Registrations open on Wednesday, November 5: riders will once again face the original course with the climb up Gorolo, in a special edition also celebrating 60 years of Fausto Coppi
The 2026 Nove Colli will be an even more special event on Sunday, May 24, a celebration along the most beautiful roads of Romagna. The oldest Granfondo reaches its 55th edition, while the Fausto Coppi celebrates 60 years of activity. Many new features and surprises will be revealed in the coming months, but the first is already official: a return to tradition. Riders will once again climb Gorolo, as the route is restored to its original design. Thanks to the work of the Province of Forlì-Cesena and local administrations, the roads are now back in excellent condition after the severe weather events of recent years.
LONG ROUTE
A race that challenges any athlete, even the most prepared ones, but undoubtedly offers unforgettable emotions.
Length: 200 Km
Maximum height: 791 m
Difference in altitude:3814 m
Max slope: 18 %
Length: 200 Km
Maximum height: 791 m
Difference in altitude:3814 m
Max slope: 18 %
Parcours
The route starts from Cesenatico’s Colonia Agip, covering a distance of 28 km at a very high average speed (over 40 km/h), using the slipstreams of other cyclists and arriving at the first climb towards Bertinoro.
km 37: Polenta
The first ascent of the Nove Colli begins near Bertinoro. The climb covers a distance of 8 km with an average gradient of 3% and a maximum gradient of 13%, for a total 227-metre elevation gain.
The first ascent of the Nove Colli begins near Bertinoro. The climb covers a distance of 8 km with an average gradient of 3% and a maximum gradient of 13%, for a total 227-metre elevation gain.
km 65: Pieve di Rivoschio
Around Piandispino, another 8 km climb begins: the average gradient is 4.7% with the maximum reaching 9%, for a total 307-metre elevation gain.
Around Piandispino, another 8 km climb begins: the average gradient is 4.7% with the maximum reaching 9%, for a total 307-metre elevation gain.
km 77: Ciola
After Linaro the route reaches the Ciola ascent: the climb covers a distance of 6 km, with an elevation gain of 313 metres. The average gradient is 5.5% and the maximum gradient is 11%.
After Linaro the route reaches the Ciola ascent: the climb covers a distance of 6 km, with an elevation gain of 313 metres. The average gradient is 5.5% and the maximum gradient is 11%.
km 91: Barbotto
This is probably the most challenging and characteristic ascent. It climbs 372 metres in just 5.5 km. The maximum gradient is as steep as 18%, while the average is 6.9%.
This is probably the most challenging and characteristic ascent. It climbs 372 metres in just 5.5 km. The maximum gradient is as steep as 18%, while the average is 6.9%.
km 102: Montetiffi
Located in the municipality of Sogliano, this is a short 3 km climb, but with a maximum gradient reaching 16% and an average gradient of 5.8%.
Located in the municipality of Sogliano, this is a short 3 km climb, but with a maximum gradient reaching 16% and an average gradient of 5.8%.
km 111: Perticara
After Montetiffi the route reaches Perticara, near Novafeltria. The average gradient is 4.1% while the maximum gradient is 12%, with an elevation gain of almost 370 metres.
After Montetiffi the route reaches Perticara, near Novafeltria. The average gradient is 4.1% while the maximum gradient is 12%, with an elevation gain of almost 370 metres.
km 130: Monte Pugliano
This is the greatest elevation gain in the Nove Colli, climbing 511 metres in just 9 km, the result of an average gradient of 5.6%. The maximum gradient reaches 12%.
This is the greatest elevation gain in the Nove Colli, climbing 511 metres in just 9 km, the result of an average gradient of 5.6%. The maximum gradient reaches 12%.
km 144: Passo delle siepi
This 4 km ascent begins after passing Secchiano. The average gradient is 5.8%, while the maximum is "only" 7%.
This 4 km ascent begins after passing Secchiano. The average gradient is 5.8%, while the maximum is "only" 7%.
km 162: Gorolo
The final effort of the Nove Colli is also one of the hardest. A relatively short 4-km climb, featuring a wall that reaches 17%, with an average gradient of 6%.
The final effort of the Nove Colli is also one of the hardest. A relatively short 4-km climb, featuring a wall that reaches 17%, with an average gradient of 6%.
MEDIUM ROUTE
A shorter but challenging course that offers emotions and still challenges every type of athlete
Length: 137 Km
Maximum height: 507 m
Difference in altitude: 1872 m
Max slope: 18 %
Length: 137 Km
Maximum height: 507 m
Difference in altitude: 1872 m
Max slope: 18 %
Parcours
The route starts from Cesenatico’s Colonia Agip covering a distance of 28 km at a very high average speed (over 40 km/h), using the slipstreams of other cyclists and arriving at the first climb towards Bertinoro.
km 37: Polenta
The first ascent of the Nove Colli begins near Bertinoro. The climb covers a distance of 8 km with an average gradient of 3% and a maximum gradient of 13%, for a total 227-metre elevation gain.
The first ascent of the Nove Colli begins near Bertinoro. The climb covers a distance of 8 km with an average gradient of 3% and a maximum gradient of 13%, for a total 227-metre elevation gain.
km 65: Pieve di Rivoschio
Around Piandispino, another 8 km climb begins: the average gradient is 4.7% with the maximum reaching 9%, for a total 307-metre elevation gain.
Around Piandispino, another 8 km climb begins: the average gradient is 4.7% with the maximum reaching 9%, for a total 307-metre elevation gain.
km 77: Ciola
After Linaro the route reaches the Ciola ascent: the climb covers a distance of 6 km, with an elevation gain of 313 metres. The average gradient is 5.5% and the maximum gradient is 11%.
After Linaro the route reaches the Ciola ascent: the climb covers a distance of 6 km, with an elevation gain of 313 metres. The average gradient is 5.5% and the maximum gradient is 11%.
km 91: Barbotto
This is probably the most challenging and characteristic ascent. It climbs 372 metres in just 5.5 km. The maximum gradient is as steep as 18%, while the average is 6.9%.
This is probably the most challenging and characteristic ascent. It climbs 372 metres in just 5.5 km. The maximum gradient is as steep as 18%, while the average is 6.9%.
GRAVEL ROUTE
Length: 107 Km
Maximum height: 450 m
Difference in altitude: 1798 m
Max slope: 16 %
Maximum height: 450 m
Difference in altitude: 1798 m
Max slope: 16 %
The Nove Colli Gravel starts and finishes at the historic Colonia Agip in Cesenatico, together with the riders of the classic routes, offering a unique adventure between the sea and the hinterland. These loops, unfolding along mixed terrains, take gravel riders through breathtaking landscapes, combining the charm of the coast with the authenticity of the Romagna hills.Get ready to discover the Nove Colli through an experience that blends sport and nature, along routes designed for gravel enthusiasts and for those who want to explore the region in a different way.