Cesena, 29 June 2024 – The Savio Valleywhich today will host one of the mountain sections of the stage, is in trepidation.
The Savio Valley invaded by cycling fans
Garlandsdrapes and flags, all rigorously yellow, adorn every corner of the villages and towns. As it says Samiratown of Sarsina: “There has been an increase in tourists, especially cyclists who stop in town for the occasion to rest. It is a great opportunity to showcase our heritage, from the Concattedrale Santa Maria Annunziata e San Vinicio to the very rich archaeological museum”. The Savio Valley offers an offer that goes from Cesena and its Malatestiana Library to Mercato Saraceno, home, as the name suggests, of very important markets since ancient times and now known for wine tourismpassing through Sarsina and arriving at Bagno di Romagna, very famous for its thermal waters.
It is the perfect destination capable of extending the tourist offer well beyond the Tour de France. Tour which for the Savio Valley will involve three historic passes: the Carnaio pass of approximately 12 km, with a height difference of 605 metres and an average gradient of 5.2% represents the first obstacle, after which, on the hairpin bends that arrive at San Piero in Bagno, crossing the territory of the Municipality of Bagno di Romagnathe runners will descend to Lake Quarto and Sarsina, and then try their hand at the steep climb of Colle del Barbotto in Saracen Marketone of the places most loved by the pirate Pantani.
