Appenninica MTB Stage Race 2024 - Route Launch

We have unveiled the route of Appenninica MTB Stage Race 2024, scheduled from September 2 to 7. The race will cover 400 km and 14,000 meters of total elevation gain, guiding participants through the enchanting landscapes of the Emilia-Romagna Apennines, with its captivating ridges and villages. The race will commence in Bologna and end in Castelnovo ne’ Monti, with the iconic Bismantova Rock serving as the final arbiter. The route will feature again Lizzano in Belvedere and Fiumalbo. The new stage venue for 2024 will be Loiano, in the Province of Bologna, finishing town of stage 1. 🇮🇹 Ecco svelato il percorso di Appenninica MTB Stage Race 2024 in programma dal 2 al 7 settembre. La corsa si svolgerà su 400 Km e metri di dislivello complessivo, attraverso i paesaggi incantati dell’Appennino dell’Emilia-Romagna, con i suoi crinali e borghi. Si partirà da Bologna, terminando a Castelnovo ne’ Monti, con l’iconica Pietra di Bismantova come giudice finale. Il percorso attraverserà Lizzano in Belvedere e Fiumalbo con la novità di Loiano, primo arrivo di tappa. THE ROUTE OVERVIEW Stage 1 – Via degli Dei – 48 km and 1500 m of elevation gain Monday, September 2: Bologna - Loiano Stage 2 – The Gothic Line – 63 km and 2250 m of elevation gain Tuesday, September 3: Loiano – Lizzano in Belvedere Stage 3 – Monte Cimone Challenge XL – 65 km and 2850 m of elevation gain Wednesday, September 4: Lizzano in Belvedere - Fiumalbo Stage 4 – Tuscan Borderline – 69 km and 2500 m of elevation gain Thursday, September 5: Fiumalbo – Fiumalbo Stage 5 – Mountain Queen Stage – 95 km and 3200 m of elevation gain Friday, September 6: Fiumalbo – Castelnovo ne’ Monti Stage 6 – Windy Way Home – 56 km and 1750 m of elevation gain Saturday, September 7: Castelnovo ne’ Monti – Castelnovo ne’ Monti