The race between enchanting landscapes and sophisticated hospitality
2024 programme
The extraordinary race along the millennia-old roads of “Terre di Canossa,” so called in honor of Countess Matilda, Queen of Italy in the 11th Century, is about to begin again.
The beautiful city of Forte dei Marmi, the “Pearl of Versilia”, will be the backdrop for the 2023 edition and will welcome the participants of the supertouring regularity race. Crews will be guests at the best 5-star hotels of the famous seaside city, one of the most glamorous venues on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The driving experience through iconic Italian landscapes, rolling green hills, pristine mountain passes and enchanting towns will start with the accreditation and scrutineering procedures in Viareggio, at Cittadella del Carnevale from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 27. Nestled between the Versilia Sea and the peaks of the Apuan Alps, Viareggio is famous worldwide for its wonderful carnival.
The new edition of “Terre di Canossa” will let crews experience a unique route of about 600 kilometers, designed for historic cars up to 1976 and modern supercars since 1991. Forte dei Marmi’s famous Piazza Marconi is the designated location for the start and conclusion of each leg of the race. The special opening night will take place in a marble-laden location, to celebrate the area’s most famous and valuable product.
The Marble Road, with its fascinating quarries, and the iconic Cinque Terre will be the picture-perfect scenery for the first leg. The driving day will end with an enchanting evening in the heart of Forte dei Marmi with typical Italian flavors.
The second leg will be dedicated to the Tuscan hinterland, the Apennines, Passo delle Radici and Abetone. At the end of the day the long-awaited beach party at Bambaissa in Forte dei Marmi will awe participants.
The third and final leg will be devoted to the discovery of millennial Pisa, the emblematic city of the Leaning Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The end of race lunch and awards ceremony will take place in an iconic location overlooking the Versilia Sea.
Get ready to experience an extraordinary journey and discover the true essence of Tuscany and Italy among unique historic cars and timeless emotions.
Thursday, April 18 | |
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2:00-6:00 pm
| Registration and Scrutineering at Augustus Hotel & Resort 5* |
7:30 pm
| Opening night at Twiga Beach Club Forte dei Marmi |
Overnight stay at the Augustus Hotel & Resort 5* in Forte dei Marmi
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Friday, April 19 | |
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Breakfast from 7:30 am | |
09:00 am | Start of the 1st leg from Forte dei Marmi’s Piazza Marconi |
9:15 am
| Parade in the Aeroporto Municipale di Massa-Cinquale |
10:45 am
| Parade in the city center of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana |
11:15 am
| Coffee break in the Renaissance Tuscany il Ciocco Resort |
1:30 pm
| Lunch and parade on the splendid walls of Lucca |
3:30 pm
| Parade in the city center of Montecarlo |
4:00 pm | Parade in Collodi, city of the fairy tale Pinocchio |
4:45 pm
| Coffee break in front of Ponte del Diavolo, Borgo a Mozzano |
6:15 pm
| Parade in in the city center of Camaiore |
6:30 pm
| Parade at the Cittadella del Carnevale, Viareggio |
6:45 pm
| Leg 1 arrival in Viareggio’s promenade and car display |
7:00 pm | Seaview dinner at Principino Restaurant in Viareggio
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Overnight stay at the Augustus Hotel & Resort 5* in Forte dei Marmi
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Saturday, April 20 | |
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Breakfast from 7:00 am | |
8:30 am
| Start of the 2nd leg from Forte dei Marmi’s Piazza Marconi |
9:15 am
| Parade in the enchanting Piazza degli Aranci, Massa |
9:45 am
| Parade along the marble route to reach Piazza Gramsci in Carrara |
10:30 am
| Coffe break in Piazza Matteotti, Sarzana |
12:00 pm
| Lunch by the sea in the picturesque town of Porto Venere |
1:45 pm
| Parade at the Maritime Military Arsenal in La Spezia |
3:45 pm | Coffe break in Piazza Garibaldi, Lerici |
5:45 pm | Leg 2 arrival in Forte dei Marmi’s Piazza Marconi |
7:45 pm
| Beach party at Bambaissa Beach Club, Forte dei Marmi |
Overnight stay at Augustus Hotel & Resort 5* in Forte dei Marmi | |
Sunday, April 21 | |
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Breakfast from 7:00 am | |
8:30 am | Start of the 3rd leg from Augustus Hotel, Forte dei Marmi |
9:00 am
| Parade in Piazza Taddei, Massarosa
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10:15 am
| Coffee break at the Village of “Vespa World Days”, Pontedera |
12:00 pm
| Parade in the historic art city of Pisa, in Piazza dei Cavalieri |
12:45 pm
| Final arrival at La Canniccia Motor Club in Forte dei Marmi |
1:30 pm
| Lunch and awards ceremony |
Terre di Canossa 2024 programme will be available soon!
