MoliseTrail

MoliseTrail – Petacciato, Italy

• Date: October 30 – November 3, 2026
• Location: Petacciato, Italy
• Distances: 200 km, 300 km, 400 km
• Event Type: Bikepacking

MoliseTrail is an unsupported bikepacking event exploring the Molise region of Italy, a place the organizers refer to as "the region that doesn't exist." The event is not a race; there is no timing or ranking. Instead, the focus is on the journey along ancient grassy shepherd's paths known as "tratturi," a practice of transhumance which is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Riders can choose from three different loop routes starting and finishing in Petacciato: the 200 km "Corto," the 300 km "Medio," and the 400 km "Lungo." The Corto route includes approximately 4,500 meters of elevation gain. The routes are designed to showcase local sights, including Sannite theaters, Roman ruins, and villages. Riders follow a GPX track and can switch between routes at certain points, as the courses intersect. All participants must finish by November 3rd.

The event village in Petacciato opens on October 29. The entry fee includes the GPX track, a paper map, a guide, local products, event photos, and insurance. For an additional fee, a logistics service provides access to four base camps ("riposi") in towns along the routes, offering a place to sleep indoors or in a tent. Full details and registration are available at the official event website.