Granfondo Romagna MTB
The mountain bike granfondo on the Apennines of Bagno di Romagna
About Granfondo Romagna
A granfondo in the heart of the Romagnol Apennines
The Granfondo Romagna is a mountain bike event held in Bagno di Romagna, a spa town in the province of Forlì-Cesena, in Emilia-Romagna. Founded in 2024, in just a few editions it has become a reference point in the region's MTB calendar, attracting hundreds of participants each year, including racers, cycle tourists, gravel riders, and families.
Organized by Bike-Advisor ASD with the support of ASD Comero Bike, the Pro Loco of Bagno di Romagna, and the patronage of the Municipality, the race takes place along the trails and forest roads of the Tuscan-Romagnol Apennines, amidst panoramic ridges, beech woods, and trails descending towards the Savio river valley.
Routes for all levels
The strength of the Granfondo Romagna lies in its multiple offerings, designed to welcome both those seeking a competitive challenge and those who simply want to ride immersed in nature:
- Long Route — the main course for racers and cycle tourists, around 40 km with approximately 1,550 meters of elevation gain, featuring tough climbs and technical single-track descents.
- Short Route — a reduced version that shares the first section and branches off with more manageable descents, ideal for those new to the sport.
- Romagna Selvaggia Gravel — a gravel itinerary of about 66 km on dirt and forest roads, among the most scenic in the Romagnol Apennines.
- Family Ride — a guided tour of about 20 km and 500 meters of elevation gain, also open to e-bikes, for a family experience.
More than a race: a celebration for the territory
The Granfondo Romagna is not just about competition; the headquarters at the Terme Sant'Agnese becomes the meeting point for the entire off-road community for a weekend. Saturday includes official reconnaissance and training rides, while on Sunday, after the finish, the event concludes with a hearty pasta party and awards ceremony, in a festive atmosphere that involves athletes, companions, and residents of Bagno di Romagna.
The event fully enhances the identity of a territory known for its thermal waters and the natural heritage of the Casentinesi Forests National Park, offering bikers unique landscapes and typically Romagnol hospitality.
An event included in major MTB circuits
Over the years, the Granfondo Romagna has joined the main Italian off-road circuits, hosting a stage of the Tour3Regioni and races valid for the FCI federal calendar, even welcoming Elite and Under 23 categories. This is a recognition of the technical level of the routes and the organizational quality, making this event in Bagno di Romagna one of the most beloved mountain bike granfondos in the Apennines.
Granfondo Romagna — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Granfondo Romagna confirmed the growth of the Bagno di Romagna event, with around 500 participants and, for the first time, the opening to Elite and Under 23 categories. The race was valid as the third stage of the Tour3Regioni and as a round of the FCI regional championship.
The main technical novelty concerned the descent from the Mountain Grand Prix: abandoning the Ridracoli mule track and the Devil's Tooth, a new, smoother track towards Monte Frullo was introduced, leading to the panoramic ridge of Rio Petroso. The day concluded with the usual pasta party at the Sant'Agnese Thermal Baths park.
Programme Granfondo Romagna 2026
Sunday, May 24, 2026
- 07:00–09:00 — Bib collection at Terme Sant'Agnese
- 09:15 — Start of Romagna Selvaggia Gravel
- 09:30 — Start of Granfondo (long and short routes) from Via Lungo Savio
- Morning — Guided family ride (approx. 20 km)
- ~11:20 AM — Arrival of the first athletes
- 1:30 PM — Pasta party and awards ceremony
Routes
- Long — approx. 40 km, 1,550 m elevation gain: transfer to San Piero in Bagno, ascent of Monte Piano on a forest road, ridge of Rio Petroso, long climb from Sant'Eufemia in Pietrapazza, and final descent via Corzano Trail.
- Short — approx. 23 km, with a split at km 13 towards Le Case and Paganico, rejoining the Corzano Trail.
- Gravel "Romagna Selvaggia" — approx. 66 km and 1,500 m elevation gain.
- Family — approx. 20 km and 500 m elevation gain, also open to e-bikes.
Highlights Granfondo Romagna 2026
First year with Elite categories competing. Men's victory by Giuseppe Panariello (NEB18 Factory Team) in 1:49:35 and women's win by Martina Zoli (ASD Bikefan) in 2:32:47. Over 40 Elite and Under 23 riders, 300 amateur racers, 70 gravel riders, 60 cycle tourists, and the family ride.
Prices Granfondo Romagna 2026
Practical information — Granfondo Romagna
How to get there
Bagno di Romagna can be reached by car from the E45 (Cesena-Rome), exit Bagno di Romagna/Verghereto. By train, the reference station is Cesena, then connected by bus. The meeting point and start area are at the Sant'Agnese Thermal Baths park, in Via Lungo Savio.
Registration and fees
Registration is done online via the official Bike-Advisor website, with fees increasing as the date approaches (starting from around €25 for racers and €15 for cycle tourists, gravel, and family). A valid competitive medical certificate is required for competitive races. 50% discount on registration for those who choose the hotel package.
Start and schedule
Starts take place in the morning (gravel around 9:15 AM, granfondo at 9:30 AM) with bib collection on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. The day concludes with a pasta party and awards ceremony in the early afternoon.
Contacts
Information and bookings: [email protected] — WhatsApp +39 338 4519811.
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Where does it take place — Granfondo Romagna
Terme Sant'Agnese
Via Lungo Savio, 47021 Bagno di Romagna