Up and down the Aso Valley

PO12 Cycling while breathing in history amidst panoramas that fade into the horizon: a journey to be experienced in the saddle.

Mean
  • Bike
    Bike
Kind of territory
  • Hills
    Hills
Itinerary duration
  • 1 day
    1 day
Tipo di Bicicletta
  • Gravel Bike
    Gravel Bike
Difficulty
  • Regular
    Regular

Descrizione

We start out from Comunanza, the only Valdaso village to rise on the valley floor, an ideal starting point for exploring this land. We pedal along minor roads, immersing ourselves in the green hills, and reach Force, an ancient village that seems suspended in time, with its stone houses and narrow streets winding among picturesque views.

After a brief stop, we continue downhill towards the valley floor, from where we begin the ascent on the opposite side. Here, Montefalcone Appennino awaits us, another charming village perched on a rocky spur, where the medieval castle, guardian of centuries of history, stands out. We cannot fail to visit the local museum, which preserves precious archaeological artefacts and works of art that bear witness to the local culture and traditions.

We conclude our journey by descending along a minor road, which in the last stretch turns into a dirt road. We reach Comunanza once again, gratified by the views and beauty of these places.

The route has little dirt road but two rather long climbs, which require some training. However, with an e-bike they are easily tackled, allowing us to fully enjoy the landscape and the villages.

Characteristics of the route

Lenght: 31 Km

Difficulty

1◇ Easy

 Hard ◇5

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Points of interest along this route

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Montefalcone Appennino

A village built scenically on a sandstone cliff and with splendid views over the valley. The v...

valdaso
Comunanza

The only historic town in Valdaso built on the valley floor. The town is an important referenc...

valdaso
Force

A village perched on a side ridge. Force has a beautiful historic centre and is known for bein...