Gravel bike ring, Rotella - Force

Descrizione

We leave the village of Rotella and tackle the first kilometre and a half of a demanding climb that takes us up Contrada Colle, a long dirt road that winds gently over a ridge of hills offering splendid views of the Sibillini Mountains and Valdaso. As we pedal into the beauty, the outline of the village of Force, our destination, stands out in front of us. Before that, however (at about km 8 from the start), we recommend a short diversions to the left to reach the fascinating ruins of the church of San Taddeo, a place lost in time watched from afar by Monte Vettore.

We finally reach Force (km 13), where a stop is a must to visit the ancient village (don't miss the Ramai museum) and to recharge your batteries. We resume cycling on an asphalted section that follows the level lines, which allows us to enjoy a smooth ride to the small village of Quinzano, where we can admire a superb panorama of the Sibillini mountains.

A fine stretch of dirt road brings us back to the provincial road, which we follow for about one kilometre northwards. At the fork for Montemoro we turn right and begin the return journey through cultivated fields and vineyards, an ideal route to fully appreciate the rural landscape (with the possibility of wine tasting).

Continuing on, we arrive in the compact and ancient village of Poggio Canoso, another small jewel hidden among the hills that offers fascinating views and the sensation of being in a place out of time.The village is also home to the Ecomuseum of Monte dell'Ascensione.From here, the route takes us back to Rotella, closing a ring that combines nature, history and tranquillity, perfect for gravel lovers.