Calabria Parks Ciclovia

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Region
Calabria
Duration
14 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D4 - Epic

Overview

This is a stunning ride that follows a set cycle route from south to north of Calabria. We enjoy tranquil roads and high passes riding through remote areas crossing four National Parks. Expect great views and wonderful countryside. We end our ride at Salerno where we visit the famous ancient roman city of Herculaneum.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arival at Messina

Arival at Messina

Day 2: Messina to Villa San Giovanni, then to Gambarie

34 km 1400 m

D1

Messina to Villa San Giovanni, then to Gambarie

Day 3: Ride through Parco d'Aspromonte to Serre San Bruno

111 km 2200 m

D3

Ride through Parco d'Aspromonte to Serre San Bruno

Day 3: Taxi for the first 30kms to the highpoint of the ride. 1500m. Then we ride over the plateau and descend to Serre San Bruno

75 km 1400 m

D2

Taxi for the first 30kms to the highpoint of the ride. 1500m. Then we ride over the plateau and descend to Serre San Bruno

Day 4: Serre di San Bruno to Pasqualazzo

84 km 1900 m

D2

Serre di San Bruno to Pasqualazzo

Day 5: Pasqualazzo to Caprara

75 km 2200 m

D2

Pasqualazzo to Caprara

Day 6: Rest day at Caprara

Rest day at Caprara

Day 7: Caprara to Lorica

53 km 1050 m

D1

Caprara to Lorica

Day 8: Lorica to Acri

65 km 850 m

D2

Lorica to Acri

Day 9: Acri to Altomonte

55 km 1000 m

D1

Acri to Altomonte

Day 10: Altomonte to Morano Calabro

45 km 1000 m

D1

Altomonte to Morano Calabro

Day 11: Morano Calabro to Scalea

70 km 1300 m

D2

Morano Calabro to Scalea

Day 12: Scalea to Salerno

Scalea to Salerno

Day 13: Vist Herculaneum

Vist Herculaneum

Day 14: Return to Messina

Return to Messina

Day 15: Messina to home

Messina to home

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Calabria

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