop around Lake Piana di Palermo. Overall, Altofonte is a suitable locality for road cyclists and nature enthusiasts, with its combination of challenging climbs and peaceful countryside.13 km
13 km
Belmonte MezzagnoTownBelmonte Mezzagno is a traditional Sicilian village with charming architecture, perfect for exploring during the ride.
13 km
13 km
Monte Santa Caterina690 mPeakMonte Santa Caterina offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making it a great spot to take a break and enjoy the scenery.
32 km
32 km
La Rocca667 mPeakLa Rocca is a historic town with rich culture and architectural gems, definitely worth visiting during the ride.
32 km
32 km
MarineoVillageMarineo is a charming town with historic buildings and narrow streets, perfect for an interesting break during the cycling trip.
51 km
51 km
Cozzo di Castro553 mPeakCozzo di Castro provides unbeatable, breathtaking views of the Sicilian countryside that are definitely worth the challenging climb.
53 km
53 km
Finish: Altofonte Village centerAltofonte: Exploring Altofonte by bike: Challenging climbs and scenic countryside routes
Cycling routes from Altofonte:
Maglio Valley and Tesoro Mountain Loop Albanesi and Pietralunga Endurance Ride Gela Corleone Circuit Exploring Monte Jato and Montelepre Mezzagno to Belmonte Mezzagno Loop Altofonte - Cozzo Paparina Loop Altofonte - Belmonte Mezzagno Loop Altofonte - Marineo Loop Altofonte - Bolognetta Loop Altofonte - Cozzo Scarpa Loop Cycling through Sicilian Mountains and Villages
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