Arrive in Fabriano, about an hour’s drive from Ancona and the region's international airport. Check in at a charming B&B in the heart of the historic center, with free overnight parking available just outside the area.

Meet a representative from Basecamp523 for a welcome aperitivo featuring local products, followed by your bike fitting and a trip briefing.

Accomodations in Fabriano: La Portella
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast at your B&B, begin your journey by crossing mountainous landscapes with views of the Apennine. You'll visit Fabriano, famous for its papermaking tradition, and Sassoferrato, one of Italy's most beautiful villages. Don't miss the Valadier Temple, a hidden gem in the Gola della Rossa and Frasassi park.

Optional add-on: Participate in a workshop with a master papermaker in Fabriano and create your own sheet of paper!

Daily distance: 20 mi / 33 km
Elevation gain: 1640 ft / 500 m
Accomodations: : Hotel Le Grotte
Meals: Breakfast

Ride along the roads of the Gola della Rossa and Frasassi park, which hides the immense underground temple of the Frasassi caves. Admire vineyards and be amazed by the villages of Genga, Serra San Quirico and Montecarotto. End the day in a typical farmhouse.

Optional add-on: Put on the beekeeper's shoes and learn how to extract royal jelly.

Daily distance: 20 mi / 33 km
Elevation gain: 2624 ft / 800 m
Accomodations: Le Piagge del Sole
Meals: Breakfast

Discover the local vineyard “Lacrima di Morro D'Alba” and visit the village from which it takes its name. End the day in the village of San Marcello, breath in and take some time to relax and admire the colors of the Adriatic Sea.

Optional add-on: Extra virgin olive oil tasting masterclass.

Daily distance: 24 mi / 40 km
Elevation gain: 2296 ft / 700 m
Accomodations: Tenuta San Marcello
Meals: Breakfast

Explore the charming village of Polverigi, cross the Esino River, and be captivated by the beauty of Offagna, a village perched on a tuff rock just a few kilometers from the sea.

As you ride, you'll pass through fields of sunflowers and the endless landscapes that once inspired Leopardi’s poetry.

Daily distance: 24 mi / 40 km
Elevation gain: 2624 ft / 800 m
Accomodations: Soresina or B&B Madonna Carradori Country
Meals: Breakfast

Your journey continues through the Monte Conero Natural Park, a majestic promontory overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Discover the caves of Camerano, then head to Sirolo, the "pearl of the Adriatic," where you can relax in the piazza and take in the stunning views.

Stop in Porto Recanati before continuing to Loreto, renowned for its sanctuary and historic charm. End your day unwinding on the golden beaches of the Riviera.

Daily distance: 31 mi / 50 km
Elevation gain: 1968 ft / 600 m
Accomodations: Villa Ghirdardelli
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast at your accommodations, check out for your departure. Ancona international airport and central train station is just 30 minutes from Sirolo. Or consider adding a few days to enjoy the inviting Adriatic sea.

Meals: Breakfast