Nove Colli

The Nove Colli is one of Italy's most prestigious granfondos, held annually in May, involving the Romagna coast and hills. The route offers two main options:

Short Route

Distance: 130 km
Elevation Gain: 1,871 m
Itinerary: Cesenatico, Cesena, Forlimpopoli, Bertinoro, Polenta, Fratta, Meldola, Pieve di Rivoschio, S. Romano, Ciola, Mercato Saraceno, Barbotto, Sogliano, Borghi, Savignano, Sala, Cesenatico.

Long Route

Distance: 210 km
Elevation Gain: 3,840 m
Itinerary: Cesenatico, Cesena, Forlimpopoli, Bertinoro, Polenta, Fratta, Meldola, Pieve di Rivoschio, S. Romano, Ciola, Mercato Saraceno, Barbotto, Sogliano, Ponte Uso, M. Tiffi, Perticara, Novafeltria (Sartiano junction), Ponte Baffone, Maiolo, M. Pugliano, S. Leo, Secchiano, Passo delle Siepi, Ponte Uso, Gorolo, Borghi, Savignano, Sala, Cesenatico.

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136 km Cesenatico-Galeata

Percorso Cesenatico-Galeata

The first flat section continues until Galeata, where you ascend to Monte delle Forche. Immediately after crossing the mountain, there's a beautiful descent to S. Zeno.

The road to Predappio is predominantly a gentle descent. Upon reaching the town center, you ascend to Rocca delle Camminate, where a smooth descent leads to Meldola. After passing through the town, you resume the initial flat section back to Cesenatico.

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55km Cesenatico-Roncofreddo

Percorso Cesenatico-Roncofreddo

The first flat section presents no difficulties. Upon reaching Savignano, an easy climb begins, preparing for the more challenging route. As you enter the town of Longiano, there are gentle ups and downs, during which you can admire the panorama that extends to the sea. Upon reaching Roncofreddo, a fairly steep ramp leads to the village. In Santa Paola, there are gentle climbs and a slight descent to rest the legs. After crossing Montiano, a fast descent leads to the straight stretch up to Via Emilia, resuming the initial flat section.

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157 km Granfondo Pantani

The Pantanissima is an annual cycling event held in Cesenatico, Italy, organized by the ASD Amici di Marco Pantani in collaboration with the Marco Pantani Foundation. Its purpose is to honor the memory of the legendary cyclist Marco Pantani and to raise funds for social activities.

Event Details:

Date: Second Sunday of September
Routes:
Short Route: 88 km
Long Route: 157 km
Meeting Point: 7:00 AM at Lungomare Carducci, in front of the Colonia AGIP
Departure: 8:00 AM

The event is named "Pantanissima" to encapsulate the training routes, landscapes, and elevation that defined Marco Pantani's career. It represents the culmination of a journey through the places of an athlete who uniquely connected the sea and the mountains. The route traverses areas rich in history and legend, sacred and profane, including ancient churches and prisons, reflecting the intertwining of work, tourism, and the quest for new paths.