THE TOUR OF THE VILLAGE
The “Tour of the Village” is a charming short-distance route that surrounds the medieval village of Montegrimano Terme, following an ancient historical trail once used before the arrival of paved roads to connect the village with the surrounding hamlets.
History and Restoration of the Path
Originally, when there were neither automobiles nor paved roads, Monte Grimano Terme could be reached from the hamlets of San Donato, Ca’Manente, and Ca’Mazza through this trail, immersed in the forest. Thanks to the work of the volunteers from Bike-Advisor, the path was restored and reopened in 2022, bringing back to light a communication route that is an integral part of the area’s history.
Technical Features of the Trail
Length: Approximately 2 kilometers
Type: Loop surrounding the village
Usage: Better suited for trekking than for MTB, due to the presence of a fairly steep descent and ascent
Recommended direction: Clockwise
Detailed Route
Starting Point: Unità d’Italia Gardens in Monte Grimano Terme
Access to the trail is through a wooden gate located in the Gardens.
Historical and Cultural Significance
The restoration of the “Tour of the Village” represents an important project for enhancing the local historical heritage. This trail is not just a hiking route, but a true time machine that allows you to walk along the same paths once used by the village’s inhabitants in past centuries.
The presence of the centuries-old oak, the small religious chapel, and the dry stone walls are testimonies to the rural life and social structure of the area before modernization. The trail passes through what was the ancient settlement of San Donato, one of the historical hamlets that surrounded the main village of Monte Grimano.
The “Tour of the Village” is an excellent opportunity to immerse oneself in nature and local history, following a short route that tells the story of centuries of mountain life and the connections between the scattered communities of the Montefeltro region.