Civitavecchia-Tolfa

A very useful route for all tourists arriving in Civitavecchia by ship or staying in this important province of Lazio for more than 1 day who wish to discover the tourist realities within reach and accessible without great difficulties with the <strong>electric bike</strong>. <strong>The full route is 43 km long with a total elevation gain of 750 m</strong>, suitable for pedelecs with batteries of 500 Watt/h or more. The starting point is Forte Michelangelo, heading towards the Lighthouse of Civitavecchia, which is 150 m above sea level. From here, one can easily reach the Provincial Road Sassicari, which intersects at the 9th Km and at 330 m elevation with the Braccianese Claudia, which we follow until the 14th Km before heading towards La Bianca, just before reaching Tolfa at an altitude of 490 m. Along this 19 km stretch, it is possible to admire from above both the panoramas of the large cruise port and the farms, woods, and valleys that strongly characterize the agricultural and artisan activities of this area. Within Tolfa, one can easily visit the <strong>Rocca dei Frangipane</strong>, from which one dominates the view of the underlying valley. I also recommend a culinary stop at <strong>Sublime</strong>, suitable for both fast food and as a restaurant to taste local products such as ham, cheese, and bread from Tolfa. I also point out the <strong>Artisan Workshop of Lamberto and Valeria Bartolozzi</strong> for purchasing the famous and indestructible <strong>Catane made of cow leather</strong> (I've had one for over 40 years). For those with some experience in mountain biking, simple <em>trails</em> can also be made in the nearby beech forest of Allumiere on Monte Urbano or more challenging ones towards the Mignone river and the Colle dei Frati. On the way back to Civitavecchia, I also recommend taking a nice bath in the sulfurous thermal waters of the <strong>Bagni della Ficoncella</strong>. The ticket costs only 3,00 euros and is open all year round and every day of the week, with a large parking area for those arriving by car or camper. To conclude the tour, a ride along the wide seafront adjacent to the port will certainly be appreciated for some <em>selfies</em> before returning home.