Starting From
1350 €
Sku:
isy0067
Availability on Request
Group
Itinerant
Bike
8 days
Duration: 15 Hours - 244 Km
Easy
Operated by BikeLife
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What You’ll See on Your Trip
Trip Itinerary
More information regarding the time and meeting point for the first/last day will be provided after the booking.
Morning arrival. Cable car ascent up Gran Sasso and high-altitude trekking across "Little Tibet" toward the Duca degli Abruzzi Refuge or the summit of Corno Grande. Overnight stay at high altitude in Campo Imperatore to enjoy the sunset and starry sky.
Mode & Terrain: Cable Car + Hiking on Foot | High-altitude mountain trail | Difficulty: Moderate
Distance & Elevation Gain: On foot: ~9 km (round trip) | Elevation gain: +900 m / -900 m
Logistics & Transport: Gran Sasso Cable Car ascent from Assergi (Fonte Cerreto) to Campo Imperatore (bikes kept safely in storage at the valley station or brought to the top).
Gourmet Stop (NOT INCLUDED / EXTRA): High-altitude refuge snack featuring traditional wood-fired Abruzzo arrosticini skewers, Farindola Pecorino cheese, and a glass of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.
Km Stage: 9
Height difference: 886 m
An immense downhill ride across Campo Imperatore plateau, passing beneath the majestic fortress of Rocca Calascio and the fortified village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio, down to the Tirino Valley and Popoli.
Mode & Terrain: Cycling (High-altitude cycle touring & long descent) | Asphalt and low-traffic secondary roads | Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Distance & Elevation Gain: By bike: ~48 km | Elevation gain: +250 m / -1,800 m
Logistics & Transport: None (full cycling day).
Gourmet Stop (NOT INCLUDED / EXTRA): Reenergizing lunch in Santo Stefano di Sessanio with Slow Food Santo Stefano lentil soup, Baronia cured meats, and crusty bread.
Km Stage: 48
Height difference: 250 m
Morning dedicated to a hike in the San Venanzio Gorges Nature Reserve. In the afternoon, cycle to the train station for a short rail transfer to Sulmona, the capital of sugared almonds.
Mode & Terrain: Hiking on foot + Cycling + Train | Rocky nature path and local roads | Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Distance & Elevation Gain: By bike: ~32 km (+150 m / -1,050 m) | Hiking: ~12 km (+450 m / -450 m)
Logistics & Transport: Trenitalia Regional Train (Pescara-Rome line) from Popoli-Vittorito to Sulmona (~15 min) to bypass highway traffic.
Gourmet Stop (INCLUDED): Tasting stop in Sulmona historic center featuring artisanal sugared almonds (confetti), marzipan, and a glass of chilled Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo wine.
Km Stage: 32
Height difference: 150 m
Bypass Majella's mountain barrier aboard the historic Parks Railway train. From Palena high-altitude station, enjoy a dramatic cycle descent down the Sangro Valley and Teatine hills into Lanciano.
Mode & Terrain: Historic / Regional Train + Cycling (Scenic descent) | Hillside paved roads | Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Distance & Elevation Gain: By bike: ~55 km (+350 m / -1,300 m) | Train sector: Sulmona – Palena
Logistics & Transport: Parks Railway ("Italy's Trans-Siberian") from Sulmona to Palena Station (overcoming 1,000 m of elevation gain by train).
Gourmet Stop (NOT INCLUDED / EXTRA): Tasting break in Lanciano featuring Castel Frentano Bocconotti pastries, pallotte cacio e ova, and Trebbiano d'Abruzzo wine.
Km Stage: 35
Height difference: 350 m
Short train transfer to bypass industrial zones, followed by cycling along the Via Verde coastal bike path and a nature walk through Punta Aderci Reserve's sea cliffs.
Mode & Terrain: Train + Cycling + Coastal Hiking | Protected bike path and coastal trail | Difficulty: Easy
Distance & Elevation Gain: By bike: ~48 km (+180 m / -450 m) | Hiking: ~10 km (+80 m)
Logistics & Transport: Morning Regional Train from Lanciano to Casalbordino/Porto di Vasto (~30 min).
Gourmet Stop (INCLUDED): Sunset aperitif and dinner on an ancient wooden Trabocco platform suspended over the sea, featuring Vastese seafood stew, fried Adriatic fish, and Passerina wine.
Km Stage: 48
Height difference: 180 m
Ride north along the Trabocchi Coast on a car-free protected bike path. Dedicate half a day to a coastal hike in the Torino di Sangro Holm Oak Nature Reserve or Punta dell'Acquabella before arriving in Ortona.
Mode & Terrain: Cycling (Via Verde) + Coastal Hiking | Former railway bike path and nature trails | Difficulty: Easy
Distance & Elevation Gain: By bike: ~42 km (Flat, +120 m) | Hiking: ~5 km
Logistics & Transport: None (entirely along protected car-free cycle path).
Gourmet Stop (NOT INCLUDED / EXTRA): Seafront tasting featuring Ortona Nevole with cooked grape must, traditional pizzelle waffles, and Pecorino d'Abruzzo wine.
Km Stage: 42
Height difference: 120 m
Final flat cycle ride along the Adriatic Green Corridor bike path. Pass through Francavilla al Mare and make a grand entrance into Pescara crossing the scenic Sea Bridge (Ponte del Mare).
Mode & Terrain: Cycling (Adriatic Cycleway) | Flat bike path | Difficulty: Easy
Distance & Elevation Gain: By bike: ~30 km | Elevation gain: Flat (+50 m)
Logistics & Transport: None. Arrival at Pescara Centrale station, main hub for rail connections with bike carriage.
Gourmet Stop (NOT INCLUDED / EXTRA): Farewell toast in Pescara featuring lamb arrosticini, fried pizzondelle, and herbal Abruzzo liqueur.
Km Stage: 30
Height difference: 50 m
Breakfast at hotel, check-out, and end of services.
Travel Tour Overview
MoMa MontagnaMare Abruzzo: Intermodal Abruzzo Gran Tour
An extraordinary 7-stage adventure combining the ascent to the highest peaks of the Apennines with the coastal magic of the Trabocchi Coast. From the sublime expanses of Campo Imperatore and the fortified villages of the Abruzzo Murgia, the itinerary descends through river valleys, nature reserves, and limestone gorges down to the beaches and cliffs of the Adriatic Sea.
The intermodal formula (Bike + Hiking on Foot + Train) is the true game-changer: utilizing the Gran Sasso Cable Car alongside regional and historic railways (such as the famous Parks Railway) allows you to bypass steep mountain climbs and busy highways, keeping the ride enjoyable, safe, and scenic. Suitable for E-Bike, Gravel Bike, MTB, and Hiking.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Gran Sasso High Plains & Peaks: Cable car ascent and guided trekking across "Little Tibet" with an overnight stay at high altitude in Campo Imperatore.
- Fortified Medieval Villages: Scenic cycle descent past the iconic fortress of Rocca Calascio and the medieval stone village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio.
- Bike + Train Intermodality: Strategic rail transfers along the Pescara-Rome line and the legendary Parks Railway ("Italy's Trans-Siberian") to skip tough mountain climbs.
- Pristine Nature: Hikes through San Venanzio Gorges, Punta Aderci Nature Reserve, and the Torino di Sangro Holm Oak Forest.
- The Trabocchi Coast: Cycling along the Via Verde coastal bike path, crowned by a sunset aperitif and dinner suspended over the sea on an ancient Trabocco platform.
- Regional Gastronomy: Wood-fired arrosticini skewers, Sulmona sugared almonds, Santo Stefano lentils, Vastese seafood stew, and premier Abruzzo wines.
- Full Support & Assistance: Guided group tour with Guide, assistant, and support van, or self-guided freedom with GPX tracks, luggage transfer, and train logistics planning included.
EXCLUSIVE NEW FEATURE – EXPERIENCE THE EXOSKELETON (NOT INCLUDED):
We want to make active travel accessible to everyone. During booking, you can choose to add the rental of our innovative wearable exoskeleton: cutting-edge technology designed to empower, support, and protect your physical strength, allowing you to ride longer stages and hike with far less fatigue. Technical equipment and exoskeleton rentals are not included in the base tour price and can be selected at checkout.
What’s Included in Your Trip
- 7 dinners (without drinks)
- Phone assistance
- Trabocco dinner
- Breakfast
- Tasting
- Travel document
- Tour Operator Guarantees
- Guide
- Minivan transport
- Overnight stay in a Double Room
- Train planning
- Stay in a 3-star establishment or similar
- Please read the Terms and conditions before making your booking
Must-Know Details
By Car: A24 L'Aquila Ovest exit
By Train: L'Aquila railway station
By Plane: Abruzzo Airport, Pescara or Rome Airport
Open to travelers of all ages. You can travel independently or in a group, with full support from the agency. On a group vacation, you may meet international participants with different habits from your own. On a cycling tour, you might ride alongside people with e-bikes or traditional bikes: respect everyone’s space and enjoy the experience. The tour is organized by local guides and operators, carefully selected to offer you a safe and unforgettable experience.
Remember to bring a valid passport or ID card, with an expiration date at least 6 months after the departure date. The itinerary may be subject to changes before and/or during the trip. On group tours and in certain villages, it may be necessary to stay in small, distributed accommodations due to the lack of large structures. Please inform us of any food intolerances at the time of booking: we will do our best to accommodate them, but cannot guarantee it. Local tourist taxes are to be paid on site.
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