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EXPLORE GARGANO Mountain bike Tour program An itinerary to Gargano nature and its history.

Everyday a different step with increasing difficult level. A tour that will not be only a challenge but an authentic immersion in the real Gargano, land full of contrasts , hard and mild at the same time.

Explore Gargano takes place just 2 times in a year and, on request in other dates, for small groups.

20 partecipants maximum from 24 to 31 of may 2015 from 6 to 13 of september 2015 Details: 8 days/7 nights Overnight stay in selected farm and 3 star hotels (air conditioning and bathroom always available in rooms).

Meals: full board, breakfast and dinner in hotel, light lunch on trails or in typical farm during the itinerary.

Assistance: an Italian and English speaking guide will be with you during the tour and will carry tools and replacement parts for small works. Every night a complete tool set will be available for an ordinary maintenance. if necessary, a shuttle service will be available to get to the next bike station.

Baggage: baggage will be transferred on our shuttle and you will find them in your room every night at your arrive in hotel. We suggest you to use a small backpack with things you need during the day.

DAY 1 SAN MENAIO Individual arrival and accomodation at Garden Hotel in San Menaio. It is possible to reach San Menaio by train, using Ferrovie del Gargano departing from San Severo. Meeting with the other partecipants and Gargano MTB staff for a welcome dinner with briefing at the hotel.

DAY 2 SAN MENAIO - PESCHICI - SFINALICCHIO The beginning of the tour is simple and spectacular for an easy starting but it's so amazing that everyone will be stunned. Through a paved road we will reach Peschici old town. after that we could stop for swimming in two of the best beaches of Gargano, Calenella e Sfinale. Downhill in single track arriving to a three star resort for overnight.

DAY 3 SFINALICCHIO - FORESTA UMBRA - VIESTE This day finally we enter in Foresta Umbra. Difference in level is about 1000 meters but climbing is never so hard. We have time to enjoy scenery, from shadow of the forest to the sparkling light of the sea. Before arrriving to Vieste, there will be a stop for lunch in the forest. Vieste is full of typical shops and restaurants, to spend an enjoyable evening.

DAY 4 VIESTE -SGARRAZZA There are many different opportunities on 4th day to spend the day. You may

stay on the beach or get around Vieste for shopping, try to challenge Portonovo Circuit or slowly climbing to Masseria Sgarrazza to enjoy the panorama. Typical dinner at Masseria, with explanation of local products as caciocavallo and olive oil.

DAY 5 SGARRAZZA - MONTE SANT'ANGELO A long, hard, amazing stage. After leaving Masseria Sgarrazza we will head towards Monte Sant'Angelo,biking close to Foresta Umbra until Monte Sacro where we will start hard climbing to our final destination.

DAY 6 MONTE SANT'ANGELO - MONTE SPIGNO - FALCARE Today we cross Bosco Quarto and climb on Monte Spigno, one of the highest mountains of Gargano. we will arrive at Falcare for lunch and relax at the swimming pool.

DAY 7 FALCARE - CAGNANO VARANO -RODI GARGANICO An emotional itinerary, downhill to the sea. Crossing a long canyon, visiting Cagnano Varano old town and coasting Varano Lake and the beach, we arrive to charming Rodi Garganico. After dinner we will take a short walk of the old town.

DAY 8 RODI GARGANICO Our last goodbye on the beach and arrivederci to the next year.

PROGRAM INCLUDES 7 overnights stay in typical farm houses and 3 star hotel Full board Guide service on bike for the tour GPS trace and road book Mechanical assistance Baggage transport PROGRAM NOT INCLUDES Bike rent Beverages Gps navigator

Gargano MTB via Marchese De Rosa 39, 71121 Foggia (Italy) ph +39 0881 617825 info@garganomtb.it www.garganomtb.it

in collaborazione con:

CONSORZIO AGRITURISMI

del GARGANO

BERTI VIAGGI

www.garganomtb.it