Two days of enduro motorcycle touring through the Piacenza valleys
The Maxi Enduro Adventure Tour is a non-competitive motorcycle rally dedicated to enduro and adventure motorcycle touring, held in Gropparello, in the province of Piacenza, in the Emilia-Romagna region. The operational base is the charming Località La Valle, the starting and ending point for the two days of riding. Organized by the sports association Synergy A.S.D., the event is for those who love exploring the territory on an enduro motorcycle, away from asphalt and competitive racing.
The format includes a weekend divided into two stages: participants who join for both days follow a "daisy chain" route, while those who choose only one day tackle a loop. Each stage covers between 130 and 200 kilometers, primarily on secondary dirt roads, with an elevation gain that can reach 1,200 meters. The routes, modified with each edition to offer smoother paths, are entirely navigated with GPX track, a distinctive feature of this rally.
The itinerary winds along the network of dirt roads in Val d'Arda, Val Nure, and the famous Val Trebbia, also touching minor valleys like Val Chiavenna, Val Chero, Val Vezzeno, and Val Riglio. It's a territory rich in history and culture, dotted with castles that once belonged to the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza, and immersed in the so-called Piacenza food valley with its gastronomic excellences. Two difficulty levels allow everyone to find their pace: the Maxienduro track, of medium difficulty, and the easier Adventuring track, both at a free pace.
Single-cylinder enduro bikes, vintage or new-generation maxi enduros are welcome, provided they are in excellent condition and road-legal. Knobby tires and prior off-road experience are recommended, especially in case of rain. For safety reasons, carrying passengers is prohibited. More than a race, the Maxi Enduro Adventure Tour is an opportunity for enthusiasts to share their passion, involving riding, refreshments along the route, and convivial moments like the end-of-stage barbecue.
Included in the calendar of major Italian enduro rallies, the event in the Municipality of Gropparello combines the passion for two wheels with the slow discovery of an authentic area of the Piacenza Apennines. For those seeking a weekend in the open air, amidst scenic dirt roads and Emilian hospitality, it is now a well-established event in the motorcycle spring season.
The Maxi Enduro Adventure Tour 2026 was held on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026, based in Località La Valle di Gropparello (Piacenza). This edition featured both days with a renewed route, maintaining the dual difficulty options: the medium-level Maxienduro route and the more accessible Adventuring route, both at a free pace and navigated with a GPX track.
The stages, ranging from 130 to 200 km per day, unfolded on the dirt roads of Val d'Arda, Val Nure, and Val Trebbia, among the castles of the ancient Duchy of Parma and Piacenza. The included services were confirmed: refreshments along the route, end-of-stage barbecue, medical assistance, sweep service, and participation certificate.
Program for the two days:
Choice of routes: Maxienduro (medium difficulty) or Adventuring (easy), both navigated with GPX track, on routes of 130-200 km per day, mainly on dirt roads.
The event base is in Località La Valle di Gropparello (PC), Postal Code 29025, reachable by car and motorcycle from the A21 highway (Piacenza Sud or Castel San Giovanni exit) and the Val d'Arda road network. GPS coordinates of the base: 44.837620, 9.739922.
Fee for a single day (Saturday or Sunday): 100 euros. Fee for the full weekend (two days): 170 euros. The fee includes GPS track (normal and hard version), event t-shirt, refreshments along the route, end-of-stage barbecue, participation certificate, first aid assistance with 118 service, road book with checks, sweep service, and national ASI membership card with insurance policy.
Saturday: registration desk 09:00-09:40, briefing 09:45, departure 10:00. Sunday: registration desk 08:00-08:40, briefing 08:45, departure 09:00. Departures are in groups of 3 motorcycles every 30 seconds. Indicative average speed 35 km/h.
Organization Synergy A.S.D. — email [email protected] — official website maxienduroadventuretour.travel.blog.
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Località La Valle di Gropparello
Località La Valle, 29025 Gropparello