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Passo del Mercante – Gerace Historic Village loop from Polistena

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Italy
Calabria
Polistena

Passo del Mercante – Gerace Historic Village loop from Polistena

Hard

24

riders

Passo del Mercante – Gerace Historic Village loop from Polistena

05:16

96.4km

1,960m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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After 6.59 km for 166 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.66 km

San Giorgio Morgeto Castle

Highlight • Castle

Castle ruin with a wonderful view of the Gioia Tauro plain and the Thyrhennian Sea

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2

13.2 km

Forest road in Aspromonte National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The road is very beautiful and surrounded by greenery, but the asphalt isn't the best: it's best not to run too fast to avoid taking a few potholes!

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3

19.5 km

Passo del Mercante

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Connecting pass between Cittanova and Gerace. Often here there are stalls full of specialties to be tasted.

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4

23.6 km

World War II Bunker Entrance

Highlight • Historical Site

There are several scattered along this stretch of highway. Probably dating back to World War II. It is possible to access it but I didn't.

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30.8 km

Passo Ropolà

Mountain Pass

6

34.1 km

Gerace Historic Village

Highlight • Settlement

Gerace is a charming village located in the Calabrian region, nestled in the hills and overlooking the Ionian Sea. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is a masterpiece of Norman …

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7

44.6 km

Lungomare delle Palme Sculpture, Siderno-Locri

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Among the most beautiful promenades in Locride

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8

48.5 km

Siderno Promenade and Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Siderno is famous for being in the heart of the Ionian coast, it is clear. But it is also a place to discover for the feast of San Rocco, the Church of San Nicola and the fascinating cuisine.

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9

66.9 km

View of Mammola

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mammola is located between the Aspromonte and the Calabrian Serre, so the routes are always uphill (or downhill) and the views are breathtaking. The view of the historic center is beautiful.

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78.1 km

Passo della Limina

Mountain Pass

B

96.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

94.2 km

2.18 km

162 m

Surfaces

93.4 km

2.72 km

218 m

162 m

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Friday 29 May

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