Casa Calénc · Get out & explore
A beautiful climb, a few challenging hairpin bends and a moment at the top to take in the view. Around Casa Calénc you cycle through the region where Marco Pantani logged his miles and where the famous Nove Colli still draws cyclists from all over Europe.
Prefer to leave the tarmac behind on your mountain bike or gravel bike? Here you can head in any direction. The hills of Romagna practically invite you to bring your bike.
You still come across the name Marco Pantani quite regularly around here. The famous Italian cyclist trained from Cesenatico on the roads around Sogliano al Rubicone. And for those who love climbing, this is the place to be.
Take the Salita della Cioca, with its eighteen hairpin bends. It is no coincidence that this climb is known as the climb of the Pirate, Pantani's nickname.
Or the Barbotto, one of the most iconic climbs of the famous Nove Colli. Over 5.5 kilometres you gain 372 metres of elevation, with sections of up to 18 percent. A climb to be proud of once you reach the top.
Fortunately, there are also plenty of other roads and routes to explore the region at a more leisurely pace. Along the way you will always find a village where you can stop for an espresso.
There is plenty to discover off the tarmac too. Along unpaved roads, forest tracks and past small villages, you cycle through a completely different side of Romagna.
Around Sogliano al Rubicone you will find I Sentieri dell'Alto Rubicone: a network of 16 connected routes totalling 156 kilometres. Many of these trails are also suitable for mountain bikers.
For gravel riders there are equally attractive options, including the routes of the Nove Colli and the longer Ciclovia di San Vicinio.
Do check in advance which trails are suitable and accessible. The official route pages provide up-to-date information and GPX files.
After a great ride you return to Casa Calénc. You can store and rinse your bike in a secure area. Washing cycling kit is also possible.
Then enjoy a shower, a dip in the pool or simply sink into a chair on your own terrace with a drink. And if there is still energy left in the evening, head out to a cosy trattoria. A cycling day in Italy simply calls for good food.
Are you cycling with a group of friends? Luna and Sole can be rented together for up to six people. Luna has two beds of 210 cm; Sole has two of 210 cm and two of 200 cm. The beds can be arranged separately if preferred.
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From major cycling races to local cycling events, Romagna regularly has something special on the calendar. Here we highlight current events. Via our website and social media we also love to share practical information and inspiration for combining an event with a stay at Casa Calénc.
Sunday 23 May 2027
Mark Sunday 23 May 2027 in your diary. That is when the 56th edition of the Nove Colli takes place, starting and finishing in Cesenatico. The routes wind through the hills of Romagna, taking in well-known climbs such as the Barbotto. Alongside the two road routes, a gravel route is also on the programme.
Date 2027 to follow
An extraordinary professional cycling race in memory of Marco Pantani. In 2026 the route also passed through Sogliano al Rubicone. The date and route for 2027 are not yet known.
A few days of great cycling or a longer stay to explore the region? Spring and autumn in particular are wonderful times to head out. Less summer crowds and plenty of opportunity to mix beautiful cycling routes with everything else Romagna has to offer. Do you have a question or would you like to come with a group of friends? Feel free to get in touch.