Private Ghost Town Bike Tour: Fabriano and Genga

The villages here are abandoned, and the forest has reclaimed the paths between them.

A full-day private bike tour from Fabriano through remote Marche landscapes to a ghost town in Genga and the trails leading to Frasassi Caves, with a live guide in English, Italian or German and insurance included. The route adapts to your fitness level: pick the easy ride if you want a gentler pace, or the medium route if you're an experienced rider looking for challenge. Children from age 8 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Fabriano and Genga by bike

• Start at Via Ermanno Casoli, Fabriano
• Excursion in Marche heart landscapes
• Explore paths to Frasassi caves
• Ride from Fabriano to Genga ghost town
• Pass by abbey on easy ride

The experience

You start in Fabriano and ride forest paths toward Genga, following the same routes that once led locals to discover the Frasassi Caves. The landscape shifts as you go: cultivated land gives way to wild nature, and the villages you pass through feel frozen in time. A live guide leads the way and explains what you're riding through, adjusting the pace and terrain to match whether you chose the easy or medium option at checkout. The guide speaks English, Italian or German.

The two routes share the same starting point and the same destination (the ghost town and the Frasassi Caves area), but differ in how you get there. The easy ride passes by an abbey and takes a gentler line through the forest. The medium route challenges experienced riders with steeper terrain and more technical sections. Either way, you're riding on paths most tourists never find, discovering landscapes where time seems to have stopped. Insurance is included in the price.

The tour runs 5 to 6 hours total. You can rent a Bianchi E-Bike from the operator if you don't have your own bike, though that costs extra. Bring water and wear shoes with grip. The paths are real forest trails, not paved roads. The guide will tell you what to expect before you start, so you know whether the easy or medium route fits your day.

What’s included

• Live guide in your choice of English, Italian or German.
• insurance coverage.
• route adapted to your fitness level.

Options for this experience

2 options

The Ghost Town - MediumGuide in English, German or Italian · 09:00E-Bike: Bike rental is not part of the price, so get in touch with us if you want an E-Bike. Level: This tour is rated medium, so you must be comfortable riding a mountain bike on single tracks and steep slopes.

The Ghost Town - EasyGuide in English, German or Italian · 09:00Duration: 6 hours. E-Bike: You may rent an E-Bike from us, but note that rental is not included in the booking price. Level: This tour is rated easy and suits everyone, with no specific technical MTB skills needed.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Youth (8 to 17 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Basecamp523

Is this one for you?Choose the easy route if you want a full day of riding without steep climbs, or pick the medium route if you're comfortable on a bike and want the forest terrain to push you. Either way, the guide adjusts the pace to keep you safe on paths that aren't marked for tourists.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 17 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the easy and medium routes on this bike tour?

The easy route passes by an abbey and follows a gentler line through the forest, while the medium route includes steeper terrain and more technical sections for experienced riders. Both start and end at the same places (Fabriano and the ghost town near Frasassi Caves), but take different paths to get there.

Can I rent a bike for this tour, or do I need to bring my own?

You can rent a Bianchi E-Bike from the operator, though this costs 45 euros extra and is not included in the tour price. If you have your own bike, bring it along.

What are the Frasassi Caves, and do I go inside them on this tour?

Frasassi Caves are a major underground cave system in the Genga area. The tour follows the forest paths that lead to the caves and the surrounding landscape, so you see the area where they're located. The itinerary focuses on the bike ride and the ghost town rather than a cave descent.