MOTOMANGIANDO

organized by

THE WINDSCREEN Motoclub

DATE/TIME: Saturday, May 25th, 9:00 a.m.

N. PARTICIPANTS: 30

PATH:

Pescara - Popoli turning points - San Benedetto in Perillis - Prezza - Bominaco - Corvara - Pescara

KM/DURATION: 8 HOURS

MAP:

https://mappite.org/7vA - morning

https://mappite.org/7vC - afternoon

https://mappite.org/7vD - return

DESCRIPTION

Starting from the RiderDays Motovillage, the journey begins along roads that follow the coast, offering spectacular views of the azure Adriatic Sea. As we move away from the coast, we'll begin to immerse ourselves in the hills and mountains of the Abruzzo hinterland, passing through the famous "Svolte di Popoli," site of a historic Italian hillclimb race.

We'll then head to San Benedetto in Perillis, a picturesque Abruzzo village nestled in a scenic location and home to a charming Benedictine monastery. Next, we'll head to Prezza, where we'll enjoy a tasting of local specialties at Frantoio della Valle.

Continuing on to Bominaco, a lesson on saffron is planned, led by Lady Chef Letizia Cucchiella.

Finally, you'll reach Corvara, located in the heart of the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, before descending back to Pescara. Overall, this route offers a perfect combination of two-wheeled adventure, culture, and nature that will surely leave a lasting impression on passionate motorcyclists.

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The group is scheduled to depart from the Motovillage RiderDays at 9:00 am and return at 5:00 pm.

IN SEARCH OF MAJA

organized by

DUCATI MOTORCYCLE CLUB ABRUZZO

DATE/TIME: Saturday, May 25th, 9:00 a.m.

N. PARTICIPANTS: 30

PATH:

Pescara-Pennapiedimonte- Balzolo Panoramic Viewpoint- Pomilio Refuge-Majelletta-Manoppello-Pescara

KM/DURATION: 138 km (3 HOURS)

MAP:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/NNAwsy2iUhAYvbc49

DESCRIPTION:

The route from Pescara to the Majelletta is as evocative as the mythology of the Abruzzo mountains, whose name derives from Maia, the ancient Greek goddess of fertility and spring awakening. The first stretch towards Pennapiedimonte is characterized by scenic roads that wind through green hills and valleys, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Along the way, you'll encounter small medieval villages and picturesque towns that invite you to stop to explore and sample local specialties.

Once you reach Pennapiedimonte, you'll come across the Il Balzolo panoramic viewpoint, which offers spectacular views of the Sagittario Valley and the Majella National Park. The winding roads leading to the viewpoint are a true delight for those who love curves and panoramic views.

Continuing along the road, you reach the Pomilio Refuge, an ideal place for a refreshing break immersed in the pristine nature of the Majella.

Finally, the route descends towards Manoppello, famous for its basilica housing the Sacred Face of Jesus, one of the most venerated relics in Christianity. Here, motorcycle tourists can immerse themselves in history and spirituality before returning to the fun and excitement of the Motovillage.

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The group is scheduled to depart from the Motovillage RiderDays at 9:00 am and return at 1:00 pm.

THE TRABOCCHI COAST

organized by

IMF ABRUZZO

An FMI membership card is required to participate in the tour. Those interested in membership can do so on site.



DATE/TIME: Saturday, May 25th, 9:00 a.m.

N. PARTICIPANTS: 30

ROUTE: Pescara-Ortona - San Vito - San Giovanni in Venere-Castel Frentano-Guardiagrele- Fara Filiorum Petri- Francavilla al Mare- Pescara

KM/DURATION: 114 km- 2h and 24 (3 hours)

DESCRIPTION

Blue is the color of this route that runs from Pescara along the Adriatic Sea, offering breathtaking views of a spectacular sea. From Ortona, with its charming historic center and the Aragonese castle dominating the coast, the route heads towards San Vito via the Trabocchi coast, the stretch of coastline famous for its large fishing machines, which allowed large nets to be cast into the water for harvest.

We continue to the historic Abbey of San Giovanni in Venere, a monastic complex steeped in history, myths, and legends, nestled in an isolated position atop a hill known as the promontory of Venus. We then continue to Castel Frentano, crossing the picturesque hills of the Abruzzo hinterland, with breathtaking views and winding roads perfect for motorcycle enthusiasts.

Guardiagrele is another hidden gem along the route, with its ancient medieval walls and historic churches offering a pleasant break to explore and relax, while Fara Filiorum Petri, with its charming historic center and cobbled streets, offers further opportunities for exploration and discovery.

We descend again through the famous seaside town of Francavilla al Mare, to then immerse ourselves in the frenzy and celebration of the Motovillage.

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The group is scheduled to depart from the Motovillage RiderDays at 9:00 am and return at 1:00 pm.

MINES TOUR

organized by

IMF ABRUZZO

An FMI membership card is required to participate in the tour. Those interested in membership can do so on site.



DATE/TIME: Saturday, May 25th, 2:00 PM

N. PARTICIPANTS: 30

ROUTE: Pescara- Francavilla-Alento Valley Bottom. Ripa-Fara FP-Pretoro-Lanciano Pass-Roccamorice- Abbateggio- Lettomanoppello- Scafa-Brecciarola-Pescara

KM/DURATION: 112 km - 2h 24 (3 hours with a stop)

DESCRIPTION

The route crosses an area rich in stories of miners and mines, today remembered by numerous abandoned mining sites that tell the story of the activity linked to bitumen mining.

Crossing a coastal stretch that goes from Pescara to Francavilla, you continue towards the Alento Valley and then reach Ripa e Fara Filiorum Petri, a charming municipality in the province of Chieti that retains its typical medieval charm.

Pretoro welcomes us with its mountain landscapes and winding roads that lead to Passo Lanciano, where we immerse ourselves in the natural beauty of the Majella National Park, a place of extraordinary wild beauty and rich geological history. Roccamorice, located within the park, offers the opportunity to explore ancient bitumen mines, vestiges of an industrial past now harmoniously integrated into the surrounding nature.

Continuing towards Abbateggio and Lettomanoppello, you pass through enchanting landscapes and still encounter bitumen mines, places that have characterized the Majella mining basin for over a hundred years.

We then return to Pescara, immersed in an extraordinary adventure, imagining them, the miners, torch in hand, coming back down the mountain after hours and hours of toil, faces whose history is still alive in the local consciousness.

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The group is scheduled to depart from the Motovillage RiderDays at 9:00 am and return at 1:00 pm.

HIS MAJESTY EMPEROR CAMPO

organized by

BMW MOTORRAD CLUB ABRZZO

DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 26, 9:00 a.m.

N. PARTICIPANTS: 30

ROUTE: Pescara-Elice-Penne-Farindola-Rigopiano-Val di Sole-Mucciante coffee stop-Campo Imperatore

KM/DURATION: 3 hours

DESCRIPTION

An international motorcycle tourism destination, His Majesty Campo Imperatore is a corner of pristine nature in the heart of the Gran Sasso National Park.

We set out from Pescara, a coastal city renowned for its Mediterranean charm and sea breezes, and immediately venture inland, enjoying the tranquility of the Abruzzo countryside. We cross the Elice hills to reach Penne, a town with ancient medieval walls and cobbled streets.

The journey continues towards Farindola, where the view begins to open up onto spectacular mountain panoramas. Here begins the climb to Rigopiano, a small mountain village nestled between the imposing peaks of the Apennines. The road winds through forests and slopes, offering exciting curves and breathtaking views.

Arriving in Rigopiano, the culmination of the journey approaches: Campo Imperatore. The vastness of this plain, surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Gran Sasso, is breathtaking. The road through Campo Imperatore is a true spectacle for any motorcyclist, with its endless expanses of grass and the open sky that seems to touch the peaks of the surrounding mountains.

Continuing our journey, we will stop at Caffè Mucciante, a famous historic restaurant born from the “Way Station Café,” a fictional structure created for the 1977 film “Autostop Rosso Sangue.”

From Campo Imperatore, each motorcycle tourist continues toward their return destination, but not before breathing in the fresh, clean mountain air, admiring the vast meadows dotted with wildflowers, and enjoying the thrill of being on top of the world.

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The group is scheduled to depart from the Motovillage RiderDays at 9am.

MINES TOUR

organized by

IMF ABRUZZO

An FMI membership card is required to participate in the tour. Those interested in membership can do so on site.

DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 26, 9:00 a.m.

N. PARTICIPANTS: 30

ROUTE: Pescara- Francavilla-Alento Valley Bottom. Ripa-Fara FP-Pretoro-Lanciano Pass-Roccamorice- Abbateggio- Lettomanoppello- Scafa-Brecciarola-Pescara

KM/DURATION: 112 km - 2h 24 (3 hours with a stop)

DESCRIPTION

The route crosses an area rich in stories of miners and mines, today remembered by numerous abandoned mining sites that tell the story of the activity linked to bitumen mining.

Crossing a coastal stretch that goes from Pescara to Francavilla, you continue towards the Alento Valley and then reach Ripa e Fara Filiorum Petri, a charming municipality in the province of Chieti that retains its typical medieval charm.

Pretoro welcomes us with its mountain landscapes and winding roads that lead to Passo Lanciano, where we immerse ourselves in the natural beauty of the Majella National Park, a place of extraordinary wild beauty and rich geological history. Roccamorice, located within the park, offers the opportunity to explore ancient bitumen mines, vestiges of an industrial past now harmoniously integrated into the surrounding nature.

Continuing towards Abbateggio and Lettomanoppello, you pass through enchanting landscapes and still encounter bitumen mines, places that have characterized the Majella mining basin for over a hundred years.

We then return to Pescara, immersed in an extraordinary adventure, imagining them, the miners, torch in hand, coming back down the mountain after hours and hours of toil, faces whose history is still alive in the local consciousness.

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The group is scheduled to depart from the Motovillage RiderDays at 9:00 am and return at 1:00 pm.

THE TRABOCCHI COAST

organized by

IMF ABRUZZO

An FMI membership card is required to participate in the tour. Those interested in membership can do so on site.



DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 26, 9:00 a.m.

N. PARTICIPANTS: 30

ROUTE: Pescara-Ortona - San Vito - San Giovanni in Venere-Castel Frentano-Guardiagrele- Fara Filiorum Petri- Francavilla al Mare- Pescara

KM/DURATION: 114 km- 2h and 24 (3 hours)

DESCRIPTION

Blue is the color of this route that runs from Pescara along the Adriatic Sea, offering breathtaking views of a spectacular sea. From Ortona, with its charming historic center and the Aragonese castle dominating the coast, the route heads towards San Vito via the Trabocchi coast, the stretch of coastline famous for its large fishing machines, which allowed large nets to be cast into the water for harvest.

We continue to the historic Abbey of San Giovanni in Venere, a monastic complex steeped in history, myths, and legends, nestled in an isolated position atop a hill known as the promontory of Venus. We then continue to Castel Frentano, crossing the picturesque hills of the Abruzzo hinterland, with breathtaking views and winding roads perfect for motorcycle enthusiasts.

Guardiagrele is another hidden gem along the route, with its ancient medieval walls and historic churches offering a pleasant break to explore and relax, while Fara Filiorum Petri, with its charming historic center and cobbled streets, offers further opportunities for exploration and discovery.

We descend again through the famous seaside town of Francavilla al Mare, to then immerse ourselves in the frenzy and celebration of the Motovillage.

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The group is scheduled to depart from the Motovillage RiderDays at 9:00 am and return at 1:00 pm.

MAJELLA NATIONAL PARK TOUR

organized by

DUCATI MOTORCYCLE CLUB ABRUZZO

DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 26, 9:00 a.m.

N. PARTICIPANTS: 30

ROUTE: Pescara-Lake Casoli-Palena-Campo di Giove-San Leonardo Pass-Pomilio Refuge-Manoppello-Pescara

KM/DURATION: 244 km - 4 HOURS and 55

MAP

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eE7RJ6ChnqpwBpxR8

DESCRIPTION

An unforgettable journey through some of the most iconic and fascinating places in the Majella.

After departing from the Motovillage, we continue towards the first stop, Lake Casoli, a tranquil oasis nestled among the mountains, before reaching Palena, the picturesque village that enchants visitors with its timeless beauty and tranquil atmosphere. This ancient village retains an authentic charm and offers a glimpse into the region's past and culture.

Camp di Giove awaits us, a charming mountain village located in the heart of the Majella National Park. We'll continue the tour through the picturesque Passo San Leonardo, a mountain pass offering breathtaking views of the Majella peaks. At an altitude of approximately 1,058 meters above sea level, Passo San Leonardo is one of the main gateways to the natural and cultural wonders of the Majella. We descend from the peaks via Manoppello.

Enjoy this experience in the Majella National Park, which offers a fascinating glimpse into the natural and cultural beauty of this region.

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The group is scheduled to depart from the Motovillage RiderDays at 9am and return at 3pm.