Unpaved Roads Foreste Casentinesi
WHEN: 20th & 21st September 2025
WHERE: Santa Sofia (FC)
Registration opens on Monday, June 9th, at noon
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Get ready to experience one of the most fascinating gravel adventures ever as you ride along Italy's most beautiful forest trail.
We'll take you on a journey through a unique environment, immersed in the majesty of a woodland that is far more than just a forest.
The Casentinesi Forests are among Europe's most unspoiled forest areas—an authentic haven of nature and silence.
Along the route, you’ll have the opportunity to venture into a territory inhabited by a rich variety of wildlife.
This is the final event of the 2025 Unpaved Roads season—and perhaps the most beloved by returning participants. And do you know why?
Because it offers the chance to ride a gravel route that will overwhelm you with its beauty and the powerful energy of the forest you’ll traverse.
And as if that weren’t enough, you’ll get to join the season finale celebration at the legendary “Sagra del Tortello alla Lastra” in Santa Sofia.
A true experience within the experience.
In the Casentinesi Forests National Park
These magnificent woods conceal places of deep spirituality and meditation, chosen since ancient times as sanctuaries of peace and reflection.
Hermitages and monasteries, nestled in lush nature and far from the world's chaos, have been preserved over time as true treasures.
The noble and historic forests surrounding these sites have remained untouched for centuries thanks to the wisdom of monks and forest stewards.
These fiercely protected lands safeguard timeless beauty and represent an invaluable heritage for all who love unspoiled nature.
You’ll have the chance to admire fairy-tale waterfalls rushing between rocks, creating scenes of pure wonder.
The villages rising among the chestnut forests will enchant you with their magical, timeless atmosphere.
Watch it with your own eyes
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The routes of Unpaved Roads Foreste Casentinesi
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SHORT
KM
72
43
ELEVATION
1850 M
1140 M
GRAVEL %
59
45
AVERAGE TIME
6 HOURS
4 HOURS
Before we discuss the details of the route we’ve prepared, we want you to know that it’s the result of a deep commitment and close collaboration with local riders. It was crafted with utmost care to offer you a gravel experience like no other.
Picture yourself riding through postcard-perfect landscapes, where nature reveals all its unspoiled beauty: this is Unpaved Roads Foreste Casentinesi.
We’ve handpicked the finest unpaved roads that deliver a truly authentic, safe, and unforgettable gravel adventure.
Suitable for all levels
Whether you're a gravel expert or a first-time rider, Unpaved Roads Foreste Casentinesi is the perfect event.
Based on your fitness level and experience, you can choose between two routes: one more extended and demanding, and one shorter and more accessible.
The route is designed primarily for gravel bikes, but MTB riders are welcome too.
E-bikes are also allowed, allowing you to enjoy the adventure without worrying about your physical condition.
Don’t have a gravel bike? No problem—you can rent one of our high-quality bikes and start your adventure with complete peace of mind.
Un itinerario gravel perfetto
Thanks to our ongoing commitment and the meticulous work carried out over the past months, we guarantee you a safe ride along a route carefully designed to help you discover the very best of this region in a truly unforgettable way.
Along the route, you’ll discover enchanting places like the Sasso Fratino Integral Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where nature reigns supreme and time feels suspended. You’ll ride through ancient beech forests, past breathtaking waterfalls, and through quiet villages like Santa Sofia, immersed in an authentic and timeless atmosphere.
Majestic forests, trails surrounded by lush greenery, monasteries hidden among the trees, spiritual landscapes, and dozens of kilometers of gravel roads await you—winding through the wonders of the Casentinesi Forests National Park, just waiting to be explored from the saddle of your gravel bike.
Sasso Fratino Integral Reserve
Know that we are leading you to one of Italy's most precious gems! Sasso Fratino, our country's first integral nature reserve, was officially recognized as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO Commission on July 7, 2017.
However, this extraordinary place, inaccessible to many, will be within reach of those who will participate in the Unpaved Roads. We have studied a route designed to skirt this protected area, allowing you to admire its unique beauty and discover its naturalistic riches.
Sasso Fratino is an authentic, uncontaminated paradise inhabited by various plant and animal species. Among its centuries-old woods, you can glimpse unique flora and fauna, preserved and protected with extreme care.
Santa Sofia and the Tortello alla Lastra Festival
Santa Sofia, nestled in the heart of the Romagna Apennines, is a hidden gem that enchants with its welcoming atmosphere and breathtaking landscapes.
This picturesque village becomes even more charming during the "Sagra del Tortello alla Lastra", a culinary celebration that attracts visitors from all over. The Tortello alla Lastra, a typical delicacy of the upper Bidente valley, owes its name to the flat stone on which it was traditionally cooked.
At the final refreshment point, you will have the opportunity to taste these tortelli, masterfully prepared according to ancient local recipes, immersing yourself in the region's culture and traditions.
The festival, with its stalls, music and the warm hospitality of the residents, represents an unmissable opportunity to live an authentic and unforgettable experience.
Beyond the bicycle
After an exciting cycling adventure, there is no better way to end the day than to delight in the authentic flavors of this area. Here you can taste dishes that represent the region's culinary excellence, satisfying every palate.
We will delight you with a selection of typical and high-quality dishes, which you can taste at the refreshment points along the route or the final refreshment point. Dishes prepared with skill and local ingredients, but also delicious cold cuts from local farms.
You will live a complete experience, which involves not only your passion for gravel cycling but also immersion in the flavors and aromas of the local tradition.
Let your cycling adventure end with an authentic culinary experience that will leave you with a smile.
No Race No stress
We believe that cycling offers much more than just a competitive race. For this reason, we want to let you know that our event does not have a final ranking. If you are looking for a Gravel event to try to come in first, Unpaved Roads is undoubtedly not the event for you. Our mission is to offer something different.
If, on the other hand, you are looking for an experience that allows you to raise your head, admire breathtaking views, and share the love of cycling with a community of enthusiasts, you are in the right place.
We believe that cycling is a means of discovery, exploration, escape from the daily routine, friendship, and freedom. For this reason, we created Unpaved Roads, an event that offers you the opportunity to ride along the most spectacular Gravel roads, surrounded by hundreds of other enthusiasts like you.
Unpaved Roads is much more than just a race.
It is an invitation to live the adventure to the fullest, to create special connections, and to enjoy every single moment on your bike.
We do our best for you (and we love it)
Behind the name “Unpaved Roads” lies much more than just a series of gravel events.
We are people like you who are passionate about cycling and have decided to commit to those who love to pedal. For us, enhancing the territories where our events take place is essential, creating unique routes that can surprise you.
Each route results from careful planning, studied in the smallest details, to offer you an exceptional experience while in your bike saddle.
But we do not stop at just creating the routes. We collaborate closely with the local people, promoting local activities and specialties.
We want you to experience unique sensations and emotions, immersing yourself in the authenticity of the local communities and the beauty of their landscapes.
Calendar Gravel Events 2025
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Registrations from 10 February to 3 March
Unpaved Roads Val di Sole
5-6 JULY 2025
Registrations from 31 March to 20 April
Unpaved Roads Foreste Casentinesi
20-21 SEPTEMBER 2025
Registrations from 9 June to 29 June
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