Grand Tour fra le acque delle verdi valli

discover the art of living
Grand Tour fra le acque delle verdi valli
Randonnée and permanent cycling brevet
Journey through Italy
The Grand Tour was a long journey that, starting from the
XVII century, young European aristocrats had to undertake to
perfect their knowledge. Every respected European man had to
visit Italy at least once with Rome as hise main destination
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he Grand Tour was a long journey through continental Europe undertaken by rich young men of European
aristocracy starting from the XVII century in order to perfect
their knowledge. This journey could last just a few months
or even several years. The final destination was usually
Italy. During the XIX century, most educated young Europeans undertook the Grand Tour. Later, it also became
the fashion for young women. A trip to Italy with the unmarried aunt as chaperon was part of the upper-class lady’s
education. The expression Grand Tour, appears to have
come from The Voyage of Italy a guide by Richard Lassels,
published in 1670. The success of Thomas Coryat’s book,
Coryat’s Crudities is often considered as the beginning of
the Grand Tour mania. Towards the end of the 18th century
every cultured respected European gentleman had to undertake at least one trip to Italy, country full of contexts – testimonies of its classical past, pastoral landscapes and always
alive with festivities, theatre performances and musicals.
Umbria, practically necessary to pass through on the road
leading to Rome, plays a central role in all itineraries. Undoubtedly this also benefitted its popularity as a passage of the
Grand Tour. The picturesque and sublime much sought after
by travellers, are two aspects of a certain landscape beauty
which can definitely be found in Umbria.
The transit in southern Umbria, along the via Flaminia, first
touches on Foligno and then Spoleto, but the sublime is definitely reached when arriving at the Valnerina valley.
Grand Tour rando is a
tourist proposal for all
those who aware that the
journey is more important than
the destination and that in
order to know and appreciate a
region it is necessary to live it
The Marmore Waterfalls is one of the most fascinating and
wonderful spectacles of nature: an enormous mass of foaming
water plummeting to the narrow Nera valley below with three
successive drops, for a total of 165 meters, a true and proper
spectacle of light and sound. From Hans Christian Andersen
to Wilhelm Heinse, from Chateaubriand to De Sade, from
Goethe up to Lord Byron, practically all writers that visit the
Valnerina are spell-bound by this spectacle and feel obliged
to put its effect down in words. George Byron’s ode is famous
throughout the world, included in Childe Harold’s work Pilgrimage. The stretch from Terni to Narni irremediably passes
by the Bridge of Augustus, a work from the classical age that
is mainly appreciated by the new pilgrims: painted many times
(by Corot among others), and therefore reproduced in prints
ready to be hung up at home. Some tourists are also familiar
with the age-old Flaminia itinerary, and know that this bridge
linked Narni to another very important Roman site of that era,
excavated in the middle of the 18th century: Carsulae. Some
tourists (especially English) that prefer to reach Rome via the
ancient Via Francigena, are fatally attracted by Orvieto and
its neighbouring areas, Lake Corbara being in prime position,
while others venture along the roads that link the city of the
Duomo (Cathedral) to Amelia, seeking out other Roman sites.
As far as Orvieto is concerned, its Etruscan past is worthy of
note, but the magnificent Medieval part of the city does not
go unnoticed: from the tuff stone rises the imposing Duomo
of Maitani and Simone Martini.
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We are the bicycle defeating space and time:
alone, without even touching the ground
that our wheels fly lightly over.
Alfredo Oriani, La bicicletta, 1902
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Umbria
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oday it is possible to rediscover and relive the experience
of the Grand Tour travellers thanks to a proposal that
blends the slow yet efficacious flow of cyclosportives, able
to reach anywhere under their own steam, with the curiosity
and awareness of the new millennium travellers. Umbria
awaits them with a land full of surprises offering an enjoyable vacation with its sport, nature, wine and food, art and
relax in a wonderful naturalistic and environmental setting
of extraordinary beauty and uniqueness. The breathtaking
spectacle of the Marmore waterfalls, and surrounding rivers
and gushing streams of the Nera river park, in the midst of
mountains are age-old paths full of greenery leading to small
mediaeval hamlets perched on the hillsides surrounded by
olive groves and vineyards. And, just a few kilometers away,
Roar of waters! from
the headlong height
Velino cleaves the wave-worn
precipice. the fall of waters!
rapid as light, the flashing
mass foams shaking the abyss.
the hell of waters!”
Lord Byron
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A land to discover
the umbrian, roman and etruscan archeological sites, from
Carsulae to Ocriculum, as far as the necropolis of Orvieto
and the important museums of Amelia and Terni; the fortresses and castles of Narni, Terni and Orvieto, the magnificent romanesque and gothic churches, franciscan hermitages,
the enchanting atmosphere of the many mediaeval villages
such as Stroncone, Narni and San Gemini. all enclosed in a
unique land, far from the madding crowd. The countryside
and agricultural landscape, the stretches of water offered by
the lakes of Piediluco and Corbara, splendid nature such as
the protected areas of the Alviano Oasis or the fascination of
the Valnerina valley; ending up with the thousands of colours
and scents, simple values of the past, historical, artistic and
cultural testimonies: a reinvigorating scenario, ideal for a relaxing holiday to be enjoyed slowly. In this generous land of
flavours, in a cordial and family atmosphere, the new travellers
find a simple and genuine cuisine, with typical local produce,
oil, bread, wine, truffles, cold cuts and cheese: a unique way
of pleasantly winding up one’s day. You can stay in a hotel,
agritourism, country house, holiday home and camp site; all
offering high quality services and facilities combined with a
warm welcome and hospitality in the best umbrian tradition.
The Circuit
The Grand Tour Rando is an asphalt circuit starting from the Marmore Waterfalls, linking
the main tourist attractions of a vast area including the lowland Nera valley and the
central lowlands of the Tiber valley.
Marmore Waterfalls, Piediluco Lake, Augustus Bridge, Nera Gorge, Alviano Oasis, Corbara
Lake, Monte Peglia, Dunarobba, Carsulae; and the historical centres of Terni, Arrone,
Piediluco, Stroncone, Narni, Amelia, Lugnano in Teverina, Baschi, Orvieto, Castel Viscardo,
Ficulle, Fabro, Monteleone di Orvieto, Montegabbione, Civitella del Lago, Melezzole, Avigliano
Umbro, Montecastrilli, Acquasparta, San Gemini and Cesi.
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Umbria
discover the art of living
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A
different
cycling
the randonnée
In Italy cycling tourism was born at the end of the
XIX century. In 1897 a group of cyclists left Rome
to attempt to cover the 230 km to Naples in one
day, accomplishing what is historically considered
as being the first long-range cycling excursion of
a group of people: the task, thought to be truly
audacious, gave origin to the use of the Latin
term “Audax” as the description of group cycling
excursions covering 200 km from sunrise to sunset.
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The randonneur discipline was born
in France in 1904 established by Henry
Desgranges who had established the Tour of
France the previous year”
T
he randonneur discipline was born in France in 1904,
in the framework of long-distance racing, organised by
Henry Desgranges (who had also organised the Tour of France
the previous year). The rules of randonnée are defined by the
Audax Club Parisien, association which was also founded in
1904. In 1921, the Club, established the “Brevets Randonneurs
Français”, which consists of certifications awarded to those
athletes that succeeded in covering the estimated distances
of the various events according to the relative schedules; in
1983 the certifications became brm “Brevets Randonneurs
Mondiaux”. The year after the number of countries adhering
to this formula increased. Italy, although having given birth
to the discipline only joined in 1998 giving life to the ARI,
“Audax Randonnée Italia”. The main event of this movement
is the paris-brest-paris that is held every four years and attracts participants from all over the world. The last edition held
in 2011, witnessed the participation of nearly 6000 cyclists of
which over two thirds completed the whole itinerary of 1250 km
within a maximum of 90 hours, The fastest took only 50 hours!
In Europe other Super Randonnée are held among which is the
1001Mile (1600 km) that takes place in Italy, and is considered
the most extreme in the continent for distance and altimetry.
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the rando spirit
Randonnée:
neither fast
nor slow,
but far
The discovery of a different cycling not exasperated by
competition, classifications and starting grids, yet not for this less
demanding or severe
Where the person at your side is not a rival to be
beaten but is a travel companion
Where whatever position you arrive at is not
important but only to arrive
Where you stop and rest wherever you fancy
Where nobody gets upset if you don’t ride
hard, and maybe even offers you his wheel so you find
the going less tiring
Where every now and then or maybe often, you lift up your
eyes from the asphalt and look, see and understand
the places and make them yours
Who wishes to travel and try less-known roads,
takes a bicycle, trains and joins a Randonnée
It is an alternative to fast tourism leading you
everywhere to take a photograph and share the beauty of the
places with your travel companions that pedal
at your same speed
And to cycle alone or in a group down back
roads without much traffic, where the bicycle is
the true and proper Queen of the road and the cyclist its
custodian that experiences places, landscapes, cultures
and the sense of travelling
Where competition does not count, but an
attempt to prove oneself and go
beyond one’s limits
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But you must remember that a similar adventure cannot be improvised: the distance
and difference in height call for an excellent
physical condition tuned to resistance.
Randonnée
brevets
in Italy
L’ari (Audax Randonnée Italia) is the
Italian reference body recognised at an
international level for the control and
registration of randonnèe brevets.
It has the recognised legal status of
association and has representative
bodies throughout Italy. The Board of
Directors is composed of representatives
of the brevet organizing companies.
is the only Italian company
recognised by acp (Audax Club
Parisienne) and brm (Brevet Randonneur
Mondiaux), it has deposited the title
“randonnée brevet”, therefore this
wording can only be used by asd
organizers that add their events to the
Italian ari agenda respecting its rules.
asd bikemotion is an ari partner.
ari
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> L’ASD Bikemotion
is responsible for
organisation of the event
(www.bikemotion.it)
Randonnée brevet
8 September 2013
From this date onwards it will take place
the first Sunday of September
O
n 8 September 2013 a Randonnée Brevet of 212 km
with 3500 m difference in height will be held on
the Gran Tour circuit. The Brevet is ARI (Audax
Randonnée Italia) certified and, from 2014, will become part
of the Italian Championship with the 200 km circuit and of
the Extreme Challenge Italia with the 300 km circuit with
a difference in height of 5700 m. To obtain the two brevets
it is necessary to follow ARI regulations in all points. From
9 September 2013 the Permanent ARIP Brevet will be established for both circuits.
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hand of the randonnée cyclist
book
Who can take part in randonnée brevets?
All cyclists aged over 18 and under 75. They must have an ASD member card affiliated
to an EPS body. Have a medical certificate issued by a sports doctor or GP.
What does being on a free personal excursion mean?
The cyclist is considered a normal road user, who must respect traffic rules, receiving
no preferential treatment on randonnée brevet roads he/she takes.
What are the average and relative times to respect?
The average minimum timing is 15 km/h the maximum average timing is 33km/h.
How do starting times, transit checks and arrivals work?
Starting time takes place in a space of maximum 1 (one) hour from the beginning to the
end. Transit and arrival times are indicated with two values: minimum and maximum, the
cyclist must never have a value of time below the minimum and higher than the maximum.
The minimum and maximum values of time at checkpoints and upon arrival always start
from the value of time at the starting point and never at the end.
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Standard
Randonnée
Brevet
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start / finish
Monteleone
d’Orvieto
Parrano
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Montegabbione
Castel Viscardo
Orvieto
Casteltodino
Porano
Guardea
Oasi
di Alviano
Cascata delle Marmore
Giove
Penna
in Teverina
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The hills
212 Km
3500 m difference in height
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max. slope
Forca d’Arrone
260 m
6 km
5,0 %
7%
Stroncone
270 m
7,7 km
4,3 %
6%
S. Urbano
260 m
8 km
4,1 %
8%
Montoro
170 m
3,4 km
6,0 %
12 %
Civitella del Lago
732 m
11 km
6,0 %
11 %
Carsulae
188 m
6 km
4,5 %
8%
Cesi
255 m
4,2 km
7,0 %
12 %
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Castel Viscardo
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Carsulae
Guardea
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Otricoli
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Vasciano
Calvi dell’Umbria
the hills
317 Km
5700 m difference in height
Grand Tour Rando
difference
in height
length
slope
max. slope
Forca d’Arrone
260 m
6 km
5,0 %
7%
Stroncone
270 m
7,7 km
4,3 %
6%
S. Urbano
260 m
8 km
4,1 %
8%
Montoro
170 m
3,4 km
6,0 %
12 %
Castel Viscardo
320 m
8 km
5,0 %
11 %
Ficulle
340 m
7,2 km
5,5 %
11 %
Monteleone di Orvieto
240 m
6,4 km
4,5 %
12 %
15 km
4,5 %
9%
732 m
11 km
6,0 %
11 %
Carsulae
188 m
6 km
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8%
Cesi
255 m
4,2 km
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12 %
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None of our daily sufferings can resist a
good pedal. Sadness, the blues... let’s mount
our bicycles and a veil seems to lift as soon as we
start pedalling.
Didier Tronchet, Piccolo trattato di ciclosofia, 2000
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starts from the lower viewpoint
(belvedere inferiore) of the
Marmore Waterfalls. It joins the SS Valnerina (state highway) and
goes along a flat stretch as far as a roundabout. Right turn towards
Arrone and, once over the bridge of the Nera river, it passes through
the village. Carrying on past a crossroads and always straight on
in direction Piediluco.
Here the first upward slope begins. It is called Forca d’Arrone, famous because the Tour of Italy has often passed here. Once on top
there is a magnificent view, then downwards towards Piediluco Lake.
At the bottom of the slope, right at the crossroads and shortly after
left towards the village of Piediluco, it goes right through this village
and comes out once again, after passing a canal, onto the country
road, taking a left towards Terni. The circuit is flat as far as the village
of Marmore (where it is possible to visit the higher viewpoint of the
Waterfall) and after a few bends it starts downwards towards Terni.
Arriving at a large roundabout it proceeds straight along a wide avenue and, after having gone past a crossroads with traffic lights, it
carries straight alongside a public park as far as a roundabout. Then
right and, shortly afterwards, left at the traffic lights and left again
taking the road that goes running along the basilica of St. Valentine
and carries on to Stroncone. This part is slightly upward and once
having passed a bridge on the right becomes steeper as far as the
village centre. From here it goes down with two hairpin bends to
then go left towards Coppe and, shortly afterwards, right towards
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Grand Tour Rando the involved places
Vascigliano. This part goes steeply downward, passes through the
village of Colmartino as far as a crossroads where it turns right. Then
there is a flat part, at the first junction, left turn towards S. Urbano.
After a flat part it begins to climb up as far as Ville di Vasciano, and
then, after the turn off for the Speco Francescano (Fransican sanctuary), it continues along an undulating road full of bends until Narni.
Once through the town it goes down towards the Nera river and goes
under the Augustus Bridge to then continue towards Stifone on a flat
road. Once past the town that overlooks an artificial turquoise coloured lake, it carries on turning right towards Montoro. At first the road
going up to the town is steep but then becomes softer and undulating
joining the road to Amelia on the left reaching Amelia via Fornole.
It enters Amelia by a side gate on a panoramic road that takes us
downwards to the main gate. Then it turns right and goes along
a long stretch of the ss 205 that goes to Orvieto. After Lugnano
in Teverina it turns left for Alviano which it passes through shortly
afterwards going downward as far as Alviano Scalo where it turns
right and goes along a flat stretch running along the Alviano oasis.
Staying in this direction we arrive at Baschi and shortly afterwards,
a crossroads taking a right towards Corbara lake (direction Todi).
It goes past the dam and, immediately after Corbara carries on to
Orvieto on an asphalted country road that goes up and down until
Ciconia. It turns left and crosses the Tiber and, at the roundabout,
takes the ss 71 going to Viterbo and, arriving at a junction, right
turn to climb up to Orvieto.
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Having passed the Roman gate it enters Orvieto and goes through
the historical centre until the Cathedral. Going along Corso Cavour
it leaves the town walls and goes right and shortly after on the left
towards Sferracavallo and left again towards Castel Viscardo. After
a flat stretch the upward slope leading to the town starts. From the
roundabout in direction Monterubiaglio as far as the junction (a left
U bend) for the railway station of Allerona. Once here it goes right
and, passing under the railway track takes the road for Ficulle. A
long upward slope starts ending at the crossroads with the SS
71. It goes left and after Ficulle goes down towards Fabro Scalo.
At the roundabout it goes straight on towards Monteleone di Orvieto
which is reached after a flat stretch and a long upward slope. Having
arrived at the town, at the roundabout, it turns right towards Perugia and immediately right again towards Montegabbione. It goes
through the small town and proceeds along a very undulated road
with short but steep upward slopes until the crossroads with the SP
57. It then goes right and the upward climb to Monte Peglia begins.
After the antennas it goes down towards Orvieto and at Colonnetta
di Prodo takes a left turn towards Fossatello and then Corbara. At
Corbara it goes left towards the dam, after passing the dam it goes
left towards Todi. It follows the lake for a stretch until reaching the
right turn for Civitella del Lago. Here a long upward climb starts
that finishes a few kilometres after the town and joins the SP 34.
It takes a left turn and after a downhill stretch turns right (U bend)
towards Melezzole. This is an undulated stretch and having passed
Toscolano starts downhill until dell’Aquila. It carries on for Avigliano Umbro and, after having touched the village of Dunarobba,
at the junction, it goes right for Montecastrilli. It goes through the
town and proceeds in the direction of Casteltodino. Here it goes
left and goes downhill towards Acquasparta and passes through
the town as far as the crossroads with via Tiberina where it goes
right towards San Gemini. After a short flat stretch it heads left
passing under the E 45 and continues towards Cesi. After a short
slight slope the climb up to the Archaeological Park of Carsulae
starts followed by a few kilometres to the turnoff for San Gemini.
It goes right and proceeds down to the water mineral springs. Here
we join via Tiberina once again which goes on a downhill stretch
as far as San Gemini and then, past the village, after a wide bend,
turns left towards Terni. The downwards slope continues until the
industrial zone of San Gemini. Take the road on the left to Collestacio going up as far as the turn-off then go right for ‘strada di
Vagoti’. On the left go under the underpass and join the ‘strada di
Mazzamorello’ on the right and carry on until the station of Cesi,
go past and take ‘strada della Pittura’ on the left.
This is the last challenging part. Having reached the top it follows
the large walls and comes out onto SP 22 and turns right towards
Terni. It goes slightly downhill and then left towards Terni along a
by-road running alongside the railway track. It goes through Terni
and takes the SS Valnerina and after 7 km. returns to the Marmore
Waterfalls. A journey of 317 km.
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Permanent
Randonnée
Brevet
To grant a slow use of the land with a “rando” spirit the Grand
Tour Permanent Brevet has been established that retraces
the Randonnée circuit which is held on the first Sunday of
September. There are two circuits, one of 212 km and the other
of 317 km (Grand Tour Extreme) with a difference in height of
3500 and 5700 m., but can be performed throughout the year
with different modalities:
24
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7
days
With
other
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With randonneur bike in 24 hours
(to obtain the randonnée brevet)
With bike as a vagabond rider for more
than 1 day to a maximum of 7
(for the cyclosportive certificate)
With other means (electric or also
powered bikes) but with the same
modalities as the cyclosportives (to obtain
the vagabond rider certificate)
La Scarzuola
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Castel Viscardo
6
Duomo
di Orvieto
Orvieto
Acquasparta
Porano
Casteltodino
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Carsulae
Ferentillo
Guardea
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di Alviano
Basilica
di San Valentino
Il Germanico
Ponte
d’Augusto
Giove
Cascata
delle Marmore
Collescipoli
Penna
in Teverina
Speco di
San Francesco
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Quadrant 1
Cascata
delle Marmore
Quadrant 2
Ponte
d’Augusto
Otricoli
Quadrant 3
Germanico
di Amelia
Quadrant 4
Duomo
di Orvieto
Calvi dell’Umbria
Quadrant 5
Scarzuola
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Quadrant 6
Carsulae
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how
to plan
your trip
The journey can start from any Rando Point along the circuit or from the
Rando Station chosen for the first overnight stay. To obtain the Vagabond
Rider Certificate it is necessary to finish the circuit in one of the Rando
Points or Rando Stations inside the area you started off from.
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The area of the Grand Tour is subdivided into six quadrants inside
of which the circuit of the permanent brevet has been laid out.
Along this
circuit
there are:
point
Permanent certification points along
the circuit. There are shops, mainly
cafeterias, equipped to stamp and
validate the transit according to
regulations. there are several in each
area so randos can choose where they
want to stop.
The map of
the journey
station
Hotels, agritourisms, restaurants
etc... where it is possible to stop
off for lunch or stay the night not
necessarily near the circuit.
service
Technical support structures
(d,y,e, bike repair shops, bike
and ebike hire, entourage and
guide service ) also these are not
necessarily situated along the
circuit but are within easy reach.
Having arrived at the Brevet area and having settled into the
Rando Station of your choice booked among the affiliated
structures, you pick up your Grand Tour Rando kit and
consult the Map of the Journey deciding which stop offs to
make and the objective you wish to achieve..
The ARI Permanent Brevet is obtained by the randonneur
that completes the Grand Tour in the times and modalities
according to ARI.
The The Vagabond Rider Certificate is awarded to the
cyclist or the rider of an electric or power bike, that covers the
Grand Tour personally deciding on the schedule, stop offs and
number of legs.
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Transit along the circuit, for those wishing to obtain the Brevet or
Certificate, is registered by means of a stamp that the operator of
the Rando Point will apply on the Travel Map. The Rando Points are
situated along the circuit and can be recognised by special window
stickers. Also the Rando Stations can certify the transit.
At the end of the journey a copy of the Travel Diary with the
seven stamps has to be handed in at one of the Rando Points
which is qualified for the final certification or email a copy to ASD
Bikemotion. The ARI Brevet or Vagabond Rider Certificate shall be
issued online or sent to the qualified participant.
Road Sweet Road
The Permanent Grand Tour Brevet is part of ARI’s “Road Sweet Road”project with the aim of creating a
wide national network of theme circuits being mostly regional with the exception of the 1001Mile Italy
main circuit. The secret and guarantee of the appropriateness of these circuits come from the experience
matured in the organisation of randonnée brevets and by the mapping carried out through numerous
cycling inspections able to indicate low density roads and places of special interest and beauty.
In this way roads play a useful and protective role for culture and are at the disposal of all those that love
slow travel, cultured and curious enough to venture out mainly by bike but that’s not all. The Grand Tour
can be undertaken in various ways: by a randonnée brevet, alone or with a group of friends, in daytime
and at night, with or without the tour operator, but always paying great attention to interpreting and
understanding its character, capturing the spirit of the places passed through. The Grand Tour circuit has
all of these characteristics.
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The
Rando
Book
All the information you need
The Rando Book, handed out in the Rando Point or
Rando Station of departure provides all the information in
order to undertake the journey and contains:
the outline of the circuit on a map indicating
all the Rando Stations and Rando Points as well
as suggesting places of interest to visit or proposals
of off the track itineraries which are nearly all
downloadable from internet.
the Road Book with all necessary
technical indications: localities,
direction of travel, partial and total km,
characteristics of the various tracts, hills, level of
difficulty and vehicle traffic indexes as a security
parameter.
the progressive charting of the journey with
all the useful news to stop at places of historical,
artistic and environmental interest or to freshen up
and rest in affiliated cafes, restaurants, etc.
Warnings
All routes are indicated
by GPS and over time
could be modified
due to choices of the
various administrations
controlling the roads. Every
modification and change
will be indicated on the
website.
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tourist
packages
1
from
to
It is possible
to book
packages
such as:
2
nights
One or two nights in one of the
affiliated accommodations with
departure from any of the Rando
Points along the circuit
da
a
from
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to
nights
From two to seven nights with
accommodation (always different) with
baggage transport from structure to
structure and departing from any of
the Rando Points or Rando Stations
along the circuit
The first proposal is reserved for all
*randonneurs
wishing to participate in the ACP
Randonnée brevet on the set date every year,
or wishing to obtain the ARIP Permanent brevet
throughout the year.
** The second proposal is reserved for all
those wishing to spend a different kind of
holiday following the rules of the permanent
Brevet to obtain the grand tour Vagabond Rider
certificate. In this case it is possible to plan the
various legs freely choosing the Rando Stations
(from the internet site list) where to stop off and
stay the night, or choose among the various preplanned packages that will be offered according
to a set programme and calendar, including
transport service and bike hire.
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ebike
The Grand Tour Rando, is an experience
not only for randonneurs and trained
cyclists but also for those who are just
simply interested in the journey and do
not mind a bit of exercise to keep fit so
want to use electric or powered bikes.
Differently to other motor vehicles,
ebikes have to be pedalled. the electric
motor does not completely substitute
muscle force but intervenes only
as an aid to decrease or eliminate
exertion. modern ebikes have an
autonomy of 100 km and can easily
be used to obtain the Vagabond Rider
Certificate by organizing the journey
in longer lasting stages or purchasing
specific packages that also include
ebike hire.
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Coception and executive project
Monteanalogo Srl
(Valter Ballarini)
Information and booking
Ditt Distretto Integrato Turistico della Provincia di Terni
0744.431949 - [email protected]
Technical information
ASD Bikemotion
393.8194100 - [email protected]
Randonnée 8 settembre 2013 enrollment
Rando Card request:
www.audaxitalia.it
In collaboration with
Comuni
della Provincia
di Terni
Provincia
di Terni
www.grandtourrando.com
Editorial project
Vanni Editore Srl
(Emanuele Serra, graphic design
Elena Chiocchia, editorial coordination)
Unione
Europea
Repubblica
Italiana
Regione
Umbria
«Using a bicycle personalizes the world,
it brings it closer, more understandable,
more indispensable, it sharpens
our attention towards the tiniest
detail and enlightens our sense of
awareness. Pedalling means habitually
experimenting the notion of energy,
of our belonging to the world.
A world not disturbed by walls, by
motors or the media, but lived as a
personal recreational space. One feels
pervaded with a feeling of innovation,
riding the means of empirical discovery.
One can ride through the environment
cyclically, like a commuter, or
cyclistically, like an explorer!»
(Lo zen e l’arte di andare in bicicletta,
Claude Marthaler, Ediciclo 2010)