Inizio Ciclabile del Conero - Ancona, Provincia di Ancona

Filippo L.

Sentiero bellissimo che consente di raggiungere la baia di Portonovo dal centro città a piedi o in bici.
Il parcheggio è raggiungibile con il bus tramite la linea 7 e nell'area c'è un piccolo parcheggio. A quel punto inizia il sentiero di circa 10 km tra le colline che regala dei panorami mozzafiato dal mare ai monti azzurri. Questa città ne aveva bisogno e questo sentiero ha consentito di riqualificare molte aree abbandonate e di incoraggiare la mobilità sostenibile

Marco A.

This new bike lane is very beautiful and it is a great way to reach from Ancona the Portonovo's beaches. Unfortunately the starting point is quite difficult to find because there isn't any indication from Ancona center so better to use Google maps to reach it.
The bike lane start is hidden by the concrete pillars of the highway and not so close to the city center. Honestly is quite disappointing. They tried to compensate this depressing scenario painting some very beautiful murales that helps to put some colours.
The situation dramatically change after few km where you'll find yourself on a dusty road that proceed in a wonderful green valley surrounded only by flowers, leaves and stunning views. You'll stop several times because the views is very special.
The path will proceed up and down until the 8th km. From here an asphalt road will take you to the magnificent panoramic point above Mezzavalle.
From here you could:
- leave your bike and proceed down to Mezzavalle beach
- proceed to Sirolo
- proceed to the beaches of Portonovo
- come back to Ancona

NOTE: unfortunately there isn't any fountain so refill your water bottle before to start this experience

Strongly suggested to:
- MTB, E-bike, Gravel bike
- Runners (like me)
- Bird/Wild-watchers
- Hikers

gionatan F.