ABBEY BYKE TOUR
A pleasant ride to discover two sites through the Pontine plain: FOSSANOVA ABBEY and VALVISCIOLO ABBEY
Year 2016 DATES
SEPTEMBER 25, OCTOBER 2, 23
DESCRIPTION
We will visit the medieval hamlet of Fossanova with its imposing Cistercian Abbey of the 12th c. St. Thomas Aquinas spent there his last days. After cycling through the fields of the Agro Pontino area, we will discover Valvisciolo Abbey, a Cistercian Romanesque structure of the XII c. where Cistercian monks live. There are a museum and a shop, selling monastic products as liqueurs and herbal honey.
Places of charming beauty, where history, nature and spirituality come together in a magical harmony. We will have lunch in a typical farm with traditional local dishes.
Return is scheduled at Latina Scalo to take the train to Rome or Priverno-Fossanova.
PROGRAM
09.00am ………………….. meeting point at “Latina Railway Station” (Roma – Napoli line)
09.30am………………….. visit Valvisciolo Abbey
RIDE
01.30pm………………….. lunch
03.30pm………………….. visit Fossanova Abbey and hamlet
05.00pm………………….. arrival at “Priverno – Fossanova” Railway Station (Roma – Napoli line)
INFORMATION:
Difficulty………….average
Distance………….45km
Duration…………. 8 hours
Period ………………all year
EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING:
– It is recommended a sporty / comfortable clothing, water bottle, rain jacket and helmet;
– For bike owners, a bike kit repair;
– Reserve in advance a rental bike.
ASSISTANCE:
Insurance coverage and assistance (in case of fatigue: transport by car; in case of bike breakage: bike replacement).
COST per person:
With own bike including lunch ………………………………… .. € 38.00 per person;
With rental bike including lunch ………………………………… € 48.00 per person;
With own bike (at least two people or couple) including lunch. …………. € 30.00 per person;
Minimum number: 10 booked ON LINE, automatic refund in case of cancellation.
INFORMATION:
Contact us: info@sentiero.eu or 39 345 07 94 416
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