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Located in the heart of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, our area offers a wide range of accommodation options ready to welcome you during your stay.
Whether you are pilgrims travelling along the Via degli Dei or the Via Mater Dei, nature lovers, or simply seeking a rejuvenating break, you will find solutions suited to your needs. From cosy bed & breakfasts to independent apartments, and farmhouses nestled in the greenery, each establishment is carefully selected to guarantee comfort and authenticity.
Discover our offerings and let yourself be won over by the hospitality and warmth of our community. We are confident that your stay in Madonna dei Fornelli will be an unforgettable experience.
- Casina dei Romani Via Del Monte 2, 40048 San Benedetto Val di Sambro Bologna, Italy
- Asilo Amedeo Vaioli Via Guglielmo Marconi 24, 40048 San Benedetto Val di Sambro Bologna, Italy
- Albergo Ristorante Poli Piazza Madonna Della Neve 5, 40048 San Benedetto Val di Sambro Bologna, Italy
- Appartamento degli Dei Via Firenze 24, 40048 San Benedetto Val di Sambro Bologna, Italy
- B&B La Torretta di Barbarolo Via Della Valle 25, 40050 Loiano Bologna, Italy
- La Cartiera dei Benandanti Via Idice 13, 40063 Monghidoro Bologna, Italy
- Albergo Ristorante Bellavista Via Sant'antonio 8, 40035 Castiglione dei Pepoli Bologna, Italy
- B&B dai Romani Piazza Madonna Della Neve 13, 40048 San Benedetto Val di Sambro Bologna, Italy
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Casina dei Romani
Bed&Breakfast
Via del Monte, 2 - Madonna dei Fornelli | +393396823723 | romani.red@gmail.com
The
Casina dei Romani
is a small and charming independent apartment. It is located next to the Sanctuary of Madonna della Neve, in the centre of Madonna dei Fornelli, a stop on the Via Degli Dei.
Guests have at their disposal a fully equipped kitchen furnished in a modern style, a raised double bed, single beds, a new bathroom with a shower, a large table, a pellet stove for the colder months, and a barbecue. The number of beds can vary from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 4 or 5, depending on your needs.
Madonna dei Fornelli is just 2 km from both Castel dell’Alpi Lake and the historic villages of Qualto and Zaccanesca, and about 7 km from the ancient Roman paving of the Flaminia Militare.
Free services available
- Essential items (towels, bed linen, soap and toilet paper)
- Foreign language assistance: English, Spanish and French
- Equipped kitchen
- Garden
- Private free parking for up to 2 cars
- Free on-street parking
Additional services available
- Use of cot
- Possibility of an extra bed
- Negotiated rates for large groups
- Luggage storage
Location
Distance from the centre of Madonna dei Fornelli: In the centre
Distance from A1 motorway junctions: Rioveggio: 14 km / Pian del Voglio: 10 km / Badia: 12 km
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Asilo Amedeo Vaioli
Religious Hospitality
Via Guglielmo Marconi, 24 San Benedetto Val di Sambro | +393392409190 | parrocchiesb@gmail.com |
www.parrocchiasanbenedettovs.it/asilo.php
What was once the nursery of the village of San Benedetto Val di Sambro is now used for the parish’s oratory and pastoral activities, as well as for religious hospitality.
The building, spread over three floors, can accommodate up to 70 people.
On the ground floor, there is an industrial kitchen equipped with refrigerators, sinks, a dough mixer, a slicer, glasses, cutlery, and cups; a large dining hall; toilets; showers; and a washing machine.
On the first floor, there are five bedrooms, a bathroom, and the chapel.
On the second floor, there are three more bedrooms, a bathroom, and a large recreational room.
All the bedrooms are furnished with bunk beds and numerous blankets are available.
Outside, there are two gardens surrounded by trees, an amphitheatre for meetings and outdoor performances, and a small car park.
A short walk from the building you will find a bus stop, church, cashpoint, pharmacy, para-pharmacy, and various shops including a bar, tobacconist, grocery store, self-service laundrette, and other stores.
Location
Distance from the centre of Madonna dei Fornelli: 3.5 km. In the centre of San Benedetto Val di Sambro.
Distance from the A1 motorway exits: Rioveggio: 12 km / Pian del Voglio: 9 km / Badia: 14 km
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Albergo Ristorante Poli
Hotel and Restaurant
Piazza della Madonna della Neve, 5/B - Madonna dei Fornelli | +39053494114 | +393294488751 | info@albergoristorantepoli.it | www.albergoristorantepoli.it
Albergo Ristorante Poli is located in a central yet quiet position in Madonna dei Fornelli, right at the end of the second stage of the Via degli Dei and along the route of the ancient Flaminia Militare trail.
Modernly furnished, it offers accommodation in rooms equipped with balconies and en-suite facilities, as well as dining with traditional homemade Bolognese cuisine.
All rooms include a TV, telephone, private bathroom, minibar, personal hygiene kit, slippers, and hairdryer.

Opening hours:
Open all year round; booking is recommended.
Catering Services
International buffet breakfast. Typical Bolognese cuisine featuring mushrooms, truffles, and homemade pasta: tagliatelle, tortelloni, tortellini, gnocchi, lasagne, potato tortelli, and porcini-filled panzerotti. A buffet of side dishes. Dedicated menus for vegans, vegetarians, coeliacs, and those with intolerances, all accompanied by an excellent selection of wines. Packed lunches are available. Outdoor dining options possible.
Open for lunch and dinner, including for non-residents, Albergo Ristorante Poli welcomes guests and pilgrims with the warm, family-style hospitality typical of Appennine villages.
The menu, besides mushrooms and truffles from the nearby woods, features the most representative dishes of the Emilia tradition: tagliatelle, tortelloni, tortellini, gnocchi, lasagne, potato tortelli, and porcini-filled panzerotti are the house specialties, prepared daily and with passion by Olga and the sfogline (pasta makers).
Main courses are also recommended, with a carefully selected range of meats sourced from local farms.
Special attention is given to vegans, vegetarians, coeliacs, and those with intolerances with dedicated menus.
Free services available
- Lunch and dinner catering service
- Lift
- Wi-Fi connection
- Foreign language assistance: English, French, Spanish, Romanian
- Free tent pitching area with on-site bathroom and shower
- Availability of customer pick-up if needed
- Pets allowed
- TV and telephone in the room
- Motorcycle garage and mountain bike storage with self-service workshop
- Garden with gazebo
- Internal parking
- Disabled facilities
- Public-use library
- TV room
Additional services available
- Room service
- Fax service
- Pharmacy service
- Laundry service
- Ironing service
- Cot use
- Mountain bike rental with helmets and gloves
- Extra bed availability
- Discounted rates for large groups
- Luggage storage and transport
- Sauna with hydromassage shower
Location
Distance from the centre of Madonna dei Fornelli: In the centre
Distance from the A1 motorway exit: Rioveggio: 14 km / Pian del Voglio: 10 km / Badia: 12 km
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Appartamento degli Dei
Guesthouse
Via Firenze, 24 Madonna dei Fornelli | +393921386938 | parrocchiesb@gmail.com
www.parrocchiasanbenedettovs.it/asilo.php
The Appartamento degli Dei is located just 100 metres from the square of Madonna dei Fornelli, the second stage of the Via degli Dei, the famous route connecting the major cities of Bologna and Florence.
Pilgrims and tourists are welcomed by Gino and his father Silvano, known as Ceppo, in a simple, well-lit, and clean environment. The accommodation consists of 4 rooms with 2 double beds, 4 single beds, and 2 shared bathrooms. Suitable for both groups and couples, including those with children. From the private terrace, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the mountains where wonderful sunsets can be admired.
There is the possibility to dine on excellent mountain crescentine, local cured meats and cheeses, hot filled sandwiches, and fried snacks at the American Bar da Ceppo, a historic venue in the Apennines adjacent to the apartment.
Free services available
- Essential items (towels, bed linen, soap and toilet paper)
- Free on-street parking
Additional services available
- Use of cot
- Discounted rates for large groups
- Luggage storage
Location
Distance from the centre of Madonna dei Fornelli: 100 metres
Distance from A1 motorway exits: Rioveggio: 14 km / Pian del Voglio: 10 km / Badia: 12 km
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B&B La Torretta di Barbarolo
Bed&Breakfast
Via della Valle, 25 - Barbarolo | +393806353310 | info@latorrettadibarbarolo.it | www.latorrettadibarbarolo.it
B&B La Torretta di Barbarolo is nestled in the natural surroundings of Barbarolo, in Loiano, just a short distance from the city of Bologna.
It offers 3 apartments of various sizes, fully equipped with all necessities and with the option to use the kitchen.
Free services available
- Wi-Fi connection
- Air conditioning
- Foreign language assistance: English
- Availability of guest pick-up if needed
- Pets accepted
- TV in room
- Motorbike garage and storage for mountain bikes with DIY workshop
- Luggage transport to the next accommodation with own vehicle
- Garden for welcoming backpackers
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La Cartiera dei Benandanti
Farm, Restaurant
Via Idice, 13 - 40063 Monghidoro BO | +393385010256 | info@lacartiera.it
Organic farm with apartments, restaurant and B&B nestled in nature, just a short distance from Bologna.
The entire complex stretches across the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines in the valley of the Idice River, just a few kilometres from the Sanctuary of the Madonna dei Lourdes and the La Martina Nature Park.
Availability of 5 double rooms with private bathroom and one apartment for up to 6 people, all located within the agriturismo.
Opportunity to visit the farm animals.
Direct sale of meat and cheese produced on-site.
Free services available
- Wi-Fi
- TV in room
- Opportunity to visit the farm animals
- Foreign languages: English and German
- Barbecue facilities
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Albergo Ristorante Bellavista
Hotel and Restaurant
Via Sant'Antonio, 8 - Baragazza | +39 0534898166 | +39 3473908588 | alberg.bellavista@libero.it
Number of beds: 25
Room types: Double and triple rooms with bathrooms.
Pets accepted and services offered: Yes
Tent pitching area and related services: No
Availability of rooms for groups (for sack sleepers and others): No
Free services available
- WiFi connection available at the premises
- TV in room
- Customer pick-up available in case of need with own vehicle
- Luggage transport to the next accommodation with own vehicle
- Garage for mountain bikes and motorbikes
- Mountain bike repair workshop service available on site or nearby: Castiglione dei Pepoli
Additional services available
- Number of indoor seats: 50 / outdoor: 30
- Type of cuisine: Tuscan-Emilian
- Price range: À la carte – set menus from €15 excluding drinks
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B&B dai Romani
Bed&Breakfast, Home Restaurant
Piazza Madonna della Neve, 13 - Madonna dei Fornelli | +39053494113 | +393891710113 | bebromani@libero.it |
www.bebromani.it
The B&B Dai Romani is located right in the centre of
Madonna dei Fornelli, at the end of the second stage of the Via Degli Dei.
Conveniently close to local amenities, it offers friendly, discreet, family-style hospitality. The rooms are equipped with a TV, Wi-Fi connection, and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
Guests can also stay in a shared room with multiple beds or in the “saccopelisti” room (sleeping bag required).
Homemade cakes, fresh bread, jams and honey from the Apennines, tea, and herbal infusions enrich the breakfasts made with wholesome products.
Guests have access to a spacious, shady garden beneath tall trees, a lounge with a fireplace always lit in winter, secure storage for mountain bikes, outdoor hot tub, and private parking.
The property is dog-friendly: all four-legged friends are offered free food, a mattress to rest on, and a mini pool to cool off.
Free services available
- Wi-Fi connection
- Foreign language assistance: English, French, Romanian, Russian
- Availability of client pick-up in case of necessity
- Pets allowed
- TV in the room
- Motorbike garage and Mountain Bike storage with DIY workshop
- Garden with relaxation area and hot tub
- Foot spa
- Library for public use
- Use of the B&B’s tent
- Free private parking
Additional services available
- Continental breakfast
- Tent pitching area
- Use of bathroom and shower on site
- Shared dormitory room with multiple beds
- Sleeper room (own sleeping bag required)
- Dinner service in the internal Home Restaurant
- Vegetarian and vegan menus available on request
- Luggage transport to the next accommodation
- Room service
- Fax service
- Pharmacy service
- Laundry service
- Use of cot
- Extra bed available
- Agreed prices for large groups
- Luggage storage
Home Restaurant
To deepen the journey you are undertaking also through food, it is possible to book dinner at the internal Home Restaurant and savour the typical dishes that Elisa prepares with fresh produce grown in the garden and zero-kilometre ingredients from our mountains.
The Home Restaurant, literally a restaurant in a home, is a new way to deepen the journey you are undertaking also through food.
The menu is offered according to the seasonality, and the dishes are cooked on the spot with fresh produce grown in the garden and zero-kilometre ingredients from our mountains. The recipes are typical of the area and the flavours are simple but genuine, perfect to enjoy among friends in the intimacy of grandparents’ kitchen, amidst stories, tales and anecdotes from the past that enrich the experience and the holiday.
For Elisa, the joy of having a guest for dinner is a unique moment. Food is like a cuddle she gives to her guests to make them feel at home even along the Way... the Via Degli Dei.
Home Restaurant opening hours:
Open all year round by reservation only.
Location
Distance from the centre of Madonna dei Fornelli: In the centre
Distance from the A1 motorway junction: Rioveggio: 14 km / Pian del Voglio: 10 km / Badia: 12 km
