The 4 Torri ('4-hills') race over 14.5 km in this amazing town nestled in Emilia-Romagna will test you over a variety of terrains from a running track, sealed roads, medieval roads and trails. However the food experiences will be the highlight of this gastronomic tour. Enough said, for now..
AUD$2,950pp Twin Share - 5 Days, 4 Nights accommodation | group training | all transfers | ALL meals every day | Guaranteed Event Entry | Sports Massage included
Day 1 - Thursday, 22 August - PAVULLO NEL FRIGNANO
2pm - You will be met at the train station at Modena, where we will drive to our accommodation (Bed and Breakfast - apartments) in Pavullo
4pm - for those that haven't ran today, we will jog around a grass course that surrounds the local airstrip (used for glider planes) where there will be a choice of a tempo run, 'efforts' or an easy jog, the last chance to get a hard session in before Sunday
Dinner we stay at our B&B tonight where we experience the first of our great dining experiences
Day 2 - Friday, 23 August - PAVULLO NEL FRIGNANO
8am - 8-12km light reconnaissance jog along the course
10am - TBC - collectively we will decide from a few options (such as the Ferrari Museum in nearby Maranello, or visit a nearby town for a snack)
Lunch we head back to Pavullo where we experience 'Vecchia Trattoria Romani', for an amazing array of local produce and wine
6pm - optional 4-8km jog (walk) around town
Dinner - we travel just outside Pavullo to dine in an enchanting castle which was frequented by Pavarotti. No menu, this is an authentic agriturismo where everything is local, produced the way it has been for centuries. A truly amazing dining experience
Day 3 - Saturday, 24 August - PAVULLO NEL FRIGNANO
8am - 6km light jog along the course before we explore the local Saturday markets
10-12pm - 30 minute complimentary massage by local physiotherapist
For lunch we head back to Pavullo where we eat at another nearby food venue that rivals any in the Emilia Romagna region
5pm - 4km walk or jog around the local airfield
Dinner is low-key tonight, we head to the local pizzeria where we dine with the locals on pizza, pasta and of course, a glass of vino or two
Day 4 - Sunday, 25 August - PAVULLO NEL FRIGNANO ‘4 Torri’
8am - we jog the short 2km trip to the start of the event
9am - Start 4 Torri
12pm - 2km jog return to B&B for tidy up and refreshment
Lunch we re-visit 'Vecchia Trattoria Romani', frequented by local runners from the event
3 pm - afternoon siesta / free time
Dinner we head into the town square for the annual 'Festa Della Crescentina'. Sit with locals on communal tables in the main piazza and enjoy the simple, yet satisfying foods, as we share stories of our race
Day 5 - Monday, 26 August - PAVULLO NEL FRIGNANO
8am - an optional light 4-8km jog (or walk) to shake out the cobwebs of the event, and maybe sweat out some vino as well
9am - Breakfast and farewells
10:30 - we depart Pavullo, taking you back to the drop-off point at Modena train station for 11:30pm