Bike Tours: explore the Conero

A 75-km journey exploring the area south-west of Conero: the route takes you through Castelfidardo, the town of the accordion; Filottrano, the birthplace of the great Scarponi; Montefano; Recanati; and Loreto.

A 120 km road bike route from Marcelli to the Abbadia di Fiastra Nature Reserve, passing through Recanati. After Fiastra, continue north through Macerata and Montefano before ending the loop by returning to Marcelli.

At the Musone bridge between Marcelli and Porto Recanati, take the road that runs along the left bank as far as the SP 23 bridge, then take the small road on the right towards Selva di Castelfidardo. Continue westwards towards Osimo on the SP 5, then head down to Campocavallo and back up towards Recanati; from here, take the SS 77 towards the Sanctuary of Loreto, before heading back down towards the coast at Scossicci and following the seafront promenade back to your starting point.

From the square in front of Ancona Cathedral, take Via del Faro to Parco del Cardeto. Exit onto Via Panoramica to reach the Passetto, following Viale della Vittoria to the seafront promenade on Via XXIX Settembre; head towards the railway station and take the cycle path to the little church of Posatora. Continue along the cycle paths through Parco del Fornetto and head south to the valley floor at Aspio and Osimo Stazione. From here, turn north and cycle back up to Ancona via S. Germano di Camerano, Varano and Montacuto.

A 115 km road cycle ride: the route starts from Marcelli di Numana and heads towards Cingoli, one of Italy’s most beautiful villages. From its large terrace on the castle ramparts, you can enjoy views across much of the Marche region, framed naturally on the horizon by the Adriatic Sea and Monte Conero. A truly unique sight!

A 90-kilometre loop taking in the whole of the “Riviera del Conero and Colli dell’Infinito” area. From the coast to the hinterland, through medieval villages, hills, vineyards and olive groves. True treasures unknown to most, the hidden wonders of a reserved yet very welcoming land.