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Cows on the Monte Catria ascent – View of Frontone Castle loop from Frontone

Cows on the Monte Catria ascent – View of Frontone Castle loop from Frontone

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Cows on the Monte Catria ascent – View of Frontone Castle loop from Frontone

03:08

33.2km

1,300m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Monte Catria - Monte Acuto

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6.30 km

Passo della Forchetta

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Coming from Frontone you face a gentle climb immersed in a green panorama

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7.16 km

Fonte Avellana Monastery

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X century monastery of Camaldolese origin on the slopes of Monte Catria, about 1000m above sea level. It houses the prestigious "Dante Alighieri" Library, rich in over 10,000 volumes, including …

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7.53 km

View of the Fonte Avellana Monastery

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Ancient monastery dating back to 980 located in the municipality of Serra Sant'Abbondio. It is also mentioned by Dante in the Divine Comedy. It is located on the slopes of Mount Catria.

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7.59 km

Colletto di Fonte Avellana

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The descent ends on a dirt road and you take the slightly uphill asphalt road, leaving the Fonte Avellana monastery on the right up to the collar from which you take the nosedive towards Frontone.

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11.3 km

Canisciolti

Cave Entrance

11.6 km

Fonte Avellana cliff

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On the way down you pass under the Fonte Avellana cliff, if you have time to look up...

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16.5 km

Cows on the Monte Catria ascent

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really long climb all under a splendid wood, only about - 3km ends the wood and the view is wonderful ... Monte Nerone, Monte Petrano, Monte Strega, Furlo gorge, in …

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19.2 km

End of the Climb at Monte Catria

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You reach the highest point of the road from which with a short climb you can reach the refuge where the road ends.
Continuing downhill in the woods, take the …

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20.3 km

Mountain Pass

22.2 km

Rifugio Cupa delle Cotaline

Alpine Hut

32.1 km

View of Frontone Castle

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Very quick climb to the Borgo but wonderful view

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33.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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16.6 km

12.9 km

2.51 km

1.13 km

Surfaces

16.8 km

7.47 km

7.20 km

1.55 km

183 m

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Cows on the Monte Catria ascent – View of Frontone Castle loop from Frontone

Passo della Forchetta

Fonte Avellana Monastery

View of the Fonte Avellana Monastery

Colletto di Fonte Avellana

Fonte Avellana cliff

Cows on the Monte Catria ascent

End of the Climb at Monte Catria

View of Frontone Castle

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