Verghereto Trail (and Fumaiolo Ultra Trail)

The trail of the Tuscan-Romagnol Apennines

Every summer, the village of Verghereto, perched at over 800 meters above sea level in the heart of the Alto Savio Apennines, in the province of Forlì-Cesena (Emilia-Romagna), becomes the meeting point for hundreds of mountain running enthusiasts. The Verghereto Trail is a running event that has grown edition after edition for several years, becoming one of the most anticipated events in the trail running calendar of central-northern Italy, attracting athletes from all regions and several foreign countries.

Monte Fumaiolo and the Tiber springs

The wild heart of this territory is Monte Fumaiolo, the mountain that shelters the springs of the Tiber, the sacred river of Rome, and not far away, those of the Savio. Running here means crossing a constantly changing landscape: badlands, dense beech forests, open ridges, and clearings from which, on clear days, the view reaches the Adriatic Sea. It is a technical terrain, made of continuous ups and downs on mule tracks and single tracks, which tests both legs and mind.

Four routes for everyone

The beauty of the Verghereto Trail lies in its inclusive formula. The flagship race is the Fumaiolo Ultra Trail, 65 kilometers with 3,100 meters of positive elevation gain, reserved for the most trained ultra-trailers. Alongside it, there is the 27 km Verghereto Trail, the 16 km Short Trail, and the 10 km Walk Trail, a non-competitive walk designed for those who want to enjoy the trails without the pressure of the clock. All starts and finishes are concentrated in Piazza San Michele, in the center of the village, which for one day transforms into a large sports village.

A community celebration

Behind the organization is the Total Training machine along with local Pro Loco committees and the Fumaiolo Sentieri association, but above all, an army of volunteers who manage the aid stations, detours, and the most challenging passages along the route. It is this community spirit, typical of small Apennine municipalities, that makes the Verghereto Trail much more than just a race: an opportunity to discover an authentic corner of Tuscan Romagna, amidst stone villages, woods, and tradition.