The Juice of Romagna An Ebike Wine Experience from Forlì
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Go on an E-bike tour that takes you through the countryside of the territory of Romagna in order to discover the wonders of taste, nature of these lands and meet the locals. Our expert guides will lead you through historical highlights such as the main square of Forlì, home of the 10th century cathedral and of the local market, the fortresses and castles of the "City of Sun", the thermal village of Castrocaro Terme, among others. Halfway through, we make a stop at the Marta Valpiani Winery. Sitting at the top of a hill, the place has an alluring view to the Calanchi Mounts and the Cozzi Valley: the perfec place to discover the "Juice of Romagna"! Here, a member of the Valpiani family will take you on a visit to their cellar, explain their philosophy and, to conclude, you'll taste their biodynamic wines to be paired with local delights. After the experience, we head back to Forlì using secondary roads and touching small villages and districts, such as Villagrappa and Quattro.
Inclusions
What's included
- Tasting 1 glass of Chianti Classico wine at the Ricasoli winery
- Certified bicycle touring guide for the National MTB Academy with total knowledge of the area
- Emergency mechanical assistance in case of breakdown
- Guided Tour in the Castle of Brolio
- Helmets
- Use of bicycle
- Third party liability insurance (in accordance with the terms of liability policy nb 70346)
What's not
- Water or Food to be consumed during the bike ride
- The lunch in the restaurant is not included in the price
- Private transportation
Itinerary
Our meeting point is in this square, in front of the supermarket COOP where it is possible to have a coffee, refreshments and loo. Here we'll have our pre tour briefing and bike fitting.
This is the heart of the city, home of the City House and an important Abbey. We'll make a fast stop here for pictures and storytelling.
After exiting the historical city centre we'll enter the cyclepath in the left margin of the river Montone, a quiet and tranquil path that will lead us to our next destination.
This city, a fraction of Castrocaro Terme, which translation is "city of sun" is a precious little gem in the heart of the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines. Known as an "ideal fortified town" we'll make some stops to explore its architectural and historical monuments.
To welcome us in the City of Sun is the Castle of the Governor (or Capitain of the Square). Time for a stop for pictures and some curious and historical facts about it.
From castle to another castle. This structure is part of the complex of the maggior fortress of Terra del Sole. We'll pass by it, before returning to the margins of the river.
After having bypassed the urban part of Castrocaro, we start climbing up the hill where this rock seats. We'll have time for pictures of the outside and some storytelling. The view from here is also outstanding, as it faces the Apennines mounts and mountains.
As we climb up in this secondary, panoramic road, vineyards start to make their way in the landscape. These are the first estates of Marta Valpiani and we'll get to pass in between them, before reaching a scentful field of lavender (best moment to see it is middle June).
At the summit of the hill, we'll make a right turn to enter the winery of Marta Valpiani. It is time to drink some water, relax, take a stroll throughout the beautiful estate, meet Elisa's cute little dog, prior to go on a guided visit to the cellar. After it, it will be wine time! You'll get to taste Marta Valpiani's eccellent biodynamic wines that will be paired with home made tradition food, such as piadine, local cheese and cuts.
After the tasting, we return to Forlì, mostly downhill, crossing this village, famous for its food companies like the Torrefazione La Forlivese, keen on processing in Italy of nuts, roasted fruit and snacks. We might make a stop at a bar for a coffee, and WC.
Prior to entering the city of Forlì we cross its district, Quattro, which stands for "four". The district has a total of 385 inhabitants. Here there's a bar where we might stop for coffee or WC.
This is our end point.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- On foot: from downtown Forlì, take Corso Giuseppe Mazzini for 1 km, until the rotary, then turn right and go straight. Cross the next rotary and you'll arrive / By Train: exit the Forlì station, go straight on Viale della Libertà, turn right in Via Silver Sirotti, then follow the arches.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Ciclowine Bike Experiences
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Ravenna
- Its from-price is 57% below the median of the 14 day trips we list in Ravenna.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ravenna
Ravenna is a small Italian city near the Adriatic coast whose early Christian churches are covered in glittering Byzantine mosaics.
Ravenna was the capital of the Western Roman Empire from AD 402, then of the Ostrogothic kingdom and later of Byzantine Italy, and eight of its early Christian buildings are on UNESCO's World Heritage list. The Basilica of San Vitale glows with gold mosaics, the tiny Mausoleum of Galla Placidia has a starry blue vault, and Sant'Apollinare Nuovo shows long processions of saints. Two baptisteries and the stone tomb of the Gothic king Theodoric are close by.
Top-ranked sights in Ravenna: Mausoleum of Galla Placidia (Mausoleo di Galla Placidia), Basilica of San Vitale (Basilica di San Vitale).
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