Motocavalcata delle Maestà di Varsi
One hundred kilometers of enduro and motorcycle touring on the Parma Apennines
About Motocavalcata delle Maestà
A classic of enduro on the Parma Apennines
The Motocavalcata delle Maestà di Varsi is one of the most cherished off-road motorcycle touring events in Emilia-Romagna. Organized by the Motoclub Valceno with the patronage of the Municipality of Varsi, the event attracts hundreds of enduro enthusiasts from all over Italy and abroad to the small village of Val Ceno, in the province of Parma, every year. The name refers to the maestà, the votive shrines scattered along the ancient mule tracks of the Apennines, a testament to the popular devotion of these valleys.
The route
The route is a off-road loop of about one hundred kilometers, divided into two large circuits with an intermediate return to the center of Varsi. The route crosses the municipalities of Varsi, Bardi, and Bore, winding through woods, trails, mule tracks, stony paths, and the most evocative panoramas of the Parma Apennines. The difficulty is medium, with some more challenging sections made optional by soft and hard variants, making the day accessible to both expert riders and amateurs.
A non-competitive rally
The Motocavalcata is not a race: it is a rally that focuses on fun, sharing, and discovering the natural and gastronomic beauty of Val Ceno. In recent years, the event has attracted over three hundred participants, with motorcyclists coming from Lombardy, Veneto, Lazio, Piacenza area, Reggio Emilia, and Modena, as well as from Germany and Switzerland. Among the traditional enduro bikes, the first electric models are also starting to appear, a sign of a constantly evolving movement.
Refreshments and conviviality
Halfway through the route, at the Rocca di Varsi, participants find a refreshment point to catch their breath between the first and second circuits. The day concludes with a convivial lunch full of local flavors, a highlight that brings together all the motorcyclists and showcases the typical products of the Emilian Apennines.
Varsi and Val Ceno
Dominated by its ancient medieval Rocca, the village of Varsi is the ideal starting point for exploring Val Ceno and the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. The Motocavalcata delle Maestà is now a fixed event that, every spring, enlivens the town and introduces hundreds of visitors to this authentic corner of the province of Parma.
Motocavalcata delle Maestà — edition 2026
19th Motocavalcata delle Maestà di Varsi
The 2026 edition, the nineteenth, was held on Sunday, May 24, in Varsi, in the province of Parma. The Motoclub Valceno offered an off-road route of about 100 km divided into two large loops, with an intermediate return to the center of the town. The morning was characterized by a first fast-paced loop, followed by a refreshment break at the Rocca and the second loop.
Among the traditional enduro bikes, some Stark Varg electric models made their appearance, confirming an evolving movement. The day concluded with the usual convivial lunch full of typical products from the Emilian Apennines.
Programme Motocavalcata delle Maestà 2026
Schedule of the day
- Morning: meeting and registration in Piazza Monumento in Varsi; start of the first off-road loop
- Mid-route: refreshments at the Rocca, between the first and second loops
- Afternoon: second loop and return to Varsi
- Following: concluding lunch with local flavors
Total route of about 100 km through the municipalities of Varsi, Bardi, and Bore, with medium difficulty and optional soft/hard variants.
Highlights Motocavalcata delle Maestà 2026
- Off-road route of about 100 km in two loops
- Crossing the municipalities of Varsi, Bardi, and Bore
- Intermediate refreshments at the Rocca di Varsi
- Concluding lunch with typical products from Val Ceno
- Non-competitive rally open to expert riders and amateurs
Prices Motocavalcata delle Maestà 2026
Practical information — Motocavalcata delle Maestà
When
The event typically takes place on the last Sunday of May. Meeting and registration in the morning in Piazza Monumento in Varsi.
How to get there
Varsi can be reached by car from the A15 Parma-La Spezia highway (Fornovo exit) continuing along Val Ceno, or from the A21 (Fiorenzuola exit) via Bardi. The nearest train station is Parma, about 50 km away.
Registration and requirements
Participation requires a motorcycle in compliance with the Highway Code (with a license plate; quad bikes are not allowed), a UISP membership card, and a non-competitive medical certificate. It is possible to register on-site. The fee includes a gadget, refreshments halfway through, and the final lunch.
Contacts
Motoclub Valceno — tel. +39 366 2671034 — email [email protected] — Instagram @mc_valceno.
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Where does it take place — Motocavalcata delle Maestà
Piazza Monumento
Piazza Monumento, 43049 Varsi