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Gran Sasso Plateau – Castel del Monte (Abruzzo) loop from iN's mercato

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Italy
Abruzzo
Pescara
Loreto Aprutino

Gran Sasso Plateau – Castel del Monte (Abruzzo) loop from iN's mercato

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Gran Sasso Plateau – Castel del Monte (Abruzzo) loop from iN's mercato

06:27

116km

2,550m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 34.8 km for 7.22 km

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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10.8 km

Porta di San Francesco

Highlight • Historical Site

De Porta San Francesco is the most monumental and iconic city gate of the historic town of Penne, located on four hills.
The gate forms the main entrance to the …

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28.5 km

Ascent to Rigopiano

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice stretch of climb that is quite challenging, even if the spectacular nature of the place compensates for the effort. In the winter season it is necessary to check the opening of the provincial road before starting the activity.

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42.0 km

Vado di Sole

Mountain Pass

4

51.8 km

Capo la Serra Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

It marks the watershed between the Campo Imperatore plateau and the town of Castel del Monte

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55.3 km

Gran Sasso Plateau

Highlight • Natural Monument

A must visit at least once in your life, this place gives you the feeling of cycling in another world. Stupendous mountains seem to emerge imperiously from vast plains.

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57.4 km

Castel del Monte (Abruzzo)

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Castel del Monte is part of the Club of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Of high historical and cultural interest, the center is also known as the village of …

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58.9 km

View of Castel del Monte

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of Castel del Monte from a rather steep uphill road

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77.6 km

View from Forca di Penne

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Forca di Penne is a pass that connects Capestrano to Brittoli. Located at 918 meters above sea level, Forca di Penne connects the mountainous part of Abruzzo with the Adriatic …

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116 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.0 km

45.0 km

2.08 km

Surfaces

115 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,630 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

22°C

13°C

65 %

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