Appenninica MTB Stage Race takes place along the Apennine divide between Emilia Romagna and Tuscany.

The format of the race consists of single riders (SOLO) with both a general classification (men and women) and category classification by age (men and women together).

Appenninica MTB Stage Race is a competitive race that offers both beautiful trails and spectacular and unique rides on the ridge. Our mountains offer all the ingredients to host the most important MTB event of its kind in Italy.

The Apennines of Emilia Romagna are a paradise for all outdoors lovers. Go to the webpage of Emilia Romagna and discover our local partners.

The riders will face a hard challenge, creating lasting memories and the satisfaction of having achieved something truly extraordinary.

Participants are coming from all continents for the 2024 edition between September 2 and September 7. The number of participants is limited to 150.

Appenninica MTB Tours

The race facts by the numbers certainly do not pale in comparison with the now celebrated international races that started the movement of MTB stage racing such as the TransAlp (eastern Alps), TransRockies (Canada), and Cape Epic (South Africa). The distance to tackle is 400km with an elevation gain of about 13.000m.

The race will take place over 6 stages. There will be an inaugural stage (not a prologue, but an actual stage), and one stage about 90 km. In between, several tough stages that will provide some fun technical riding.

The cities hosting the Race Village of the Appenninica will offer the participants a warm welcome and – without a doubt – the best Italian cuisine of any MTB stage race.

General Fact:

  • Name: Appenninica MTB Stage Race

  • Date: Sept 2 – 7, 2024

  • Edition: Sixth

  • Destination partner: The region of Emilia Romagna

  • Number of stages: 6 stages

  • Category: Men, Women, Masters, Grand Masters, Great Grand Masters (see the categories)

  • Cost per rider: Euro 1.350/1.590/1.850 (go to registration page)

  • Registration opens: December 1st, 2023

  • Race distance: 400km (approximate)

  • Elevation gain: 13.000m (approximate)

  • Starting location: TBA

  • Arrival location: TBA