The race between enchanting landscapes and sophisticated hospitality
2023 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 27 | |
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14:00-18:00 | Registration and Scrutineering in Viareggio’s “Cittadella del Carnevale” |
19:45 | Opening night in an enchanting marble location |
Overnight stay in the best 5 star hotels of Forte dei Marmi | |
Friday, April 28 | |
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09:00 | Start of Leg 1 from Forte dei Marmi’s Piazza Marconi |
09:45 | Parade in Piazza degli Aranci, Massa |
10:15 | Parade in Piazza Alberica, Carrara |
11:15 | Coffee break in Piazza Matteotti, Sarzana |
12:00 | Parade at the Maritime Military Arsenal in La Spezia |
12.30 | Lunch by the sea in the picturesque town of Porto Venere |
16:45 | Aperitivo in Piazza Garibaldi, Lerici |
19:00 | Leg 1 arrival in Viareggio’s promenade and car display |
19:45 | Seaview dinner in Viareggio |
Overnight stay in the best 5 star hotels of Forte dei Marmi | |
Saturday, April 29 | |
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08:45 | Start of Leg 2 from Forte dei Marmi’s Piazza Marconi |
10:00 | Parade in the city centre of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana |
10:45 | Coffee break at the Radici Pass |
13:00 | Lunch with a view of Pistoia’s Fortress |
14:45 | Parade in the city centre of Pistoia, in Piazza del Duomo |
15:15 | Parade in the renowned spa town of Montecatini Terme |
16:15 | Coffee break in Piazza Napoleone, Lucca, and parade on the historic walls of the city |
17:45 | Leg 2 arrival in Forte dei Marmi’s Piazza Marconi |
19:45 | Beach party at Bambaissa |
Overnight stay in the best 5 star hotels of Forte dei Marmi | |
Sunday, April 30 | |
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08:45 | Start of Leg 3 from Fondazione Versiliana |
11:15 | Parade in the historic art city of Pisa, in Piazza dei Cavalieri Coffee break with a view of the iconic Leaning Tower |
13:00 | Final arrival in Viareggio’s “Cittadella del Carnevale” |
13:30 | Lunch admiring the carnival floats |
15:30 | Awards ceremony |
Terre di Canossa 2024 programme will be available soon!
