Gravel bike ring, Monte dell'Ascensione

Descrizione

We start out from the historic centre of Rotella, a charming village at the foot of Monte dell'Ascensione. The first stop is Poggio Canoso, where we visit theMount of the Ascension Ecomuseum, a stop that introduces us to the territory we are going to explore. We resume the route on a nice dirt track that leads us to the provincial road; here we turn right and, at the first fork, keep left to head south. The road begins to descend and we soon take a new dirt track to the left. We face a short but steep ascent, beneath the imposing crags of Monte dell'Ascensione, which from this side shows its wildest and steepest side. We reach Polesio, a village that seems suspended in time, and continue on to the little church of San Giacomo, where we turn left onto a long, unpaved climb. Here the views of the gullies are simply spectacular. After two kilometres of ascent, the road becomes easier, and we begin the descent towards Capradosso, a small hamlet that we reach by a diversion to the left. We continue past the Montemisio sanctuary, a small corner of peace, and finally return to Rotella, our souls filled with beauty.

A few challenging climbs require some training, but with an e-bike suitable for dirt roads, these climbs can be tackled without excessive fatigue, allowing you to enjoy the surrounding landscapes to the full. Be careful on the downhill sections on dirt roads.