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How to reach Urbino: reach to How
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2. Type of road: road: of Type
Level of difficulty: difficulty: of Level
m. 822 822 m.
Total ascent/descent: Total
3:30 h / 4 h 4 / h 3:30
Estimated time: Estimated
km. 74,7 74,7 km.
Total length: Total
Racing or Mountain bike Mountain or Racing
Recommended bicycles: bicycles: Recommended
420 (start), 550 (max) 550 (start), 420
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tourist information
Urbino W 420 R 35 Cascata del Sasso W 359 R 63 Standing on two hills, Urbino is the ancient capital of the Montefeltro In the area of the industrial estate of Sant'Angelo in Vado, the dukedom. The city is one of the most important art centres in the Metaurus River falls naturally to form the Cascata del Sasso, one of the world and has been recognised by UNESCO as being a world heritage ten largest natural falls in Italy, 60 metres wide and dropping a site. Its ancient origins date back to the III Century B.C. when Urvinum distance of 15 metres. The rather abrupt change in level that produces Mataurense received the title of Roman municipality. During its this spectacular scenario is the result of heterogeneous rock century-long history, Urbino enjoyed a period of maximum splendour formations along the course of the river. Along this stretch, in during the Renaissance period under the “enlightened” rule of Duca particular, the Metaurus crosses, in this order, the Schlier, Biscario and Federico da Montefeltro, of which palazzo Ducale (ducal palace) is the Scaglia Cinerea formations. A convenient parking area with services for symbolic monument. Palazzo Ducale currently houses works of art campers is located opposite the waterfall. including the “Flagellation” and the “Madonna di Senigallia” by Piero della Francesca and “The Portrait of a Lady” by Raphael (Raffaello Piandimeleto W 319 R 56 Sanzio). Places to visit: The Oratory of San Giovanni to admire the The town is situated on the upland plain of the Upper Foglia Valley frescoes by the Salimbeni brothers, the birthplace of Raphael, the (Alta Valle del Foglia). Immersed in lush greenery, it is a haven for monastery of Santa Chiara and the “Duomo”. A visit to the Albornoz nature loving tourists and day-trippers. A characteristic feature of fortress (Fortezza Albornoz) is highly recommended, and from where Piandimeleto is the “Castello dei Conti Oliva” located in the medieval there is a beautiful panorama over the city and valleys beneath. Urbino heart of the old centre and dating back to the XV Century. Another is quite a lively place, thanks also to the presence of numerous place worth visiting is the parish church of San Biagio where there are students attending the city's prestigious and ancient University. two gothic tombstones and a fresco dated 1576. The mushroom Information: I.A.T. - Tourist Office, tel. 0722 2613. festival and fair is held every year in San Sisto. Information: Town Hall, tel. 0722 721121; Town museums, tel. 0722 721528. Sant'Angelo in Vado W 355 R 63 A town in the Upper Metaurus Valley built on the ruins of the ancient Roman Tiphernum Mataurense. Sant'Angelo in Vado is the birthplace of altitudes the brothers Taddeo and Federico Zuccari, famous painters who were active in XVI Century Rome. The town's numerous monuments include: the fourteenth century Palazzo della Ragione overlooked by the Torre Civica from the same period, Palazzo Grifoni, the Cathedral dedicated Urbino Urbino Urbania to San Michele Arcangelo (St. Michael the Archangel), the town's Casinina patron saint, and the church of San Francesco. The area is also truffle country and each year hosts the important “Marche White Truffle Piandimeleto National Show”. Information: Tourist Office, tel. 0722 88455. Sant’Angelo in Vado
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W = altitude above sea level in meters 0 R = distance from Pesaro in kilometres 0 10,0 20,0 30,0 40,0 50,0 60,0 70,0 74,7 km. 2° cycle tour
Tour, starting point Other tours Dual carriageway, exit Main roads Secondary roads Places of natural interest Uphill stretch Scale 1:110000
Start: The start point is piazzale Mercatale in Urbino (car and bus park). The piazzale is located under Palazzo Ducale and has a telephone, bar and fountain. The car park gets rather full during winter months. km. 0 Zero the milometer under the arch in via Mazzini [W 420]. At the stop sign, turn right towards Arezzo. Continue along the main road (S.S. 73 bis) following the signs for Urbania. km. 12,2 Start the descent towards Urbania. Take care on the bends! km. 14,9 Urbania is at the bottom of the hill [W 280]. 500 m. further on, continue to the right towards S.Angelo in Vado and at the next roundabout keep on the road to S.Angelo in Vado. km. 16,3 At the crossroads, go straight-on in the direction of S.Angelo in Vado. Follow the signs for S.Angelo in Vado for a few kilometres. km. 23,5 At the set of traffic lights, go straight-on. On the left the industrial zone and the Cascata del Sasso. km. 24,3 Sant’Angelo in Vado [W 355]. After 200 m, turn right at the junction towards Piandimeleto. The road starts to climb. km. 28,6 At the junction, continue straight-on towards Piandimeleto [W 550]. After approximately 2 km of more or less level road, continue downhill towards Piandimeleto. km. 34,4 Piandimeleto is at the bottom of the hill [W 319], 100 m further on follow the signs for Mercatale (from hereon, the route continues straight along the Valle del Foglia to Km 60). km. 34,7 At the stop sign, follow the directions to Mercatale. 500 m. further on, follow the signs for Lunano. km. 36,5 Lunano [W 297], 200 m. further on, follow the signs for Mercatale. km. 36,9 At the junction, follow the signs for Lunano. After 500 m, continue following the signs for Lunano. km. 37,7 Follow the signs for Pesaro. For the next few km, continue towards Pesaro - Urbino. km. 44,7 Mercatale. At the next junction, and for the next few km, follow the signs for Pesaro. km. 54,3 Follow the signs for Casinina. Continue towards Casinina for the next few km. km. 55,9 Start of Casinina [W 135]. Follow the signs for Pesaro for the next few km. km. 57,9 Start of a fast stretch of main road. Follow the signs for Pesaro. km. 60,3 At the junction, follow the signs for Urbino. Continue following the signs for Urbino for the next few km. After 1.3 Km, the road starts to climb towards Urbino. km. 63,6 Villa Schieti. Follow the signs for Urbino for the next few km. km. 68,8 Gadana [W 378]. km. 70,9 Start of Urbino. km. 72 Follow the signs for Pesaro, Fano, Roma.. Follow this same direction at the next roundabout. km. 73,5 At the roundabout, follow the signs for Arezzo. km. 74.7 Arrival in Piazza Mercatale.
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