Bike itinerary: Cesenatico – Barbotto, the famous Nove Colli climb
An interesting route for passionate cyclists, especially those who love races: this itinerary guides you, starting from Cesenatico, to retrace some of the stages of the famous "Nove Colli" race up to the last climb to Monte Barbotto. Are you ready to feel like part of a professional race?
How it works: recommended itinerary for cycle tourists of high difficulty, with a very challenging climb to Barbotto.
Distance covered: 91 km.
Detailed itinerary: in Cesenatico, take the underpass on Viale Trento and turn right towards Cesena, following S.S. 304; once in Cesena, after the overpass, turn right onto Via Marconi and then left onto Via Costa; at the Pertini roundabout, take the tunnel and at the exit continue left until Ponte Vecchio; before the bridge, turn left towards S. Carlo and from there continue towards Borello; at the exit of the town, cross the E45 and continue on SS 71, touching Gualdo and Ponte Giorgi; after the town of Mercato Saraceno, the road begins to climb up to Barbotto; at the top of the climb, turn left towards Sogliano, where you arrive after crossing Rontagnano and Montegelli; from Sogliano, head to Cesenatico passing through Borghi and Savignano.
Main stages
Cesena: the first certain testimonies relating to the city date back to Roman times; in the Middle Ages, the city was often the subject of struggles and raids by Byzantines, Lombards, and neighboring municipalities. The city experienced its best times during the Malatesta lordship in the 15th century. After the brief interlude of Cesare Borgia, the city returned to the hands of the Papal States until the unification of Italy. Among the most important historical buildings to remember are: the Abbey of Monte, which houses many works of art; the Malatesta Fortress, built in Byzantine times; the Malatesta Library, built by the architect Matteo Nuti and consisting of a three-nave hall, where illuminated manuscripts of inestimable value are preserved; the Town Hall; the Palazzo del Ridotto; the Masini Fountain; the Basilica Cathedral, etc.
Mercato Saraceno: a town of ancient origin that owes its name to Saraceno, a scion of the noble Onesti family of Ravenna. Divided into three levels, the historic center of the town features several buildings of considerable interest, such as Palazzo Petrucci, Palazzo Dolcini, and the Church of S. Maria Nuova, which houses works from the Guercino school.
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