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Map 1 tracks ABCHOQMN

Aboca, La Biforca, Pian della Capanna, La Spinella, Germagnano

Total 37 Km.

Duration approx 3.5 - 4.5 hrs.

Beautiful tract which runs for 14 kms in high altitude trough country paths. High density of wild fauna in this zone. Attention must be given to the terrain in case of rain as the roads get muddy even if it is only for two kms.

 

A (6Km) 

along the S.S.Tiberina 3Bis road in the direction of Pieve S.Stefano, after 2 kms from the historic center, a flat road arriving at a roundabout Continuing right in the direction of Rimini, the perfectly asphalted road starts climbing uphill and leading out of Sansepolcro with road signs that indicate the kms in English and after about a hundred Kms in Roman numbers. After 3Kms uphill the road becomes flatter and downhill in tracks for 5 kms, where it is well visible a deviation on the right on a country path with light blue road signs for Acquitrina.

B (1Km)

continuing on the asphalted road that is practically flat, there is the "Aboca Erbe" company and after this the restaurant "Osteria di Aboca".

C (8 Km)

further along starts the uphill ride which brings is to the "Passo of Viamaggio", continuing for many kilometers uphill which brings us to winding Mountain-tarred road always in ascent. On the left we will find the road to Castelnuovo (check map2) and the tarred road continues for approx 15 kms. One needs to be careful while following the next tract. The countryside present it self as two "camel humps", two mountainous "points" that we will pass by on the left of the tarred road. This is the "Passo della Traforata". Immediately after the curve on the right there is a deviation on a country path on the right quite a large wooden gate with a few indications and an orange board. We have to climb here.

H (10 Km)

once through the wooden gate the road starts to climb steeply and the terrain is quite stony and ruinous which after a brief ride brings is to 1000 mt in altitude and after downhill and again uphill through beautiful woods and green fields. The road may sometimes be muddy or in the case of the ascent of Bastione, stony. In any case the surroundings are really stupendous and isolated and it’s easier to meet animals than humans. This route winds through diverse types of terrain until we reach a rustic house called "Pian dell Capanna" at 1.062 mts s.l.m., perfectly restored and furnished for picnics and rest stops. It is possible to have a barbecue and there is also drinking water. Further along the road there is another house called la " Spinella" where the cyclist can chose the descent (check map 1, tract o and p)

O(3 Km)

Straight on after leaving "la Spinella" on the left the road starts climbing again towards the woods for approx 400 mt, after which there is a lovely downhill tract through the woods with good terrain. At the bottom of the descent there is a fork in the road and if we are following this proposal of rout, deviate left to the small village of Germagnano.

Q(1Km)

just 1 km down a steep decline 15% to 20% will bring you to a tarred road that passes through a farmhouse and surrounding outhouses. After a few curves we will reach the tarred road that will load us to Sansepolcro, turning on the right.

M(5 Km)

this route is completely tarred end the decline is not particularly difficult although very fast. Very soon after a bridge situated on a curve of the road there is a drinking fountain only 4 kms from the center of Sansepolcro. From here on there is a slight uphill climb and then all downhill again which takes us to the fork, which if taken on the left will lead to the Sanctuary of Monte Casale. 

N(3 Km)

however if we continue on the road we will arrive in the center of Sansepolcro.