1000 Miglia

The 1000 Miglia at Passo dell'Abetone

The 1000 Miglia is universally known as "the most beautiful race in the world," a definition famously coined by Enzo Ferrari. Born in 1927 as a speed race on the Brescia-Rome-Brescia circuit, today it lives on as a historical re-enactment reserved for cars built between 1927 and 1957—the very models that took part in the original editions. Its passage through the Passo dell'Abetone, in the heart of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, is one of the most anticipated events for motor enthusiasts in the Abetone Cutigliano area.

An event in the Municipality of Abetone Cutigliano

The Municipality of Abetone Cutigliano, in the province of Pistoia, welcomes the caravan during the second stage of the race, which connects Padua to Montecatini Terme. The vehicles reach the mountain pass from Faidello and Fiumalbo, cross the famous Abetone resort, and stop at Piazzale Europa for the time control, where race officials stamp the crews' timecards.

The cars and the parade

The caravan is led by the Ferrari Tribute, featuring about 120 modern and vintage Ferraris, followed by over 400 historic cars entered in the race, arriving from dozens of different nations. The public gathers along the main road to admire legendary models from brands such as Alfa Romeo, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Maserati, and, of course, Ferrari. After the stop in Abetone, the cars continue downhill, passing through the hamlets of Le Regine, Pianosinatico, Pian dei Sisi, Casotti, and Ponte Sestaione before reaching Montecatini Terme.

Tradition and territory

The bond between the 1000 Miglia and the Pistoia mountains is deeply rooted in the history of the race itself: the Passo dell'Abetone, with its panoramic hairpin bends and forests of beech and fir trees, has always been one of the most spectacular and challenging sections of the route. For Abetone Cutigliano and the entire Tuscany region, the passage of the caravan is also a major tourism opportunity, attracting enthusiasts, photographers, and visitors from all over Italy and abroad to a unique natural setting in the Apennines.

Why you shouldn't miss it

• The chance to admire priceless vintage cars up close.
• The setting of the Passo dell'Abetone, one of the most evocative in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines.
• The festive atmosphere that accompanies the caravan's passage through the hamlets of the municipality.
• A free event open to everyone, perfect for families and motor enthusiasts.