Stretching between the Po River and the Apennine Mountains, Emilia-Romagna is one of Italy’s most celebrated culinary regions, producing world-renowned Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, authentic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, and Prosciutto di Parma, along with traditional stuffed pasta and acclaimed DOCG Lambrusco wines. Alongside its culinary fame, the region is full of art, history, and architecture. You'll explore medieval castles, Renaissance palaces, and charming heritage villages that flourished during the Ducal period. The route also highlights the historic Via Emilia, the Roman road built in 187 B.C. that gave rise to thriving cities such as Bologna, Modena, and Parma, each home to UNESCO-World Heritage sites. This easy cycling tour in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna offers the perfect blend of Italian cycling, food and wine experiences, and cultural discovery, making it ideal for travelers who want to taste, see, and experience the very best of Emilia-Romagna. An easy to moderate guided or self-guided tour with a terrain that varies from flat to hilly with some gentle climbs and descents. The average length of the daily rides vary from 44-62 km. You will cycle on paved backroads and bike paths with little traffic, although there are stretches where you'll share the roads with cars. The roads are 90% asphalted and 10% unpaved surfaces and trails. The tour is run by Cycle Europe.
Arrival in Parma
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Loop ride to Torrechiara Castle
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Parma - Reggio Emilia
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Reggio Emilia - Maranello - Castelvetro di Modena
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Loop ride to Modena
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Castelvetro di Modena - Bologna
Departure from Bologna
Arrival in Bologna
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Bologna - Modena
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Modena to Castelvetro loop ride
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Cycle the Reggio Emilia countryside
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Reggio Emilia loop ride on the hills
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Reggio Emilia - Parma
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Torrechiara Castle loop ride
Departure from Parma
Hotel
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