Catria Outdoor Festival

The Catria Outdoor Festival

The Catria Outdoor Festival is an event dedicated to the mountains and outdoor activities that takes place in the hamlet of Chiaserna, in the Municipality of Cantiano (province of Pesaro and Urbino), in the heart of the Marche Apennines. The event is held in the Chiaserna fairground, the space traditionally dedicated to the historic Horse Fair, at the foot of Monte Catria, one of the most beloved peaks of the Umbrian-Marche Apennines.

A festival born from the territory

The event is organized by the Associazione Cantiano 360, founded in 2025 from the union of local operators and entities — a social wine cooperative, bars, restaurants, and farms — with the aim of promoting the inland mountain areas and a model of sustainable tourism. The first edition took place in May 2025 and attracted numerous families and enthusiasts to Chiaserna, laying the groundwork for an event that has now become a fixture in Cantiano's spring calendar.

Activities

The program combines sport, nature, and conviviality. Among the experiences offered to participants:

• Trekking excursions with environmental guides along the trails of Monte Catria;
• E-bike and bicycle outings through the mountain panoramas;
• Horseback rides and excursions, in collaboration with the La Badia Equestrian Center and local equestrian realities;
• Workshops and activities for children and families, such as the trail of Apennine forest animals with the "naturalist's passport";
• Nature excursions dedicated to flora, landscape, and listening to the songs of Apennine birds.

Flavors of Catria

An integral part of the festival are the food stalls with typical products from the Cantiano area: Chiaserna bread, sour cherries and morello cherries of Cantiano, truffles, and Catria farm beer, along with cured meats, local meats, and traditional polenta. The evenings are accompanied by live music, in a festive atmosphere that unites the community and visitors.

Why participate

The Catria Outdoor Festival is an ideal opportunity to discover the Marche Apennines in an active and conscious way, far from the most crowded destinations. Between sport, nature, and gastronomy, the event tells the identity of Monte Catria as a living ecosystem and a common good, capable of bringing together traditions, work, and the future of one of the most authentic areas of the Marche.