The best MTB trails around Modigliana

This cross was restored by my great-uncle Don Giovanni Tassinari, parish priest of Pereta in 1941... the plaque at the base of the Cross commemorates him

Modigliana overlooks a historic town in the so-called Tuscan Romagna (until 1923 it was in the province of Florence), a place of enchantment and the birthplace of the painter Silvestro Lega, author of famous portraits of Mazzini and Garibaldi, to whom the civic art gallery in the Palazzo Pretorio, which once belonged to the Guidi counts, was dedicated: the typical sweet, the mandorlato, is a must-try.

100th anniversary redemption cross

La Collinaccia is a large red house located near Passo della Collina, on the border between Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany. Part of the Villa La Collina estate, Collinaccia serves as a landmark for hikers exploring the trails in the area. Walking along the fence of the Villa, visitors reach Collinaccia, from which various nature trails branch out. The area offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and is an ideal spot for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. ============= The Collinaccia is a large red house located near Passo della Collina, on the border between Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany. Part of the Villa La Collina estate, Collinaccia serves as a landmark for hikers exploring the trails in the area. Following the fence of Villa La Collina, visitors reach Collinaccia, from which various nature trails branch out. The area offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and is an ideal spot for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

There are moments that transform a simple stretch of road into a mythical place. On January 12, 2025, Francesco Galassi wrote a page in mountain bike history by tackling this curve with a trajectory bordering on the impossible. After the crazy speed accumulated along the rapid Via Frati, the rider tackled the braking with absolute mastery, defying gravity and taming the trajectory with control worthy of the greatest in motorsport. Like a wave breaking on the cliff, his bike almost grazed the side wall, using it as a natural parabolic. A spectacular technical gesture, an action destined to become legend. Since that day, this curve has borne his name: Curva Galassi, an eternal tribute to skill, courage and speed. Anyone who passes by here, know that they are pedaling on a track where audacity has left its mark. ================= There are moments that turn an ordinary stretch of road into a legendary place. On January 12, 2025, Francesco Galassi made history in mountain biking by tackling this curve with an almost impossible trajectory. After tearing down the fast Via Frati at breakneck speed, the rider executed a masterful braking maneuver, defying gravity and controlling his line with the precision of a motorsport champion. Like a wave crashing against the cliffs, his bike nearly kissed the sidewall, using it as a natural parabolic turn. A breathtaking display of skill, a move destined for legend. From that day on, this curve bears his name: Galassi Curve, an eternal tribute to skill, courage, and speed. Whoever rides here should know they are on a track where bravery left its mark.

Beautiful panorama along the Strada del sole, just below Monte Monsignano

Impressive oak tree marked by signs along the path.

Dirt road that branches off and rejoins the provincial road. It passes over the summit of Monte Pratello.