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Giro d'Italia 2024: Preview, full schedule and how to watch live

The Giro d’Italia 2024 is about to kick off the Grand Tour season in men’s road cycling .

On Saturday 4 May, Venaria Reale will host the opening stage of the 107 th edition of the Corsa Rosa that will see its conclusion three weeks later in Rome on Sunday 26 May.

All eyes will be on the Slovenian superstar Tadej Pogacar , who aims to become the first rider since Marco Pantani in 1998 to achieve the Giro-Tour double.

Reigning champion and Olympic time trial gold medallist, Primoz Roglic , will not be defending his crown, as he has got his eyes set on the Tour de France.

The 2024 edition of the Italian Grand Tour features gruelling mountain stages in the Alps, gravel roads in Tuscany and more than 70 kilometres of time trial. The winner will lift the prestigious Trofeo Senza Fine (Endless Trophy) and wear the coveted Maglia Rosa in the Italian capital.

This year's race will cover a total of 3400.8 kilometres , making it the shortest edition in 45 years.

Find everything you need to know about the Giro d’Italia 2024 below, including the riders to look out for and how to watch the event live.

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Who are the riders to watch at the Giro d’Italia 2024?

Pink jersey (general classification).

There is one overwhelming favourite for the Giro d’Italia 2024, and that is Tadej Pogacar .

Fresh off his second Liège–Bastogne–Liège title in impressive fashion, the two-time Tour de France winner is arriving to Italy in top shape.

Pogacar started his season by conquering the gravel roads of Strade Bianche , riding 81 kilometres solo to claim victory in Siena.

At Volta a Catalunya , the Slovenian swept four out of seven stages, securing the overall victory and sending a clear message to his rivals at the Giro about who the man to beat is.

Geraint Thomas suffered heartbreak at last year’s Giro d’italia, narrowly missing out on the overall victory by just 14 seconds.

The 2018 Tour de France champion was leading the race going into the penultimate stage, only to relinquish the pink jersey to Primoz Roglic after the Slovenian's formidable performance in the individual time trial.

The INEOS Grenadiers leader has some unfinished business with the Corsa Rosa and will try to pose a challenge to Pogacar.

Among the outsiders is Australia's Ben O’Connor (Decathlon AG2R), who finished fourth in the 2021 Tour de France.

This year, the 28-year-old has consistently finished within the top five in week-long stage races. At the Giro d'Italia warm-up race, the Tour of the Alps, he was the runner-up behind the former Maglia Rosa wearer Juan Pedro Lopez , who also will be lining up at the start line in Venaria Reale.

French veteran Romain Bardet recently said that he is at his best level in years and is convinced he can challenge for the podium.

A second place at the Liège–Bastogne–Liège behind Pogacar was a boost of morale for the 33-year-old, who has not been on a Grand Tour podium since 2018, when he finished third at the Tour de France.

Daniel Martínez will lead the BORA - hansgrohe team. The Colombian climber is no longer in the shadow of INEOS stars Geraint Thomas and Egan Bernal , following his move to the German team ahead of this season.

In 2021, Martínez was a strong domestique for compatriot Bernal and helped him secure the overall victory. He also achieved his best overall result in a Grand Tour by finishing in the top five that year. With the absence of teammate Roglic, it is up to Martínez to secure a top result.

“The Killer Bees” Team Visma|Lease a Bike made history in 2023, becoming the first team to claim all three Grand Tours in a single year. Although a repetition of the historic achievement looks difficult, the Dutch team have put their faith in 21-year-old prodigy Cian Uijtdebroeks .

The Belgian has been under the wings of reigning Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard at the O Gran Camiño and Tirreno-Adriatico. Now he faces the ultimate test as Grand Tour captain.

Cyclamen jersey (points classification)

This year’s course is more sprinter-friendly than usual, featuring eight expected mass sprint finishes. Jonathan Milan of Lidl-Trek will aim to defend the maglia ciclamino (mauve jersey for the points classification) that he secured last year.

However, he will face a fierce competition for the mauve jersey as several of the world's top sprinters will travel to Italy.

Soudal Quick-Step will fully support Remco Evenepoel at the Tour de France, giving Tim Merlier the opportunity to pursue success at the Giro.

The Belgian has been one of the fastest sprinters during the first part of the season, winning three stages at the UAE Tour, the Nokere Koerse, and the sprinters’ classic Scheldeprijs.

Another challenge will come from Australian Kaden Groves . In 2023, the Alpecin-Deceuninck rider added stage wins at both the Giro and the Vuelta a España, where he also left with the green jersey.

Biniam Girmay will be back on Italian soil, where he outsprinted Mathieu van der Poel in the Giro two years ago to take his first Grand Tour stage victory. The Eritrean looks to be close to his form from 2022.

Dutch sprinter Olav Kooij will finally get his Grand Tour debut. The 22-year-old beat Mads Pedersen twice to claim two stage wins at the Paris-Nice in March and is one of the most promising sprinters in the peloton.

Five-time Vuelta a España stage winner Fabio Jakobsen is set to race his first Giro and can complete the set of Grand Tour wins, having already secured a stage victory at the Tour de France in 2022.

Will Filippo Ganna sprint for stage wins again? The Italian time trial specialist was fighting in the bunch sprints at last year’s Vuelta a España and showed a new side of his talent.

Despite not having shone in the last couple of years, Caleb Ewan and Fernando Gaviria are both multiple Grand Tour stage winners and they have the power to be competitive in the bunch sprints.

Blue jersey (mountains classification)

Unlike in the Tour de France, the winner of the mountains classification in the Giro d’Italia is usually not the same as the winner of the general classification.

Thibaut Pinot , who has since retired, clinched the blue jersey in the previous edition while finishing fifth overall.

However, the breakaway riders often view for the mountains classification.

A potential contender is Simon Geschke of Cofidis. The German rider was close to seal the polka dot jersey at the Tour de France in 2022, but ultimately Jonas Vingegaard ended up with both the yellow and polka dot jersey.

Other names to watch are Britain's Simon Carr , who just won a stage and the mountains classification at the Tour of the Alps, and Dutchman Koen Bouwman , who is aiming for his second blue jersey after claiming it in 2022.

Key stages of the Giro d’Italia 2024

Five stages are singled out by cycling experts as the most decisive for the Giro d'Italia 2024.

The first one arrives already on stage two , which is the earliest summit finish in 35 years. It is a true climbing test, which takes the peloton to Santuario di Oropa (6.2% over 11.8km) and will give an early indication of who will be the main general classification contenders.

A 40.6-kilometre time trial awaits the peloton on stage seven . The course is technical and the uphill finish should shake up the top ten. Some will see it as an oppornunity to gain time, while others will try to limit their losses.

Stage 15 is the queen stage of the 2024 Giro d’Italia. Containing 5,200 metres of elevation gain over 220 kilometres, it is a brutal day in the mountains. Hopefully, snowfall will not affect this blockbuster Alpine stage.

The riders get a rest day following the queen stage, but already on stage 16 , climbing legs will be tested again. It includes the Passo dello Stelvio , the Cima Coppi of this year’s race. At an elevation of 2,757 metres it is the second highest pass in the Alps.

The lack of oxygen at high altitude will make the peloton suffer. With over 100 kilometres remaining from the summit of Stelvio, the favourites who might fall behind still have the chance to catch up before the final ascents to Passo Pinei and Monte Pana.

Stage 20 , the penultimate stage before the procession around the streets of Rome, promises a decisive battle in the mountains for the final general classification. Two gruelling ascents of Monte Grappa - 18.2 kilometres at 8.1% - will determine who earns the right to wear the pink jersey in Rome and hoist the Endless Trophy .

Day-by-day route of the Giro d’Italia 2024

Saturday 4 May, stage 1: Venaria Reale-Torino, medium mountains, 140 km ⭐⭐⭐

Sunday 5 May, stage 2: San Francesco al Campo–Santuario di Oropa (Biella), medium mountains, 161 km ⭐⭐⭐

Monday 6 May, stage 3: Novara-Fossano, hilly, 166 km ⭐⭐

Tuesday 7 May, stage 4: Acqui Terme-Andora, hilly, 190 km ⭐⭐

Wednesday 8 May, stage 5: Genova-Lucca, medium mountains,178 km ⭐⭐⭐

Thursday 9 May, stage 6: Viareggio-Rapolano Terme, medium mountains, 180 km ⭐⭐

Friday 10 May, stage 7: Foligno-Perugia, individual time trial, 40,6 km ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Saturday 11 May, stage 8: Spoleto-Prati di Tivo, high mountains,152 km ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sunday 12 May, stage 9: Avezzano-Napoli, medium mountains, 214 km ⭐⭐⭐

Monday 13 May: Rest day

Tuesday 14 May, stage 10: Pompei-Cusano Mutri (Bocca della Selva), medium mountains, 142 km ⭐⭐⭐

Wednesday 15 May, stage 11: Foiano di Val Fortore-Francavilla al Mare, hilly, 207 km ⭐⭐

Thursday 16 May, stage 12: Martinsicuro-Fano, medium mountains, 193 km ⭐⭐⭐

Friday 17 May, stage 13: Riccione-Cento, flat, 179 km ⭐

Saturday 18 May, stage 14: Castiglione delle Stiviere-Desenzano del Garda, individual time trial, 31,2 km ⭐⭐⭐

Sunday 19 May, stage 15: Manerba del Garda-Livigno (Mottolino), high mountains, 222 km ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Monday 20 May: Rest day

Tuesday 21 May, stage 16: Livigno-Santa Cristina Val Gardena (Monte Pana), high mountains, 202 km ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wednesday 22 May, stage 17: Selva di Val Gardena-Passo Brocon, high mountains, 159 km ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thursday 23 May, stage 18: Fiera di Primiero-Padova, hilly, 171 km ⭐⭐

Friday 24 May, stage 19: Mortegliano-Cima Sappada, medium mountains, 157 km ⭐⭐⭐

Saturday 25 May, stage 20: Alpago-Bassano del Grappa, high mountains, 181 km ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sunday 26 May, stage 21: Roma-Roma, flat, 122 km ⭐

How to watch the Giro d’Italia 2024

The Giro d'Italia 2024 will be shown live around the world. Here is a list of the official broadcast partners across different territories.

• Albania - Eurosport
• Andorra - Eurosport
• Austria - Eurosport
• Belarus - Eurosport
• Belgium - VRT/RTBF.be/RTL Belgium/VTM Medialaan/Eurosport
• Bosnia and Herzegovina - Eurosport
• Bulgaria- Eurosport
• Croatia - Eurosport
• Cyprus - Eurosport
• Czechia - Eurosport
• Denmark - Eurosport
• Estonia - Eurosport
• Finland - Eurosport
• France - La Chaine L’Equipe
• Georgia - Eurosport
• Germany - Eurosport
• Greece - Eurosport
• Hungary - Eurosport
• Iceland - Eurosport
• Ireland - Eurosport
• Israel - STARZPLAY/Eurosport
• Italy - Rai/Eurosport
• Latvia - Eurosport
• Liechtenstein - Eurosport
• Lithuania - Eurosport
• Luxembourg - Eurosport
• Malta - STARZPLAY/Eurosport
• Moldova - Eurosport
• Montenegro - Eurosport
• Netherlands - NOS/Eurosport
• North Macedonia - Eurosport
• Norway - Eurosport
• Poland - Eurosport
• Portugal - Eurosport
• Principality of Monaco - Eurosport
• Romania - Eurosport
• San Marino - Rai/Eurosport
• Serbia - Eurosport
• Slovakia - Eurosport
• Slovenia - Planet TV/Eurosport
• Spain - EITB/Eurosport
• Sweden - Eurosport
• Switzerland - SRG SSR/Eurosport
• Ukarine - Eurosport
• United Kingdom - Eurosport
• Vatican City - Rai/Eurosport
• Wales - S4C

North and Central America

• Canada - FloSports
• Dominican Republic - Eurosport
• United States - MAX USA/BeIN Sport

South America

• Argentina - + Claro/DirecTV
• Bolivia - + Claro/DirecTV
• Brazil - + Claro/DirecTV
• Chile - + Claro/DirecTV
• Colombia - + Claro/DirecTV/Caracol TV
• Ecuador - + Claro/DirecTV
• Guyana - DirecTV/Eurosport
• Paraguay - + Claro/DirecTV
• Peru - + Claro/DirecTV
• Suriname - + Claro/DirecTV
• The Caribbean - DirecTV
• Uruguay - + Claro/DirecTV
• Venezuela - + Claro/DirecTV
• Afghanistan - Eurosport
• Armenia - Eurosport
• Azerbaijan - Eurosport
• Bahrain - STARZPLAY
• Bangladesh - Eurosport
• Bhutan - Eurosport
• Cambodia - Eurosport
• People’s Republic of China - Zhibo.tv
• India - Eurosport
• Indonesia - Eurosport
• Iran - STARZPLAY
• Iraq - STARZPLAY
• Japan - J Sports
• Jordan - STARZPLAY
• Kazakhstan - Eurosport
• Kuwait - STARZPLAY
• Kyrgyzstan - Eurosport
• Lebanon - STARZPLAY
• Malaysia - Eurosport
• Maldives - Eurosport
• Mongolia - Eurosport
• Myanmar - Eurosport
• Nepal - Eurosport
• Oman - STARZPLAY
• Pakistan - Eurosport
• Philippines - Eurosport
• Qatar - STARZPLAY
• Russia - Eurosport
• Saudi Arabia - STARZPLAY
• Singapore - Eurosport
• Republic of Korea - Eurosport
• Sri Lanka - Eurosport
• Syria - STARZPLAY
• Chinese Taipei - Eurosport
• Türkiye - Eurosport
• United Arab Emirates - STARZPLAY
• Yemen - STARZPLAY
• Australia - SBS/Eurosport
• Papua New Guinea - Eurosport
• Algeria - STARZPLAY
• Djibouti - STARZPLAY
• Egypt - STARZPLAY
• Libya - STARZPLAY
• Morocco - STARZPLAY/Eurosport
• South Africa - Supersport
• Tunisia - STARZPLAY

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UAE Team Emirates have announced their full squad to support Tadej Pogačar as he attempts to win this year's Giro d'Italia on debut. 

The Slovenian heads to Italy for the start on 4 May in top form after recently winning Liège–Bastogne–Liège for the second time , and is firmly the overwhelming favourite .

Pogačar will be supported by Rafał Majka, Domen Novak, Mikkel Bjerg, Rui Oliveira, Vegard Stake Laengen, Felix Großschartner and Sebastian Molano. 

Ben O'Connor will lead Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, aiming to better his best result at a Grand Tour - fourth at the 2021 Tour de France . A strong team aims to back him up in the mountains.

Meanwhile, Romain Bardet will lead dsm-firmenich PostNL and is one of the riders expected to challenge Pogačar for overall victory. 

The Frenchman, who most recently finished second to the UAE Emirates talisman at Liège, will be hoping to best the Slovenian over three weeks in Italy.

He will be supported by a split-strategy team, which also includes Fabio Jakobsen and Tobias Lund Andresen for sprints.

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Bora-Hansgrohe also announced their lineup for the Giro on Monday afternoon; the German team will be lead by Dani Martínez. Notable by their absence were Sam Welsford and Emanuel Buchmann, with the latter taking to social media to complain about his non-selection .

In the battle for the pink jersey, O'Connor, Martínez and Bardet will be up against race favourite Pogačar and Geraint Thomas , who is to lead an "aggressive" Ineos Grenadiers team at the race.

The Welshman will be joined by Thymen Arensman, Filippo Ganna , Magnus Sheffield, Tobias Foss , Jhonatan Narvaéz, Ben Swift and Connor Swift for Ineos Grenadiers. Thomas, Foss, and Arensman have all previously finished in the top 10 at the race, while Ganna is a six-time stage winner at his home Grand Tour.

Nairo Quintana (Movistar) will ride his first Grand Tour since 2022 at this year's race, too.

The Colombian, who returned two positive blood samples for the painkiller tramadol in 2022 , spent last season without a team, and returned to Movistar at the start of this year. He will now lead the Spanish team's Giro bid, a decade after he won the Grand Tour himself. 

Other teams, like Lidl-Trek and Astana Qazaqstan, have opted to go without a clear pink jersey contender. Lidl-Trek will instead pin their hopes on stage victories, led by promising Italian sprinter Jonathan Milan, while Astana Qazaqstan will take leader Alexey Lutsenko and Lorenzo Fortunato, a former stage winner on the Monte Zoncolan.

Jayco-AlUla, too, are going to Italy with "multiple cards". The Australian team are taking five-time Giro-stage-winning sprinter Caleb Ewan, as well as Irishman Eddie Dunbar, who finished seventh overall last year. 

Bahrain-Victorious' team contains Damiano Caruso, who finished second at the Giro in 2021, and fourth in 2023. Their lineup also contains Antonio Tiberi, who finished third at the recent Tour of the Alps. Phil Bahaus is their sprint option.

Cofidis are aiming for stage wins with a mixed team that includes Devon's Harrison Wood, who is set for his Grand Tour debut.

Julian Alaphilippe and Tim Merlier lead Soudal Quick-Step's attempt at victories over the next three weeks, with the puncheur and sprinter hoping to offer up multiple wins. They will be joined by Luke Lamperti, who will make his Grand Tour bow in his first year at WorldTour level.

Merlier will be contested in the sprints by Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty), a former winner in Italy, and Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck) among others.

Another team hunting for stage wins and not the overall is Israel-Premier Tech, with Mike Woods, Simon Clarke and Ethan Vernon among those hoping to taste victory. The ProTeam was handed an invite after qualifying through scoring points.

In the invited teams, Tudor look one of the strongest, with Matteo Trentin hoping to win at his home Grand Tour for the first time since 2016. He will be joined by fellow former stage winner Alberto Dainese, and Vuelta KoM winner Michael Storer.

Domenico Pozzovivo lines up for his 18th Giro with his seventh different team, this time appearing for VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè.

The race begins this Saturday in Turin, with 21 stages across Italy over the next month, including six summit finishes and two individual time trials.

Eight men are allowed in each squad, with a mix of climbers, sprinters, general classification hopefuls and domestiques . 

Below are the confirmed squads for the race. We will update this page with more riders as teams are announced.

Giro d'Italia 2024 start list

Ineos Grenadiers THOMAS Geraint (GBr) ARENSMAN Thymen (Ned) FOSS Tobias (Nor) GANNA Filippo (Ita) NARVÁEZ Jhonatan (Ecu) SHEFFIELD Magnus (USA) SWIFT Ben (GBr) SWIFT Connor (GBr)

Alpecin-Deceuninck GROVES Kaden (Aus) BAYER Tobias (Aut) CONCI Nicola (Ita) HERMANS Quinten (Bel) JANSSENS Jimmy (Bel) KIELICH Timo (Bel) PLANCKAERT Edward (Bel) VAN DEN BOSSCHE Fabio (Bel)

Arkéa-B&B Hotels BIERMANS Jenthe (Bel) BARRÉ Louis (Fra) COSTIOU Ewen (Fra) DEKKER David (Ned) GRONDIN Donavan (Fra) RIES Michel (Lux) RIOU Alan (Fra) VERRE Alessandro (Ita)

Astana-Qazaqstan LUTSENKO Alexey (Kaz) VELSACO Simone (Ita) MULUBRHAN Henok (Eri) SCARONI Christian (Ita) BALLERINI Davide (Ita) FORTUNATO Lorenzo (Ita) KANTER Max (Ger) PRONSKIY Vadim (Kaz)

Bahrain-Victorious TIBERI Antonio (Ita) KEPPLINGER Rainer (Aut) BAUHAUS Phil (Ger) CAURSO Damiano (Ita) PASQUALON Andrea (Ita) ZAMBANINI Edoardo (Ita) SÜTTERLIN Jasha (Ger) TRÆEN Torstein (Nor)

Bora-Hansgrohe MARTÍNEZ Dani (Col) ALEOTTI Giovanni (Ita) KOCK Jonas (Ger) LIPOWITZ Florian (Ger) MULLEN Ryan (Ita) SCHACHMANN Max (Ger) VAN POPPEL Danny (Ned) GAMPER Patrick (Aut)

Cofidis OLDANI Stefano (Ita) ANIOŁKOWSKI Stanisław (Pol) DEBEAUMARCHÉ Nicolas (Fra) CHAMPION Thomas (Fra) FERNÁNDEZ Rubén (Esp) GESCHKE Simon (Ger) THOMAS Benjamin (Fra) WOOD Harrison (GBr)

Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale O'CONNOR Ben (Aus) BAUDIN Alex (Fra) PARET-PEINTRE Aurélien (Fra) PARET-PEINTRE Valentin (Fra) TOUZÉ Damien (Fra) TRONCHON Bastien (Fra) VENDRAME Andrea (Ita) WARBASSE Larry (USA)

dsm-firmenich PostNL BARDET Romain (Fra) ANDRESEN Tobias Lund (Den) HAMILTON Chris (Aus) JAKOBSEN Fabio (Ned) WELTEN Bram (Ned) LEEMREIZE Gijs (Ned) VAN DEN BERG Julius (Ned) VERMAERKE Kevin (USA)

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Jayco-AlUla PLAPP Luke (Aus) EWAN Caleb (Aus) MEZGEC Luka (Slo) WALSCHEID Max (Ger) DE MARCHI Alessandro (Ita) HEPBURN Michael (Aus) ZANA Filippo (Ita) DUNBAR Eddie (Irl)

Intermarché-Wanty GIRMAY Biniam (Eri) CALMEJANE Lilian (Fra) COLLEONI Kevin (Ita) MIHKELS Madis (Est) DE POOTER Dries (Bel) PETIT Adrien (Fra) SMITH Dion (NZl) VAN SINTMAARTENSDIJK Roel (Ned)

Israel-Premier Tech WOODs Michael (Can) CLARKE Simon (Aus) FRIGO Marco (Ita) HOFSTETTER Hugo (Fra) PICKRELL Riley (Can) RAISBERG Nadav (Isr) SCHULTZ Nick (Aus) VERNON Ethan (GBr)

Lidl-Trek LÓPEZ Juan Pedro (Esp) HOOLE Daan (Ned) BAGIOLI Anrea (Ita) MILAN Jonathan (Ita) STUYVEN Jasper (Bel) THEUNS Edward (Bel) GHEBREIGZABHIER Amanuel (Eri) CONSONNI Simone (Ita)

Movistar QUINTANA Nairo (Col) TORRES Albert (Esp) BARTA Will (USA) CIMOLAI Davide (Ita) GAVIRIA Fernando (Col) MILESI Lorenzo (Ita) RUBIO Einer (Col) SÁNCHEZ Pelayo (Esp)

Polti Kometa FABBRO Matteo (Ita) BAIS Davide (Ita) BAIS Mattia (Ita) LONARDI Giovanni (Ita) MAESTRI Mirco (Ita) PIETROBON Andrea (Ita) PIGANZOLI Davide (Ita) MUÑOZ Francisco (Esp)

Soudal Quick-Step ALAPHILIPPE Julian (Fra) ČERNY Josef (Cze) HIRT Jan (Cze) LAMPERTI Luke (USA) MERLIER Tim (Bel) SERRY Pieter (Bel) VAN LERBERGHE Bert (Bel) VANSEVENANT Mauri (Bel)

Tudor TRENTIN Matteo (Ita) DAINESE Alberto (Ita) FROIDEVAUX Robin (Sui) KAMP Alexander (Den) KRIEGER Alexander (Ger) MAYRHOFER Marius (Ger) STORER Michael (Aus) STORK Florian (Ger)

UAE Team Emirates POGAČAR Tadej (Slo) OLIVEIRA Rui (Por) NOVAK Domen (Slo) MOLANO Sebastian (Col) MAIJKA Rafal (Pol) LANGEN STAKE Vegard (Nor) GROßSCHARTNER Felix (Aus) BJERG Mikkel (Den) Visma-Lease a Bike

VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè POZZOVIVO Domenico (Ita) COVILI Luca (Ita) FIORELLI Filippo (Ita) MARCELLUSI Martin (Ita) TAROZZI Manuele (Ita) PELLIZZARI Giulio (Ita) TONELLI Alessandro (Ita) ZANONCELLO Enrico (Ita)

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Tom joined Cycling Weekly as a news and features writer in the summer of 2022, having previously contributed as a freelancer. He is the host of The TT Podcast , which covers both the men's and women's pelotons and has featured a number of prominent British riders. 

An enthusiastic cyclist himself, Tom likes it most when the road goes uphill and actively seeks out double-figure gradients on his rides. 

He's also fluent in French and Spanish and holds a master's degree in International Journalism. 

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How to Watch 2024 Giro d’Italia

With a clear favorite, two time trials, and majestic mountain passes, cycling’s most beautiful Grand Tour promises a spectacle at its finest.

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Dates: Saturday, May 4 - Sunday, May 26

How to Watch the Giro d’Italia in the U.S.

If you’re a Max subscriber ($9.99/month), then you have access to the streaming platform’s B/R Sports package, which is the only legal way to stream the Giro d’Italia in the USA. For now, the package is free to all regular Max subscribers, but at some point, it will cost an additional $9.99 each month. That’s not as affordable as GCN+ used to be, but considering everything else you get with the B/R Sports package (such as MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA Men’s March Madness, U.S. Soccer, and 24 Hours of Le Mans coverage) it’s a pretty good deal.

Max has a user-friendly app for smartphones, streaming devices, game consoles, and smart TVs. There’s also an easy-to-navigate website, which is a helpful option for streaming the race from work. (Don’t worry, we won’t tell your boss.)

You could cancel your monthly subscription at the end of the race, but remember that Max will be offering live streams of many road, mountain, track, and cyclocross races throughout the rest of the year. If that floats your boat, consider getting an annual subscription for $99.99 (or $149.99 for ad-free streaming).

If you live in Canada, you can catch the action on FloBikes ($29.99 monthly or $150 for the year). Stream or cast from your desktop, mobile, or TV. The app is now available on Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, and Apple TV. And live coverage starts at 7:45 AM EDT for most stages.

While we haven’t found legal ways to watch the Giro LIVE for free, you may be able to catch extended highlights on NBC/Peackock’s YouTube Channel a couple of hours after the events. However, where there is a will, there is a way. Just, “be careful with the ads.”

The 107th edition of the Giro d’Italia covers 3,386.7K (2,138 miles) over 21 stages, with two individual time trials, seven stages with uphill finishes, and six to eight stages expected to end with field sprints.

This year’s Grande Partenza takes place in Piemonte, near the French-Italian Alps, with two challenging road stages that will force the Giro’s GC contenders to be at their best right away. Stage 1, a 136K stage from Venaria Reale to Torino, features three categorized climbs–including the Superga and the Colle Maddalena–but it’s a short, punchy, uncategorized ascent just before the finish that could determine the stage winner.

Stage 2 begins in San Francesco al Campo and ends after 150K with this year’s first summit finish–on the Category 1 Santuario di Oropa, the climb on which deceased Italian legend Marco Pantani took one of his most famous stage wins in 1999. By the end of the first weekend, the GC battle will already be in full swing.

The race then begins working its way south, and Stages 3, 4, and 5—which finish in Fossano, Andora, and Lucca, respectively—should be days for the Giro’s sprinters. (Although the finishes of Stages 3 and 4 feature ramps inside the final 10K that could thwart the fast men.) Stage 6 brings the race from the coast into Tuscany (it finishes in Rapolano Terme) and features 12K of the strade bianche (“white gravel roads”) that give March’s Strade Bianche road race its name. If there’s one stage during the first week that has the potential to cause a few surprises, it’s this one.

Stage 7 is the first individual time trial of the Giro, and it’s a tough one: beginning in Foligno, the 37.2K race against the clock starts with over 30K of flat roads. But there’s a nasty sting in the course’s tail: a 6.5K climb to the finish line that starts steep and then ascends more gradually to the line. Riders who don’t pace themselves on the flat part of the course could explode on the final climb. There could be large time gaps here.

Starting in Spoleto, Stage 8 brings the second summit finish of the first week–on the Category 1 Prati di Tivo, a 14K climb in the Umbrian Apennines with an average gradient of 7%. With a field sprint expected in Napoli at the end of Sunday’s Stage 9 (after a 214K stage that starts in Avezzano), Stages 7 and 8 will determine which rider will wear the maglia rosa into the Giro’s first Rest Day.

The second week begins in Pompeii with Stage 10, a 142K stage that features a summit finish on a new climb, the Category 1 Bocca della Selva, a 20.9K climb with a deceiving 4.6% average gradient. The first few kilometers are actually downhill, so the climb is actually harder than its statistics suggest.

We expect Stage 11 (207K) to end with a field sprint in Francavilla al Mare, and Stage 12—with a jagged 190K stage through the Marche region (an area known for its muri or “walls”)—looks like the perfect day for a breakaway filled with puncheurs and riders who perform well in the spring classics. Friday’s Stage 13 is the flattest stage of this year’s race, which is probably a good thing considering the next two stages. This 179K stage from Riccione to Cento will be an active rest day for much of the peloton.

And they’ll need one because the third weekend begins with Stage 14–the Giro’s second individual time trial–a generally flat, 31K course from Castiglione delle Stiviere to Desenzano del Garda. This is a day for the Giro’s time trial specialists; the pure climbers will struggle to stay within shouting distance of their more powerful colleagues.

But they’ll have a chance for revenge on Sunday, when the race heads into the Alps for Stage 15, a 220K monster stage (the longest in this year’s race) with five categorized climbs, including back-to-back 2000m summits (both Category 1 ascents) at the end of the day, with a summit finish at the Mottolino ski resort just above Livigno. This weekend should blow the Giro wide open, leaving just a handful of riders still in contention to win the race overall.

The third week begins the same way the second week ends, with a 200K, high-altitude mountain stage. Stage 16 features the granddaddy of them all: the Stelvio, this year’s “Cima Coppi” as the highest summit in the race. Topping out at over 2700m, the climb comes early in the stage but will nonetheless offer a rude awakening to a peloton that’s coming out of the second Rest Day. After a long ride down into and through a valley, the day ends with the Category 1 Passo Pinei and then a summit finish on the Category 2 Monte Pana, in Santa Cristina in Val Gardena.

At “just” 159K, Stage 17 is much shorter than the previous two mountain stages, but it’s jammed with five categorized climbs, including the Category 2 Passo Sella and the Category 1 Passo Rolle. The day ends with two ascents of the Category 1 Passo Brocon, which the riders climb for a second time on their way to the finish line. This will be an intense stage, and it could pose a challenge for the team defending the pink jersey to control. The riders will be either climbing or descending from start to finish and if someone’s going to stage a third-week ambush, it could come here.

The next two stages offer a break from the mountains. Stage 18 brings a 166K downhill ride from Fiera di Primiero to Padua that should end with a field sprint. Stage 19 looks like the perfect chance for a small group of opportunists–who have likely been saving themselves in the high mountains–to escape and fight for a breakaway stage win in Sappada.

The 154K stage begins in Mortegliano and climbs steadily throughout the day, culminating with three categorized climbs in the second half stage, the last of which the riders summit just 7K from the finish. After so many days of intense climbing–and with one more day in the mountains still to come–the peloton could just sit back and let the break go all the way to the finish.

That sets the stage for Stage 20, the last chance for anyone hoping to steal the 2024 Giro d’Italia from whoever's been leading it. And–as the last two editions have shown us–that’s a realistic possibility. Starting in Alpago, the stage rolls along for about 85K before the first of two ascents of the Monte Grappa, an 18K climb with an average gradient of 8.1%–that’s steep . This isn’t a stage with a summit finish–the race finishes in Bassano del Grappa after a long descent from the top of the Monte Grappa down into the valley below–but even without one, the stage should still provide a dramatic conclusion to the Giro’s GC battle.

The race concludes Sunday in Rome with a 122K road stage featuring several circuits through the Eternal City. The day will begin with clinking glasses of prosecco, and end with one last chance for the sprinters to grab some glory.

You can find the elevation profiles and course maps for each 2024 Giro d’Italia stage here .

For the second year in a row, the 2023 Giro d’Italia was decided on the grand tour’s penultimate day. In 2022, Australia’s Jai Hindley (BORA-hansgrohe) took the pink jersey from Ecuador’s Richard Carapaz (INEOS Grenadiers) on Stage 20. Hindley won a mountain stage at the end of the grand tour’s first week, then hung around near the top of the General Classification before seizing his moment late in the Giro’s final mountain stage and winning the race overall.

In 2023, Slovenia’s Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma) followed the same formula, albeit without an early-stage win. After Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-Quick Step)—who had won two stages and was wearing the pink jersey as the Giro’s overall leader—was forced to abandon the race after testing positive for Covid-19 on the eve of the Giro’s first Rest Day, Great Britain’s Geraint Thomas (INEOS Grenadiers) took the maglia rosa . With the exception of the two days straddling the second Rest Day, Thomas held the jersey for much of the second and third weeks.

But he cracked on Stage 20, an 18.6K uphill time trial from Tarvisio to the summit of the Monte Lussari. Roglič, who entered the day just 26 seconds behind Thomas on GC, won the stage by 40 seconds, taking the pink jersey–and the 2023 Giro–by a slim margin.

Thomas held on to finish second, and Portugal’s João Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) finished third. Italy’s Jonathan Milan (Bahrain-Victorious) won the Points Classification, France’s Thibaut Pinot (Groupama-FDJ) won the King of the Mountains Classification, and Almeida was the Giro’s Best Young Rider.

Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates)

With most of the sport’s best grand tour riders (including Roglič) racing the Tour de France this summer, this year’s Giro has a short list of overall contenders, a list that’s headlined by one of the sport’s true superstars: Slovenia’s Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates).

The 25-year-old has never raced the Giro, and he takes the starting line this year as the favorite to win and dominate it. Then he’s planning to head to the Tour, where he’s hoping to become the first rider since Italy’s Marco Pantani in 1998 to win the Giro and the Tour in the same season.

Geraint Thomas (INEOS-Grenadiers)

Pogačar’s biggest challenger will likely be Geraint Thomas, who’s coming back to the Giro after last year’s disappointment. The 37-year-old (he’ll turn 38 during the race) will have a strong and experienced team supporting him–and the course suits him–but he’ll have a hard time overcoming Pogačar.

Cian Uijtdebroeks (Visma-Lease a Bike)

We’ll also be keeping an eye on Belgium’s Cian Uijtdebroeks (Visma-Lease a Bike), who made headlines last December when it was announced that he was breaking his contract with BORA-hansgrohe (who had recently signed Roglič away from Jumbo) to join the Dutch superteam.

The winner of the Tour de l‘Avenir in 2022, Uijtdebroeks just turned 21 and is widely considered to be a future grand tour contender. Without Belgium’s Wout van Aert, who’s skipping the Giro due to injuries he sustained in a crash at a race in Belgium a few weeks ago, Uijtdebroeks becomes the focus of the team’s Giro plans. And with a strong squad alongside him, he could finish on the podium and is the easy pick to become the Giro’s Best Young Rider.

Ben O’Connor (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale)

Other GC contenders include Australia’s Ben O’Connor (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale), a former fourth-place finisher at the Tour de France and Giro stage-winner; Italy’s Damiano Caruso (Bahrain-Victorious), a former Giro podium-finisher; Colombia’s Daniel Martinez (BORA-hansgrohe), a former fifth-place finisher at the Giro; Great Britain’s Hugh Carthy (EF Education-EasyPost), a two-time top-10 finisher; and France’s Romain Bardet (Team dsm-firmenich PostNL), a former Tour de France podium finisher who was seventh at the Giro in 2021 but might be more of stage hunter this year.

Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek)

Other stage hunters include Italy’s Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek), a three-time stage winner who was the Giro’s King of the Mountains in 2019; France’s Julian Alaphilippe (Soudal-Quick Step), who’s riding his first Giro; and Canada’s Michael Woods (Israel-PremierTech), who’s hoping to complete a hat-trick of grand tour stage victories with a win in Italy.

Nairo Quintana (Movistar)

One of the most controversial riders in this year’s Giro will be Colombia’s Nairo Quintana (Movistar), winner of the Giro in 2014. But the 34-year-old hasn’t raced since finishing sixth overall in the 2022 Tour de France and then having his results disqualified after testing positive for tramadol, a painkiller that’s banned by the UCI (but not banned by WADA). He’s now back in the WorldTour with the team that made him famous. His return has not been a popular one , though, and it will be interesting to see how he’s received in Italy.

The Giro also offers several stage win opportunities for field sprinters, and that–plus the fact that the Tour de France is very not sprinter-friendly–means there will be lots of them taking the start, including Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek); Belgium’s Tim Merlier (Soudal–Quick Step); Dutch sprinters Olav Kooij (Visma-Lease a Bike) and Fabio Jakobsen (Team dsm-firmenich PostNL), and Australia’s Sam Welsford (BORA-Hansgrohe), Caleb Ewan (Jayco AlUla) and Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck); and Eritrea’s Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty).

Last but not least, the Giro will see several North Americans taking the start, with Americans Larry Warbasse (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale), Magnus Sheffield (INEOS Grenadiers), and Will Barta (Movistar) joining Woods on the starting line, with more expected to join them as teams finalize their rosters.

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Gravel: 3-5 hours of riding. 20-40 mi (35-60 km). Up to 3,000 ft (900 m).

Hiking: 3-5 hours of hiking. 6-10 mi (9-16 km). Up to 2,000 ft (600 m).

Road : 4+ hours of riding. 40-70 mi (60-110 km). Up to 8,000 ft (2,400 m).

Gravel:  4+ hours of riding. 30-50 mi (45-80 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

Hiking: 4+ hours of hiking. 7-15 mi (11-24 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

What are your trip styles?

Classic - reserve:.

Savor the finer things as you relax in luxurious 5-star accommodations and wine, dine, and ride in some of the most unforgettable destinations around the world.

Classic - Signature:

Explore beautiful destinations by bike, enjoy extra inclusions, savor delicious local cuisine, and enjoy the perfect mix of accommodations.

Classic - Discover:

Enjoy a casual cycling vacation with fantastic routes and comfortable accommodations.

Train like the pros in some of their favorite riding destinations.

See the pros in action at the biggest cycling events of the year.

Cross Country:

Tackle an epic adventure that takes you point-to-point across mountains, countryside, and more.

Self-Guided

Enjoy a bike tour on your schedule with just your chosen travel companions.

Single Occupancy

Sometimes it’s more convenient and comfortable to have your own room while on vacation. We understand and that’s why we offer a Single Occupancy option. The additional price guarantees a private room all to yourself

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Italy Bike Tours

Explore italy on the best guided cycling tours.

Since 1972 we’ve learned that the best way to discover the magic of Italy is by taking a bike tour. Culture, food, rural landscapes and people come to life in the countryside when you slow down and observe the details from the seat of a bike. ExperiencePlus! has operated bike tours in Italy longer than any other bicycle tour company and we have the guides, routes and favorite hidden corners in each region to show for it. ExperiencePlus! has an array of bicycle tours in Italy that are sure to satisfy anyone’s quest for the perfect cycling destination. On our bicycle tours in Italy you will pedal to extraordinary art cities such as Venice, Florence, Lucca and Pisa. Add to this the marvelous rural landscapes of Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, Chianti and Maremma areas of Tuscany, and you have the best of Italy at your fingertips. End every day with a delicious meal of local food specialties and you’ll understand why Italy is such a popular bicycling destination. Oh yes, did I mention the “gelato?” And the wonderful fruits and vegetables for your daily picnics on the road, or the homemade pasta for dinner?

Many of our trips have a longer and shorter version so if something looks great but you don’t have the time or you want to stay longer let us know!

New in 2024 : we are excited to announce a new line up of self-guided cycling tours in Italy. These tours are perfect for adventure-loving travelers who want to pick their own departure date and don’t need van support or tour leaders en route. Browse our new line up below by selecting Self-guided under the tour style. We also marked these self-guided tour finder photos with a yellow “New: Self-guided” banner!

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Bicycling Venice to Florence

May 19, 2024 – May 26, 2024 Contact us for availability

Jun 09, 2024 – Jun 16, 2024 Departure confirmed to go!

Sep 15, 2024 – Sep 22, 2024 Only one Recycle-Credit spot available.

Sep 29, 2024 – Oct 06, 2024 Departure confirmed to go!

May 04, 2025 – May 11, 2025 Book Now and Save $200 per person

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Sep 21, 2025 – Sep 28, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person.

Bike Across Italy – Venice to Pisa

May 19, 2024 – May 30, 2024 Contact us for availability

Sep 15, 2024 – Sep 26, 2024 Only one Recycle-Credit spot available.

Sep 29, 2024 – Oct 10, 2024

May 04, 2025 – May 15, 2025 Book Now and Save $200 per person

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Jun 08, 2025 – Jun 19, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person.

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Cycling Italy’s Lakes District

Sep 06, 2024 – Sep 12, 2024 Sold out – wait list available.

Jun 20, 2025 – Jun 26, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person.

Sep 05, 2025 – Sep 11, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person.

Cycling Italy’s Piedmont

Aug 25, 2024 – Sep 01, 2024 Confirmed to go.  Re-Cycle discounts no longer available.    

Sep 15, 2024 – Sep 22, 2024 Filling fast! Re-Cycle discounts no longer available.

Aug 24, 2025 – Aug 31, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person.

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Cycling Italy’s Piedmont Plus! Lake Maggiore

Aug 25, 2024 – Sep 05, 2024 Confirmed to go.  Re-Cycle discounts no longer available.    

Sep 15, 2024 – Sep 26, 2024 Filling fast! Re-Cycle discounts no longer available.

Aug 24, 2025 – Sep 04, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person.

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Bicycle the Baroque Towns of Southeastern Sicily

May 04, 2024 – May 11, 2024 Call for availability

Sep 14, 2024 – Sep 21, 2024

Sep 28, 2024 – Oct 05, 2024 2 spaces remaining! 

May 03, 2025 – May 10, 2025 Book Now and Save $200 per person.

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Cycling Southwestern Sicily’s Ancient Mediterranean Cities

May 11, 2024 – May 17, 2024 Call for availability

Sep 21, 2024 – Sep 27, 2024

Oct 05, 2024 – Oct 11, 2024 Sold out – waitlist available

May 10, 2025 – May 16, 2025 Book Now and Save $200 per person.

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Grand Cycling Tour of Sicily

May 04, 2024 – May 17, 2024 Call for availability 

Sep 14, 2024 – Sep 27, 2024

Sep 28, 2024 – Oct 11, 2024 Sold out – waitlist available

May 03, 2025 – May 16, 2025 Book Now and Save $200 per person.

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Cycling Italy’s Lakes District Plus!

Sep 06, 2024 – Sep 16, 2024 Sold out – wait list available.

Jun 20, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person.

Sep 05, 2025 – Sep 15, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person.

Cycling Italy’s Dolomites

Jun 30, 2025 – Jul 07, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person.

Cycling Italy’s Dolomites Plus! the Sella Ronda

Jun 30, 2025 – Jul 10, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person.

Cycling Italy’s Alpine Valleys

Jun 15, 2024 – Jun 22, 2024 Sold out – wait list available.

Jun 14, 2025 – Jun 21, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person.

Jul 05, 2025 – Jul 12, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person.

Cycling Puglia’s White Villages

May 05, 2024 – May 11, 2024 Call for availability 

Sep 08, 2024 – Sep 14, 2024 Call for availability.

Sep 22, 2024 – Sep 28, 2024 Sold out – wait list available.

Sep 29, 2024 – Oct 05, 2024 Contact us for availability

Apr 20, 2025 – Apr 26, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person.

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Sep 28, 2025 – Oct 04, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person.

Cycling Puglia’s White Villages Plus! the Salento

May 05, 2024 – May 15, 2024 Call for availability

Sep 22, 2024 – Oct 02, 2024 Sold out – wait list available.

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Cycling Italy’s Alpine Valleys Plus! Venice

Jun 15, 2024 – Jun 26, 2024 Sold out – wait list available.

Jun 14, 2025 – Jun 25, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person.

Jul 05, 2025 – Jul 16, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person.

Emilia Romagna’s Culinary Delights Plus!

May 26, 2024 – Jun 06, 2024 Departure confirmed to go!

Aug 25, 2024 – Sep 05, 2024  Departure confirmed to go!

May 25, 2025 – Jun 05, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person.

Emilia Romagna’s Culinary Delights

May 26, 2024 – Jun 02, 2024 Departure confirmed to go!

Aug 25, 2024 – Sep 01, 2024  Departure confirmed to go!

May 25, 2025 – Jun 01, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person.

Explorer: White Roads of Tuscany

Sep 08, 2024 – Sep 14, 2024 Departure confirmed to go! 

Apr 28, 2025 – May 04, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person.

Oct 05, 2025 – Oct 11, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person.

Self-guided: Taste of Italy, cycling Emilia-Romagna

Self-guided: Umbria – Cycling the Green Heart of Italy

Sep 16, 2024 – sep 23, 2024.

Self-guided: Italy’s Alpine Valleys – Sud Tyrol, Lake Garda and Verona

Jun 09, 2024 – jun 16, 2024.

Self-guided: Cycling the Majestic Dolomites! Cortina to Bolzano

Jun 01, 2024 – jun 08, 2024, jun 16, 2024 – jun 22, 2024.

Self-guided: Southern Tuscany – Cycling Cortona to Siena

May 06, 2024 – may 13, 2024.

Self-guided: Bicycle Romagna – Heartland of Italy’s Homemade Pasta

May 07, 2024 – May 13, 2024  High season pricing reflected.

Jun 18, 2024 – Jun 24, 2024 High season pricing reflected. For more date options, please review date notes above. 

Cycling Sardinia’s West Coast Plus! the South

May 18, 2025 – May 29, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person

Sep 21, 2025 – Oct 02, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person

Cycling Sardinia’s West Coast

May 18, 2025 – May 25, 2025 Book now and save $200 per person

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Italy bike tours.

Of all European countries, none draws visitors over and over again like Italy. A peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea, Italy consists of 21 diverse regions of villages and picturesque towns set amidst rolling hills, vineyards, mountains, lakes, cliffs and islands.

Each region has its unique charm, but all share the “Italian” view that life should be taken at a slow pace with time to enjoy conversation, food and drink.

Together, Italy’s regions boast the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. Packed with historical treasures, Italy’s cycling tours allow visitors to indulge in the spectacular natural landscape.

“The area was absolutely wonderful... just one adventure after another going through the small villages and beautiful towns.”

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Innsbruck to Lake Garda Across the Southern Slopes of the Alps

COUNTRY: Austria, Italy

Self guided from EUR € 1079

Self-guided: Saturdays and Wednesdays: Apr 27-Oct 5, 2024.

Description: On this tour, you will come across well-known cities such as Innsbruck, Merano, and Trento. The rivers Inn and Adige lead you via Lake Resia and Lake Caldaro to Lake Garda. Impressive mountain ranges form an incredible panorama. From Resia to Lake Garda…

Venice to Trieste and Istria

COUNTRY: Croatia, Italy, Slovenia

Self guided from EUR € 699

Self-guided: Wednesdays and Saturdays: Apr 17-Jul 27, 2024; Aug 28-Sep 28, 2024 (additional dates available for groups of 5 or more)

Description: Your tour will begin at "la Serenissima," Venice, the lagoon city on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. Cycling past the beaches of the classical holiday resorts of Jesolo and Caorle on the Italian Adriatic, you will have an opportunity to take a refreshing…

Bicycle Paths of the Dolomites (based in one hotel)

COUNTRY: Italy

Self guided from EUR € 949

Self-guided: Daily: May 25 - Aug 02, 2024, Aug 25 - Sep 21, 2024 (minimum 2 persons)

Description: Enjoy peak levels of adventure on this dynamic cycling tour to the Dolomites. At the feet of these domineering peaks, you'll cycle without meeting steep inclines, following well-built cycle paths including the 'Toblach/Dobbiaco - Lienz' and 'Drava/Drau…

Bolzano to Verona: Orchards, Mountains & Timeless Culture

Self guided from EUR € 959

Self-guided: Departures Wednesday - Saturday: Mar 30-Oct 12, 2024.

Description: Nature or culture? This tour is the perfect combination of both! This bike tour from the capital of South Tyrol to the festival city of Verona takes you on a predominantly flat route along the Adige, cycling through sun-kissed, fertile orchards to cities…

Bolzano – Verona – Venice

Self guided from EUR € 850

Self-guided: Saturdays and Sundays: Mar 30 - Oct 12, 2024; Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Apr 30 - Sep 4, 2024 (additional dates available for groups of 6 or more)

Description: Few landscapes in Europe match the unique beauty of the Dolomites, part of the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2009. Your cycling route starts in the heart of these superb mountains and follows the course of the River Adige towards the palm-lined shores…

Cycling and Cooking in Sardinia

Guided from EUR € 3200

Guided: May 19; Jun 2, 16; Sep 15; Oct 6, 13, 2024 (​​​​​​​minimum of 4 participants)

Description: This bike tour brings together a passion for cycling and the culinary arts. Taste the most sumptuous, magical flavors of the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, including refined olive oil, gorgeous wines, and tantalizing cheeses. Prepare stunning dishes…

Cycling and Cooking in Tuscany

Guided: May 10, 17; Jun 7; Sep 13, 27; Oct 11, 2024

Description: Embark on an irresistible bike tour through Tuscany, one that combines breathtaking bicycle routes with captivating cookery classes designed to give you an authentic overview of some of Tuscany's most tantalizing dishes. La Cucina Toscana is simplicity…

Cycling Sardinia's Rugged Beauty

Self guided from EUR € 1510

Self-guided: Daily: Mar 15 - Nov 30, 2024

Description: Envision gravel biking through the second-largest Mediterranean island where each trail reveals a new chapter in this living storybook. Navigating Sardinia's rugged beauty along old rail routes and coastal paths allows immersion in the island's unique…

Dolomites to Trieste via Lake Bled at the Foot of the Julian Alps

COUNTRY: Italy, Slovenia, Austria

Self guided from EUR € 769

Self-guided: Wednesday, Friday, and Saturdays: May 11 - Aug 9, 2024, Aug 21 - Sep 28, 2024 (additional dates available for groups of 5 or more)

Description: Your journey of discovery to the Julian Alps begins in the northeast Dolomites, following the River Drau through the Drau Valley before biking through the gorgeous Gail Valley on Austria's comfortable cycle paths. A little detour takes you to the…

Dolomites to Venice Along the Old Dolomites Railway Track

Self guided from EUR € 749

Self-guided: Wednesdays and Saturdays: May 4 - Aug 7, 2024; Aug 21 - Sep 28, 2024. (additional dates available for groups of 5 or more)

Description: From the northeast of the Dolomites, embark on a wonderful cycling tour through the Höhlenstein Valley, passing by the famous 'Drei Zinnen' (Three Peaks) and onto the Olympic town of Cortina d’Ampezzo. Enjoy the splendid scenery as you follow the old…

Florence to Rome

Self guided from EUR € 1139

Self-guided: Saturdays: Mar 30 -Jun 29; Aug 24 - Oct 12, 2024.

Description: Discover a new side of Italy - quiet, sometimes almost mystical! On this gorgeous bike tour, you will see cities like Assisi, Perugia, Spoleto, or Narni, which have incredible art treasures and carry visitors back into the Middle Ages. The aesthetic…

Florence to Rome: E-Bike through the Heart of Italy

Guided from EUR € 2600

Guided: May 11*, 18; Sep 14, 21, 2024 (minimum 8 participants; *indicates fully booked)

Description: Discover the beauty of three irridescent Italian regions: biking from Tuscany, through Umbria, and into the Latium region. Begin your journey in the Renaissance gem of Florence, 'Birthplace of the Renaissance', then cycle through enchanting, picturesque…

Lake Garda (based in one hotel)

Self guided from EUR € 999

Self-guided: Sundays and Tuesdays: Mar 31 - Oct 13, 2024.

Description: Culture, wine, and Lake Garda are the perfect ingredients for "La Dolce Vita." Welcome to a cycle tour that will spoil your senses with high arts and culture in the cities of Trento, Verona, Brescia, and Mantua. Not only will you cycle by the palaces in…

Learning Italian from the Saddle: Language Classes & the Coast of Apulia

Guided from EUR € 1950

Guided: Apr 27; Jun 22; Sep 7; Oct 26, 2024

Description: Cycling along the coastline of Apulia while also enjoying an Italian language course?! Yes! Enjoy this unique experience - getting in touch with the land, the people, and the wonderful culture on this cycling vacation in the heel of Italy's boot. This…

Piedmont Region by E-Bike: The Italian Garden of Eden

Self guided from EUR € 1099

Self-guided: Saturdays: Mar 23 - Oct 12, 2024.

Description: The Piedmont is a paradise for gourmets! Fantastic wines, delicious truffles, sweet chocolate, and an artful kitchen attract gourmets from all over the world to visit this region. An awesome landscape assures variety for the cycle tours. The first…

Umbria Road Cycling: Loop Tour Through Lush and Scenic Landscape

Self guided from EUR € 800

Self-guided: Daily: Apr 01 - Aug 03, 2024 and Aug 19 - Oct 31, 2024

Description: This tour is for those who would like to discover all aspects of Umbria, thanks to this combination of nature, history, and local traditions. In the beautiful Umbrian landscape, you will find rolling hills covered with woodland, vineyards, and…

Sardinia: A Mine of Memories

Self guided from EUR € 770

Self-guided: Saturdays: Year-round, 2024 (additional departures available for a surcharge)

Description: Sardinia's southwest forms a rugged wedge of land that juts south of the main body of the island into the Mediterranean, its craggy coastline mitigated by some fine beaches. Forests cling to the slopes of its predominantly hilly landscape, which is…

A Taste of Italy: Emilia-Romagna

Self guided from EUR € 1285

Self-guided: Sundays: Mar 1-Oct 31, 2024 (other start days are possible for an additional fee)

Description: On this best-selling bicycle tour, you'll ride through Italy's premier pasta region. Every meal will include extraordinary local dishes made according to tradition, and every day of pedaling will not only take you on behind-the-scenes visits to parmesan…

Tuscan Wine Classic: Pienza to Castellina via Siena

Self guided from EUR € 1490

Self-guided: Daily: Mar 15-Oct 31, 2024

Description: Yes, there are hills, but your efforts on this tour will be rewarded with sunny Mediterranean ambiance and a spirited flair for hospitality. Tuscany nourishes the soul and leads you to rejoice in the earthly pleasures of daily life. The route takes you…

Tuscany Getaway: 4 Nights in Siena, Montalcino & Pienza

Self guided from EUR € 1150

Description: We put together this short bike tour for those who do not feel like taking a vacation entirely on a saddle. Each day there will be a choice for short easier bike rides and more challenging ones. Whether crowned by timeless villages, covered by vineyards…

Tuscany's Legendary Gravel Routes

Self guided from EUR € 1690

Self-guided: Daily departures, Mar 15 - Oct 31, 2024

Description: With its timeless landscapes, ancient towns, and vineyards, Tuscany offers unparalleled views of authentic Italian life. The region's simplicity, art, and cuisine make it an unforgettable destination in the heart of Italy. Gravel biking in Tuscany offers…

Umbria’s Green Valleys From the Pilgrimage Town of Assisi

Self guided from EUR € 577

Self-guided: Daily: Apr 1 - Aug 3, 2024 and Aug 19 - Oct 31, 2024 (minimum 2 persons)

Description: Nothing is better than cycling on quiet, country roads with views of rolling hills decorated with silver-green olive groves and fertile vineyards. Umbria has been praised for its unmistakable beauty since Roman times because of its colorful fields and…

Tuscany and Umbria: Cycling in the Heart of Italy

Self guided from EUR € 877

Description: This evocative bicycle tour brings you through the Etruscan and Roman heartlands of Umbria and Tuscany. Water courses and magnificent scenery mark these regions, shaped by both the forces of nature and by human hand. Beginning in the most atmospheric and…

Venice to Florence: From Rialto across the sea to Ponte Vecchio

Self guided from EUR € 1259

Self-guided: Saturdays: Mar 30 - Oct 12, 2024.

Description: This bicycle tour through Italy begins and ends at two of Italy's most famous cities: Venice and Florence. A tour of exceptional beauty, you cycle through an almost unknown Italy as you leave Venice and head to Florence. Kiwis, peaches, melons…

Appian Way, Catacombs & Aqueducts Rome E-Bike Tour

Rome · from €85 EUR

Description: While the center of Rome bristles with Roman ruins and awesome artifacts, just outside the city lie the feats of ancient engineering and monumental roads that made this bastion of civilization possible. This bike tour begins in Rome before traversing the…

Capuchin Catacombs Bike Tour Palermo

Palermo · from €50 EUR

Description: Explore the ominous Capuchin Catacombs on this peculiar Palermo day tour, with the added benefit of bike rental! Bike into the bowels of Palermo and discover one of its most mysterious landmarks – if you feel a shiver down your spine, you…

Chianti to San Gimignano Bike Tour Florence

Florence · from €145 EUR

Description: The “Manhattan of the middle ages”, San Gimignano is one of the most fantastic spots to stop at on a tour of Tuscany. The region may be famous for its vineyards and wine, which you’ll of course get to try in a tasting session at the end of the day, but…

Classic Tuscany Bike Tour

Florence · from €95 EUR

Description: The perfect balance of cycling, sightseeing, and tasting local delicacies, this Tuscan bike tour is not to be missed! The landscapes of the Chianti Colli Fiorentini region are admired around the world for their dramatic views. The perfect destination for…

Craft Beer Bike Tour Palermo

Palermo · from €60 EUR

Description: Hop on a bike tour that tantalizes your tastebuds with sublime Sicilian craft beers, with the added benefit of bike rental! As well as visiting some of the standout landmarks of Palermo, this bicycle tour gives you the chance to visit the city’s…

Grottaferrata, Marino & Castel Gandolfo E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting

Rome · from €95 EUR

Description: This guided bike tour is the perfect way to spend a scenic day outside of Rome's metropolitan center, and to discover how the wealthiest lived in the heyday of the Roman Empire, followed by tastings of some of the region's finest wines. Once the favored…

Highlights of Naples Bike Tour

Naples · from €45 EUR

Description: Take sightseeing in Naples to the next level on the Highlights of Naples Bike Tour! Discover a scintillating city of romantic piazzas lined with arresting ancient architecture as your guide beguiles you with the history of Piazza San Gaetano, Piazza…

Lake Massaciuccoli Bike Tour Pisa

Pisa · from €69 EUR

Description: Let your guide lead you on a breathtaking bicycle tour of the mesmerizing Lake Massaciuccoli, visiting the Lipu Oasis of Massaciuccoli, and admiring awe-inspiring vistas of Versilia and the Apuan Alps. With the added flexibility of bike rental, this day…

Milan Hidden Treasures Bike Tour

Milan · from €35 EUR

Description: Uncover the hidden gems in a city famed for its resplendent beauty! This family-friendly guided bike tour explores Milan's best-kept secrets, guaranteed to amaze and give you a real feel for this city's elegant culture and wonderful stories. You'll ride…

Milan Private Bike Tour

Milan · from €32 EUR

Description: This tailor-made, family-friendly bike tour allows you to request specific sights or rely on your guides for their own riding recommendations. Either way, you’re bound for a luxurious experience as you cycle to some of the most beautiful…

Milan Sunset Bike Tour with Aperitivo

Milan · from €50 EUR

Description: You can't beat an Italian sunset, and this family-friendly bike tour brings you right to the heart of Milan in the golden hours. As the sun dips beneath the horizon and bathes the city in a fiery haze, your guide will take you on a magical journey to…

Naples' Hills & Views Bike Tour

Description: If you’re after an exceptional bike tour exploring Naples from all angles, the Naples’ Hills & Views Bike Tour has you covered. Offering awe-inspiring viewpoints of blissful architectural beauty and a bay of breathtaking grandeur, this…

Palermo Antimafia Bike Tour

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Description: As beautiful as Palermo is, it nurses a troubled past. The Sicilian Mafia used Palermo as one of the bases for their reign of terror, coloring how many Palermo residents grew up to view their country. Take the day tour that details their fight for peace…

Palermo Old Town Bike Tour

Palermo · from €40 EUR

Description: Take a bike tour through picture-perfect Old Town Palermo and discover enthralling architecture at every turn, with the added benefit of bike rental! Pushing off from Piazza Pretoria, discover the city’s landmark fountain boasting sixteen statues around…

Pisa Del Trammino Bike Tour

Description: Get set and go on the Pisa Del Trammino Bike Tour, a sensational seaside sightseeing adventure in breathtaking Tuscany, with the added benefit of bike rental! Biking out of the beautiful city center, you’ll discover the enchanting and varied landscapes…

Pisa & Leaning Tower Bike Tour

Pisa · from €132 EUR

Description: For your one-stop-shop of Pisa’s picture-perfect sightseeing spots, look no further than the Pisa & Leaning Tower Bike Tour! This guided bicycle tour, with the added benefit of bike rental, not only takes in the famous icon of Pisa, but also the…

Pisa to Lucca Bike Tour

Description: Pedal from postcard-perfect Pisa to lustrous Lucca on a guided day tour following the picturesque Puccini Cycle Path, named after the famous Lucca-born composer, Giacomo Puccini. Along the way, you’ll feast your eyes on sensational sights…

Private Florence Bike Tour

Florence · from €52 EUR

Description: A relaxed private bike tour around Florence, this well-paced, laid-back day tour is your perfect introduction to the city and its surroundings, covering such significant sightseeing spots as the Michelangelo Hilltop Square, San Miniato Church, Palazzo…

Private Tuscany Sunset Bike Tour with Wine & Olive Oil Tasting

Description: Picture the sunset dappled leaves of a Tuscan vineyard, rolling hills and medieval castles bathing in the last warm light of day. This private romantic bike tour is the perfect way to experience the Tuscan countryside as the sun dips below the hills and…

Rome City Center E-Bike Tour

Rome · from €67 EUR

Description: Take in the major historic and cultural sites of Rome in just a few hours on the Rome City Center E-Bike Tour! This bicycle tour takes in the Eternal City’s most important sites, including the Piazza Del Popolo, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain…

Rome E-Bike Tour with Street Food Tastings

Description: Eat like a local on the Rome E-Bike Tour with Street Food Tastings as you follow your knowledgeable guide to some of the city's greatest gastronomic offerings. Visit squares where markets have stood for hundreds of years, the best pizza oven in the city…

San Rossore Park Bike Tour Pisa

Description: Just a few kilometers from the center of Pisa is one of Tuscany's most breathtaking regional parks. Discover the Italianate oasis of San Rossore by bike on this day tour from Pisa, including opportunities to see native wildlife in its natural habitat and…

Street Food Bike Tour Palermo

Palermo · from €48 EUR

Description: Take a big bite out of Palermo on this guided flavor adventure through the city’s markets and sightseeing spots, with the added benefit of bike rental! With 5 street-food stops, you’ll sink your teeth into… … …arancini – deep-friend rice balls with a…

The Best of Chianti Classico E-Bike Tour Florence

Florence · from €130 EUR

Description: The perfect destination for a wine-lover's Italian bike tour, the Chianti countryside boasts vibrant vineyards, picturesque villages, and verdant views over emerald green hills. If you're based in Florence or passing through Chianti, this is your perfect…

Turin Highlights & Hidden Gems Bike Tour

Turin · from €39 EUR

Description: Take in terrific Turin on this comprehensive bicycle tour of iconic sights and hidden gems. Your local guide divulges the essence that makes Turin the magnificent city it is today, whilst giving you tips for the best bagna càuda (garlic and anchovy…

Val Graziosa Bike Tour Pisa

Description: Embark on an enchanting guided biking adventure, with the added flexibility of bike rental, in the verdant landscapes of Val Graziosa. Visit the charming village of Calci and the unforgettable Certosa di Calci, and enjoying a picturesque pedal along the…

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Ever thought about exploring Italy but in a super fun and active way? Well, Italy4Real’s Bike Tours Italy are pretty much your dream come true. Picture this: you’re on your bike, winding through those iconic Italian scenes—think endless vineyards, ruins that tell tales as old as time, and cozy little towns where life is sweet and the pizza is even sweeter.

These tours are about keeping things laid-back but thrilling at the same time. It doesn’t matter if you’re in it to cover some serious ground or just want to meander and soak up the stunning views at your own pace—we’ve got the perfect ride for you.

Flying solo, looking for a unique date idea, or planning an epic trip with your friends? We’ve got all the best routes picked out, the yummiest places to refuel, and all the little tips and tricks that’ll make your trip unforgettable.

So, what do you say? Ready to pedal through Italy and discover its beauty in the most vibrant way possible? Come join us on a Italy4Real Cycling Tour of Italy – where every pedal push is packed with adventure and laughter.

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Ready to kick your Italian adventure up a gear? Italy4Real’s Bike Tours Italy mean hitting the open road (or trail) and seeing Italy in the coolest way possible – on two wheels! Picture this: you’re cycling through rolling vineyards, breezing by ancient ruins, and stopping in adorable villages where you’re greeted with a smile and maybe a slice of the best pizza you’ve ever had.

Our bike tours are super flexible, perfect whether you’re all about racking up those miles or just cruising and soaking up the scenery. Think of it as your backstage pass to Italy’s most stunning landscapes, from the sun-drenched fields of Tuscany to the crystal-clear waters of Sicily.

No matter if you’re flying solo, making it a date, or rolling deep with your buddies, we’ve got everything planned out. We’re talking top-notch routes, awesome eats, and all the insider tips you need to get the most out of your trip.

So, what do you say? Ready to pedal your way through Italy and see what amazing stories unfold along the way? Join us at Italy4Real’s Bike Tours Italy – where every pedal brings a new adventure.

Biking in Tuscany

Imagine cruising on a bike through Tuscany’s rolling hills, where every pedal push brings you face-to-face with vineyards that stretch out like green seas, ancient olive trees, and old-timey villages that seem to have dodged the bullet of time. Riding a bike here is way more than just getting a good workout; it’s about diving headfirst into a feast for the senses.

You’ve got the gentle breeze kissing your face, the sun making everything glow, the smell of flowers and earth mixing in the air, and views that’ll make you want to stop and take it all in every few minutes. Maybe you’ll hit pause on your ride for a bit to taste some local wine straight from the vineyard or shoot the breeze with the locals who love to spill the beans about their history and traditions.

Tuscany on two wheels? It’s like rolling through a living, breathing museum of what makes Italy so magical, crafting memories that stick around way after you’ve headed back. Whether you’re all about hitting those miles hard or just in it for the chill vibes, Tuscany’s landscapes are the perfect backdrop for an epic adventure.

Biking in the Umbria Region of Italy

Imagine cruising on your bike through Umbria, the secret heart of Italy, where every hill and valley feels like it’s straight out of a storybook. This place is like the chill, less flashy cousin of Tuscany, packed with all the medieval vibes, lush forests, and olive trees you could wish for.

Our Italy cycling tours are like hopping in a time machine, where each turn of the pedal peels back layers of history and gets you closer to the real-deal Italy. The air’s got this earthy, fresh scent, and all you hear is the soundtrack of nature doing its thing. It’s super easy to find yourself hitting the brakes not because you’re tired, but because you’ve just gotta snap a pic or wander into a little village where time seems to stand still.

Whether you’re here for a leisurely ride or looking for a bit of a challenge, Umbria’s hills have got you covered, making sure you feel that good kind of burn that totally justifies diving into the local food scene afterwards. We’re talking pasta with truffles, wine that’ll make you want to write a poem, and olive oil so good you’ll want to drink it. Biking in Umbria? It’s more than just a ride; it’s a full-on plunge into the heart and taste of Italy, minus the tourist crowds.

Biking in Puglia Region of Italy

Imagine biking along the stunning edges of Puglia, where the cool blues of the Adriatic and Ionian seas hug Italy’s heel. Biking here is like stumbling upon Italy’s secret treasure, with a backdrop of ancient olive trees, iconic trulli houses popping up like whimsical mushrooms, and vineyards soaking up the sun.

Puglia is all about the chill vibes, with its gorgeous natural scenes, rich history, and mouth-watering eats. As you pedal through cute coastal spots and the calm countryside, it feels like the world’s slowed down just for you. Maybe you’ll stop for a bite of homemade orecchiette pasta or just to soak up a view that looks straight out of a postcard.

Thanks to the mostly flat roads, anyone can jump on a bike here and feel at ease, drifting into Italy’s quieter corners. Every ride in Puglia is more than just a trip through pretty places; it’s a deep dive into a region full of warmth and stories, leaving you with memories that stick around way longer than your bike tracks.

Biking in the Emilia-Romagna Region of Italy

Gear up for a ride through Emilia-Romagna, the ultimate spot in Italy where good eats meet great tracks. It’s like every kilometer cycled is a step closer to the next mouthwatering treat—think world-class cheese, balsamic vinegar that’s a straight-up game changer, and prosciutto that’ll ruin you for all other hams.

This place isn’t just about working up an appetite; it’s about rewarding every mile with something yummy. Picture zipping through cities like Bologna, where the old-school vibes are as legit as the pasta, or Ravenna, with mosaics so cool they’ll make you stop in your tracks. And don’t even get me started on the small towns, where every corner turned is a new foodie find.

Emilia-Romagna’s also a magnet for bike buffs, thanks to epic events like the Giro d’Italia. Whether you’re all about easy rides with sea breezes or climbing hills that make your legs scream, this region’s got you covered. Plus, there are vineyards along the way, perfect for a pit stop to sip some of Italy’s finest vinos. Biking here? It’s a feast for your legs and your taste buds, making every push of the pedal totally worth it.

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At Italy4Real, we’re all about creating the perfect biking adventure that’s tailored just for you. Whether you’re a cycling newbie or a seasoned pro, we’ll customize your trip to match your fitness level, ensuring you enjoy every moment without feeling overtaxed.

Dreaming of cruising through the rolling hills of Tuscany , tackling the rugged terrain of the Dolomites, or perhaps taking a leisurely ride along the Amalfi coast ? We’ve got you covered with our custom Italy cycling tours. And it doesn’t stop there; we also let you pick your ride.

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Cycling in Italy: 7 of the best places to cycle in Italy

So, you want to go road cycling in Italy? Maybe you have been before and want another taste of Italian cycling trips or tours, or perhaps this will be your first Italian cycling adventure.

In this article we share our pick of the best places for cycling in Italy – from cycling northern Italy and the dramatic peaks of the Dolomites and Alps, to the rolling hills of Tuscany, the Adriatic Coast of the Emilia Romagna and the wild reaches of southern Italy and Sicily.

You’ll also find our introduction to picking cycling routes and cycling events in Italy. We hope it helps you plan your next cycling holiday in Italy!

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What’s so special about cycling in Italy?

Italy is one of Europe’s most famous cycling destinations. Together with France and Spain, it is one of the big three homes of European cycling, steeped in cycling history, romanticism, myths, legends and its fair share of heroes and villains.

The country lends itself to cycling trips and tours thanks to its incredible and varying geography; from the soaring spires of the Dolomites, down through the mountainous shores of the Italian Lakes, the rolling hills of Tuscany and the Adriatic Coast and finally to the sharp coastlines of the deep south and the volcanic island of Sicily.

Road cycling Italy can provide the experience and adventure that you crave. At one extreme you can try your hand at cycling world famous high mountain passes of the Dolomites and Bormio area or participating in one of many incredibly well run granfondo events. At the other extreme, you’ll find gentle cycle tours that follow the rolling hills of the vineyards and agriturismo and family friendly roads around coastal areas.

Top this off with the fact you’re in a country rich in so much history, art, culture, cuisine and a population desperate to share their love for anything Italian – and you have a match made in cycling heaven.

Where to find the best cycling in Italy

Due to its geography and areas of note, Italy can be broken down into distinct areas that have their own distinct characteristics, features, draws and experiences.

Starting with northern Italy’s cycling destinations and working our way down the country, we will break down those areas of special interest to give you the best Italian cycling holiday destinations.

This map of Italy is a useful starting point for locating each region we talk about, namely the Dolomites of Trentino, the Stelvio region of Lombardia, the Italian Lakes of Lombardia, Emilia-Romagna, Toscana, Campania, Puglia and Sicilia.

So, without further ado, here are our pick of the best places to cycle in Italy.

1. Cycling the Dolomites/Alta Badia (Trentino)

The Dolomites are very special on nearly every level; the cycling, the scenery, the hospitality, the aprés bike, the people… it is a place that ticks boxes from serious road cycling holiday to family cycling trips and can easily be classed as one of the best cycling trips in Europe.

The area is littered with incredible Passo, all on good roads and all very easily connected into loops that can suit most legs, from 50-60km to whatever you can handle. The only drawback is that there is very little flat valley road once in the heart of the Alta Badia. However most villages have shops and cafes and at the top of nearly every pass is a Rifugio that will be a café, so there are lots of options for refuelling, recovering and enjoying the incredible scenery.

Where to stay

Corvara is a great base in the heart of the Dolomites, with every road out of town being a famous cycling climb. The Maratona starts and finishes here and the Giro nearly always pays a visit. The hospitality is second to none and there is something for everybody to enjoy, so it’s a great location even if not everybody in the family is a cyclist. Check out our favourite Corvara bike hotels here .

Dolomites cycling routes

The cycling here is second to none, the list of Passo on your doorstep and within a 100km radius is out of this world; Pordoi, Campolongo, Sella, Gardena, Valparola, Falzarego, Giau, San Pellegrino, Alpe d’siusi, Pinei… the list is endless really, especially if you have a car and can head over towards Cortina d’Ampezzo for some more action.

This is also the home of perhaps the most famous granfondo in Italy, the Maratona dles Dolomites. It has a brutal long course of 138km and 4,200m climbing over seven passes. It attracts over 7,000 riders these days and is the Italian version of the French classic, the Marmotte Cyclosportive. Sign up quickly if that interests you as spaces go fast, but equally, use the course to have an incredible day out by yourself or with your group. You can also easily break it down into two days as it’s almost a figure of eight around Corvara.

Getting there and away

Access into high mountains is rarely quick and that’s certainly the case here. Be prepared for a long day when travelling.

The closest airports are Innsbruck and Venice. Of these two, Venice has many more connecting flights, especially in summer. From here, a car is still the best option as the closest train station to Corvara is Brunico or Brixen, from where you would need to catch a coach.

Venice to Corvara is roughly 180km, Innsbruck is around 140km and a border crossing.

More information

Our in-depth guide to cycling the Dolomites and taking part in the Maratona dles Dolomites . It includes links to guides to cycling the climbs mentioned above, including Passo Pordoi, Campolongo, Sella, Gardena, Valparola, Falzarego and Giau.

2. Cycling the Bormio/Stelvio region (Lombardy)

If you long for the mountains, this area has become synonymous and mythical within the cycling community thanks to the majestic Stelvio. The area surrounding Bormio harbours some of the biggest cycling climbs in Italy and can easily be one of the best cycling trips in Europe for col collectors out there.

Bormio is nestled in the Italian Alps, close to the Swiss border in the Lombardy region of Italy. Whilst it is mostly known for the Stelvio, there are many of the best cycling climbs in Italy right on the doorstep.

Bormio itself is a perfect base for your Italian cycling trip; there are plenty of places to stay, suiting pretty much all requirements and budgets and the town itself remains busy during the summer months due to its popularity with all forms of alpinism.

The cycling here is very much up, down or a transition valley road, and it is not for the faint hearted as climbs can come in at 20km and if they are shorter then they are usually steeper. However you will always be in company, as the entire region is somewhat of a mecca for cycling.

You can find our favourite Bormio cycling hotels here .

Bormio cycling routes

Famous climbs. This is what you have come for and you will not be disappointed!

The big one is of course the  Stelvio , which takes you up to the heady height of 2,758m; this is literally straight out of Bormio and straight up for 22km. The Bormio side is the less famous side but by no means any less of a climb. The famous side with the 46 hairpins is from Prato and it’s definitely worth doing the double, it is so iconic.

Another iconic climb is the  Mortirolo , far and away the hardest climb in the Stelvio region. Climb it from Mazzo to fully enjoy the 12km at 11% average! It is a narrow unrelenting road made famous by the Giro.

The  Gavia  is also just outside Bormio and can easily be made into a loop with the Mortirolo if you really want a tough day.

Foscagno is a lesser known but stunning climb out of Bormio, taking you up over 2,200m yet again.

There a couple of smaller climbs out of Bormio that are great to acclimatise yourself before tackling the monsters; one is  Cancano  which has many hairpins and takes you towards Livigno, you will be rewarded with spectacular views and quieter roads, the other is Bormio 2000, which as the name suggests, takes you to 2000m, the climb is a bit rough, but very quiet in summer and the view at the top is worth the 10km effort.

Getting to Bormio does require a bit of time and having a car is by far the easiest and quickest way, but other options are available.

Milan Bergamo or Malpensa are the closest airports and Verona is also a good option, but this is a smaller airport so serviced by less flight options. From either of these, you can get a train into Bormio, it can take roughly 6-8hrs due to the required changes, so it is no small undertaking. The drive from the Milan or Verona will take around 3hrs – the distance is huge but there is a lot of time spent on mountain roads rather than motorways.

Our in-depth guide to cycling Bormio . It includes links to guides to cycling the climbs mentioned above, including the Stelvio, Mortirolo, Gavia and Cancano.

3. Cycling Lake Como and the Italian Lakes (Lombardy)

This part of Italy has some fantastic cycling opportunities, stretching from Lake Orta in the west to the incredibly famous Garda in the east. The eight lakes hold some incredible and remote cycle roads.

Whether you want to test yourself on some iconic climbs that feature in the Giro or Il Lombardia or enjoy lakeside pedalling from village to village, the Italian Lakes can provide.

The heart of the Italian Lakes is considered to be Lake Como. The town of Bellagio makes a particularly stunning base for your Italian cycling holiday to this area, the town couldn’t be more Italian if it tried. With the lake in front and mountains all around, the scenery is just perfection – plus you’ve got great climbs from the door (see above).

Another good thing about Lake Como as a base is its proximity to the other lakes, allowing you to easily explore.

Our favourite Como cycling hotels are here .

Como cycling routes

There are two incredibly famous climbs that are accessible from Lake Como, but they could not be more different in their style and interest.

Firstly we have the Madonna del Ghisallo, which has featured in so many Giro and is written into Italian cycling history. The climb is named after the chapel at the top in honour of the patron saint of cycling and it is now somewhat of a pilgrimage for cyclists. The chapel is more a museum of cycling jerseys than a religious building. Next door to the chapel, there’s a cycling museum that showcases historical artifacts. You’ll find things like antique bikes and the first pink La Gazzetta dello Sport leaders jerseys.

Secondly, and very different, is the Muro di Sormano. Like the name suggests, the Muro is literally a wall to cycle over; 2km at an average of 17% and topping out at over 25%. It’s a brute that features in the Lombardia bike race.

The total length around the lake is 160km and it is relatively flat the whole way. Once you turn off the main roads and head inland the climbs have a lot of shade and there are so many little hilltop villages that you can’t really fail to have a lovely tour about in distances and times that suit you.

The surrounding area to Como has a bit of everything to suit everybody and would really make a great location for that family cycling holiday to Italy.

One word of warning though – avoid August as much as you can because the whole of Italy flocks here for their holiday and the main roads become hell. Another thing to consider when booking accommodation is to check the map properly as to what that 3km into town is like. You can be off the beaten track very quickly (or on a mad hill) and neither are much fun at the start or end of a ride!

The Lakes are easily accessible from one of Milan’s two airports (roughly an hour to two by car), so it is perfect for that weekend cycling trip and equally for a week or two Italian cycling tour. As with a lot of Italy, a car makes it so much easier as a lot of the roads in this area are not connected to public transport and there are a lot of roads to explore here!

4. Cycling Emilia Romagna/Riccione/Adriatic coast

The Emilia Romagna region has become very well known within Italian cycling thanks to the boom of hotels that opened their doors to cyclists in the 90s to boost their season and (like all Italians love doing), to show off their slice of Italy. For this to work, the area has to be fantastic for cycling holidays – and this region has the lot, it really does.

The heart of this area and the place to go for cyclists, is Riccione. Here you’ll find a glut of super experienced bike hotels waiting to show you everything they have to offer; you can literally turn up with your cycling kit at the airport and everything else is arranged for you.

Leading the way has always been the Hotel Belvedere and Hotel Dory, both on the Riccione seafront and both with customer service to die for; top quality bike hire, guided rides for all levels, laundry service, pasta on pasta to fuel with and in house spas and masseuses/masseurs. You can basically go and live like a pro for the week!

Our favourite Riccione bike hotels are here .

Emilia Romagna/Riccione cycling routes

The geography and the roads need to be right for this kind of bike hotel model to succeed, but with everything from pan flat coastal rides to hilly rides and historic towns and cities, you can find anything up to 160km rides with 2,800m climbing. These are some of the best biking roads in Italy so you really can have what you want here.

Famous climbs and towns you’ll have seen in the Giro are on your doorstep (San Marino, Carpegna, Monte Nero), as well as the birthplace of Pantani (Cesenatico), and the true home of Valentino Rossi. You can sample a little of everything on good quiet roads, away from main roads and enjoy really getting away from it all as you head into the centre of Italy.

If guided tours aren’t for you, it is very easy to find your own way round and being so popular, the area is full of cyclists and the locals are always only too pleased to help and show off their home.

The food is also a big draw to this area – Parma (parma ham), Reggio (parmigiano parmesan cheese) and Modena (Aceto di Balsamico – balsamic vinegar) are all in Emilia-Romagna!

Every year there is a huge Granfondo here called the Nove Colli (the 9 hills). This might be even bigger than the Maratona, with around 8,000 riders taking on the arduous course. If you like a challenge the cycling hotels in Riccione do packages to include this, taking all the organisation out of your hands. Perfect!

You can fly to Rimini’s airport, which is just 5 kilometres away from Riccione. The region is also served by Ancona and Bologna airports.

5. Cycling in Tuscany

Most Tuscans seem to consider Tuscany the true Italy – and that is not far from the truth, despite it being a huge cliché! Even by Italian standards, cycling is hugely ingrained in Tuscany’s local culture. Famous cyclists such as Paolo Bettini, Alberto Bettoil, Andrea Tafi and Gino Bartali all came from Tuscany and, of course, the region is now hugely famous for its race, the Strade Bianche.

The Strade Bianche has been a big part of bringing cycling in Tuscany back into popular consciousness. The race is based around the city of Siena and is always a stunning spectacle.

However in our mind, the true home of Tuscan cycling would have to be Lucca, where countless pros made their homes in the 90s and 00s, part in thanks to the choice of routes and the ease of making big days. The climbs around here have been training grounds for names like Thomas Dekker, Tyler Hamilton, and Mario Cipollini.

Lucca is also a stunning town to stay in too, surrounded by ancient stone walls and distinctly less touristy than places like Florence and Siena.

Our favourite Tuscany cycling hotels are here .

Tuscany cycling routes

Despite having some famous cities (Florence, Siena, Pisa etc), Tuscany is a very rural region and the rolling hills of olive plantations and vineyards, mixed in with the terracotta roofed houses, is pretty much picture postcard perfection.

Tuscany bike tours have a mix of everything because it is very easy to get away from it all and get into the remote countryside, whilst also being close to some of the most culturally rich cities in Europe (Florence, Siena, Pisa). The region also boasts a great coastline.

There are quiet roads that can take you cycling through Tuscany to the coast – for example seaside rides as far as the Cinque Terre along the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian seas – or you can head inland to rolling hills and hilltop towns and villages of the Appenines. There really is something to enjoy for every type of cyclist.

This is also an area rich in gastronomic delights, so for those you really love to experience an area and immerse themselves, there is no shortage of ‘agriturismo’ to visit and sample the wonderful produce of the stunning Tuscan countryside. Pasta isn’t that common in traditional Tuscan cooking – think more of world famous olive oil, local dishes like pappa al pomodoro (tomato soup made with hunks of stale bread), cured hams and beautiful Chianti and Montepulciano wines.

There may not be famous climbs to speak of, but the pros don’t live where the cycling is not good and it really is a special place for the authentic Italian experience.

Lucca is remarkably close to Pisa airport and you can easily grab a train (around 40 minutes) and train links to other cities such as Florence and Siena are pretty quick.

This is our full guide to cycling Tuscany. You’ll find everything from tips for routes and GPS files to bike hire and tour  information.

6. Cycling southern Italy: coastal riding on the Amalfi and Puglia coastlines

You’re right, this is really two picks in one. However, what these two regions have in common is beautiful coastal scenery.

Amalfi coast (Campania)

The most well known area in the south of Italy would have to be the Amalfi Coast. This is the choice for the mountain goats who are never happier than when there are no flat roads in sight at all.

The area is famed for the winding cliff top roads, olive plantations and the most incredible lemons you will ever see. The coastal road around Sorrento (the Nastro Azzurro), is regarded as the most scenic coastal road in Italy and this is not a stretch of the imagination, it really is. On the other side of the peninsula, Positano is perhaps equally as spectacular. The road weaves and twists in and out of rocky coves below steep vine-clad terraces. Far below, deep caves punctuate the cliffs.

Two words of warning though: the roads are steep (don’t come under-geared or as a mountain novice) and extremely busy at Easter and in summer (we’d really avoid riding here then as not only is it unbelievably hot but the roads heave with traffic).

Puglia coast

On the east coast there’s Puglia, which offers a totally different coastal experience. The area is more diverse and inhabited than the west coast, so cycling trips here are more varied with some coastal rides (Lecce, Gallipoli), and an ability to go inland into some rolling hills (don’t miss the cave town of Matera).

The riding is easier in this area (compared with the Amalfi) – it’s the place to cruise and relax. Enjoy yourself at the seaside in Bari, Polignano ar Mare or Monopoli, take in the unique trulli houses and make time for visits to picturesque towns like Ostuni and Alberobello.

Again, spring and autumn is best here, but a lot of accommodation is only open during the true peak months. Bear in mind that the drivers are not always the best in this region and the main roads between the towns are not great if you aren’t experienced with traffic.

The Amalfi Coast is just to the south of Naples, so Naples airport makes most sense when flying in to this part of the world. By car, it’s about 1 hour to Sorrento and 1.5 hours to Positano.

As for Puglia, Bari airport is located at Palese, around five miles to the west of the city. The airport’s official name is Aeroporto di Bari Karol Wojtyla.

7. Cycling in Sicily

While Sicily’s road surfaces are not known for their greatness, this minor hardship is outweighed by the island’s spectacular landscapes, beaches, history and food. And of course there’s the draw of the challenge of riding up Mount Etna! These ensure the island is a very worthy final pick on our list of Italy’s best cycling destinations.

Cycling routes in Sicily and southern Italy

Sicily is an up and coming area thanks to visits from the Giro and a few notable cyclists coming from there in recent years (Vincenzo Nibali amongst others). The climb to/around Mount Etna has become a lot more well known and it certainly offers something different to alpine mountains. Thanks to the climate this far south, the 30 kilometre long climbs to the summit are accessible for most of the year too.

Mount Etna is on the eastern side of Sicilty. You can fly to Palermo or Catania (which is closer to Etna). We’d suggest flying into Catania and staying on the outskirts of town to get a good feel of Sicily without being too much out in the sticks. The Etna National Park is to the north and you can also get some rolling coastal roads to the south and Syracuse. Alternatively, Taormina is a pretty town and a tourist favourite that makes a good base.

You’ll find one of our favourite Sicily bike hotels here .

The main airports for ease and number of flights would be Bari on the east coast and Naples on the west. Both have rail links down to the coastal towns.

Tips for cycling routes in Italy

Cycling in Italy is a national sport and nearly every Italian will have a cyclist in the family.

Expect to get hooted by car horns – 99% of the time it is a polite notice from the driver so you know they are there, or some form of encouragement if you are on a climb…..they are passionate so will also shout encouragement at you!

Main coastal roads and main roads between towns are busy, so always try to avoid these if you can.

August and Easter is madness in Italy – but in our experience, late spring and early autumn are magical.

As well as fixed base cycling, it’s worth considering using Italy’s network of long distance cycle routes. In particular, there are a lot of cycle only paths through the Veneto and they can take you all the way into the Dolomites. These are great for making up distance when cycle touring in Italy, to avoid the main roads. Eurovelo 5, 7 and 8 run through Italy and are well marked, 5 and 7 run south-north or north-south and 8 kind of runs east-west across the top.

Take a look at our tips for cycling in Italy , for more on what to expect before you visit.

Cycling holidays and bike tours in Italy

Many satellite tour operators offer trips in Italy, whether centre based or place to place tours and they will take a lot of the hassle out of the organisation (especially getting into the mountains from the airports).

Alternatively, if you do a quick google search, you’ll find that most towns in Italy will have a cycling club. These guys will know the real gems, the quiet roads, the hidden secrets and little-known best cycling routes in Italy.

Italy also has a franchise that cycling-friendly hotels can be part of. It’s called Italy Bike Hotels and they can take part if they meet certain criteria (laundry, safe bike room, guides, mechanic etc). These are dotted all over Italy and they are always very accommodating for cyclists, so do check out their map of hotels as they will be used to the idiosyncrasies of cyclists!

Cycling events in Italy

The biggest pro cycling event in Italy is of course the Giro d’Italia , followed swiftly by the Strade Bianche, Milan Sanremo and Il Lombardia.

For amateurs, there are chances to take part in granfondos linked to these pro races – but there are a lot of other sportives and granfondos too. Here are some of the biggest, together with the time of year they’re usually held:

March: Strade Bianche (184km)

May: Giro d’Italia (various distances)

June: Stelvio Santini (various distances), Milan San Remo (300km)

July: Maratona dles Dolomites (138km)

October: Il Lombardia (245km)

November: L’Eroica (209km)

Tell us your experiences!

We hope this article has provided a useful overview of cycling in Italy – but let us know your experiences and favourite regions in the comments below!

If you want more information on cycling in the Stelvio region and the Dolomites, don’t miss our in-depth content on these regions. Our Stelvio cycling guides can all be found here and our Dolomites cycling guides here .

For more on Tuscany, read this.

And there’s our pick of the best cycling hotels in Italy and the best cycling tours in Italy too.

Alternatively, head to our main destinations page for guides to all the best cycling destinations in Europe and beyond.

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8 Responses to “Cycling in Italy: 7 of the best places to cycle in Italy”

I am missing Piemonte here. To me the Torino region with the famous Finestre or Fauniera more south are bucket list climbs as well.

So many beautiful places in Italy! We need to check out the places you’ve suggested; thanks for that!

We’ve been fortunate enough to visit twice with young kids playing ride tag, then once teenagers we simply locked them in the WiFi tower with up to 5 hours of food supplies. Key is to find a town with stuff for the kids to do (high ropes are plentiful), thermal spas and great food. Generally a lot cheaper to rent villa’s though found a few hotels accommodating the little ones. We have done all the iconic rides you have mentioned and more because we did our research and stayed for a week in places to ride from – leased a car so didn’t have to worry about damage, and every place had decent WiFi, a pool nearby, and cooking facilities – important for everyone to feel comfortable. Thoroughly recommend Lake Como – We’ve stayed at Bellagio twice (Hotel il Perlo Panorama – Carlo is very accommodating) and Perledo – can ride 1000+m from your doorstop and over into Switzerland. Stayed at Bormio twice – so we now have PR’s up the famous climbs :). Tuscany can thoroughly recommend; Monte Grappa – can be climbed 5 ways; La Villa is the best hub in the Dolomites. Looking forward once we have some certainty on international travel again to head to the Torino Region as mentioned above/below and have to do Mont Zoncolon. Then to do further rides back again in Austria – very under-rated as well, Slovenia and Croatia

Wow, sounds like you’ve had some awesome trips to Italy! Thanks for your detailed tips and insights. Here’s hoping international travel starts up again very soon! Hopefully you’ve come across our guides to Slovenia and Austria which might be useful? https://www.epicroadrides.com/destinations/cycling-slovenia/julian-alps/ https://www.epicroadrides.com/destinations/cycling-austria/

Hi James, I just read this page and your comment. We are coming from New Zealand and planning on going to Bormio for the first time in 2024 to do some of the climbs and have just read about the cycle path between Bormio and Lake Como. How much time would you recommend staying in Bormio for. Are there any other “must dos” in the region that you recommend. Many thanks Trudy

Hi Trudy, did you see our guide to the Bormio region? Might help your planning! https://epicroadrides.com/destinations/cycling-italy/stelvio-pass-region/

My husband & I are 68 and 70. We are keen riders and have done most big climbs in France. We want a supported bike trip with other people that is 5-7 days riding either Como or Puglia region 50-80kms per day. We want to take our own bikes. I’d like to add in Stelvio (happy to hire an electric bike for that day). It that possible. Regards margie

Hi Margaret, thanks for taking the time to get in touch – sounds like a great trip you’re planning. We don’t run this kind of thing but if you drop me an email at [email protected] , I can try and put you in touch with someone that might be able to help. Best wishes, Clare

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Cycling holidays in Italy

Cycling in italy.

Cycling in one of the most gorgeous countries on earth! Carefully chosen bikeways and quiet minor roads dish up some of the most famous Italian regions. Cycletours holidays offer tours from the Dolomites all the way down to the Deep South.

You can start in de mountains of South Tyrol and cycle via Lake Garda and Verons to Venice at the Adriatc Sea. Between Venice and Manua you can choose for a wonderful bike and barge tour. Or do you prefer to experience the Renaissance on your bike in Tuscany between Pisa and Florence.  It’s a difficult decision to make! But all of these areas have one thing in common: perfectly organised cycle tours!    Find your tour →

Bike and barge tour

Bike and hotel tours.

Veneto is famous for historial cities such as the city of Romeo and Julliet Verona, Venice, Padua, Treviso and Vicenza. The favourite drink of millions worldwide comes from this region – Prosecco. Where this wine is grown, there are also picturesque vineyards and dreamy hills. The landscape in the Po-delta in the south is flat and ideal for cycling, but if you cycle form the north you can also avoid most climbs by following the Adige cycle route to Venice. 

Bike and barge tours in Italy

Imagine a floating hotel sailing to the next stage, while you are calmly pedaling along. No lugging of luggage: that is exactly what Bike & Barge holidays are all about!

In the pleasant atmosphere on board you can have a chat, go through the day with your fellow passengers and enjoy the meals prepared specially for cyclists. In the evenings you can enjoy a drink in the salon or admire the setting sun on deck. Embarking your hotel of that week in Venice  or  Mantua . Your local guide will cycle with you to highlights of your chosen destination. These cycling holidays gives you the oppurtunity to enjoy la Doce Vita from your bike.

Mantua to Venice

Cycling along the Venetian lagoon

• Mantua Italy's sleeping beauty
• Venice city of gondolas
• Walled town of Ferrara
• Po’s delta unique wetland park

Venice to Mantua

Cycling along the Po-delta and Ferrara

• Lugana, white wine
• Fresh seafood, following traditional recipes
• Po Delta Reserve, natural beauty and birdlife
• City of Mantua, jewel of the Renaissance

The landscape of Tuscany is one of the most beautiful and evocative in Europe, with rolling hills laced with verdant vineyards and cypress trees lining the roads. You’ll pedal from one incredible view to the next, admiring Renaissance art and architecture and getting to know the lands of many great artists of the past, such as Leonardo da Vinci and the composer Giacomo Puccini. The towns of Pisa and Florence do not need any further presentation, but in this tour you’ll discover also picturesque villages where you’ll be tempted by the excellent Tuscan cuisine.

Bike and hotel tours in Italy

Our self-guided bike and hotels tours make it possible to explore Italy in your own pace. You can start every day, choose your own level of hotels and resaurants.

Cycletours holidays selected two bike and hotel tours in the land of Fausto Coppi, Gino Bartali, Francesco Moser and Marco Pantani, Cycling from Pisa to Florence in the cradle of the Renaissance with Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo on your carrier. The second option is cycling the Adige cycle route from Bolzano in the mountains to Venice by the sea. On your way you will pass Lake Garda, Verona and eat ice-cream in the best ice cream parlour in Vicenza.  The following services are included in these trip packages: overnight stays, bicycle or e-bike rental, route descriptions or GPS-tracks, luggage transport, transfers to and from the airport and service supportline. 

Bolzano–Verona–Venice

From the Dolomites to the Adriatic

• Recioto, dessert red wine
• Ferry across Lake Garda
• Verona, Juliet's House

Tuscany, Pisa to Florence

Cycling through beautiful Italy

• Vinci, home of Leonardo
• Montecatini Terme (spa town)

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Self-Guided Cycling Tours & Trips in Italy

Admire the baroque architecture on a ride through Piedmont in the Alps, or cycle through the whitewashed streets of Puglia and gaze out to the pristine waters of the Mediterranean. With great reviews, serene holidays and challenging adventures, it's easier than ever to find an Italian tour for you!

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Cycle Puglia

The accommodations were outstanding on this bike tour. Friendly and comfortable

• Christmas & New Year

Cycling in Sardinia

My husband and I had a wonderful time touring the west coast of Sardegna. The scenery was absolutely magical. The level of riding was on the high end of medium difficulty. We could not have completed the 320 kms in 6 days without the e-bikes. The gps app was fantastic. We were leary about going self-guided prior to the tour, but the gps app made it very easy to navigate. The accommodations were a bit volatile, some nice, some not so nice. First, one of the agritourismos charged us 40 euro per person for a very mediocre meal. Unfortunately, we had to eat there as there were no other options. Additionally, they had a mean little dog that unprovoked, nipped my husband (Sa Perda Mercada). Secondly, in Gonessa at B&B Domus de Janas, there was hardly a breakfast and it wasn't easy getting access to the accommodation, i.e no service. Of the other accommodations, Villa Canu and Hotel Le Torri were nice because they had pools, Muma Hostel was acceptable, agritourismo Terranieddas was in a beautiful setting and they served a wonderful meal for 30 euro which they let us split, i.e. 15 euro per person, the Marin hotel was just ok, but they had extremely friendly and helpful employees and the best breakfast of the trip. Additionally, I didn't find the man that ran the orientation (and also led the guided tour) very friendly or helpful to those not on the guided tour. Finally, it would improve the tour for the non-guided participants if the gps routes had more information regarding stops for drinks and food along the way. In summary, we thoroughly enjoyed the trip, met some nice people along the way and we would definitely, highly recommend this trip to others. We only offer criticisms to help better the Dolcevita experience for future participants.

Pisa - Cinque Terre

A great cycling vacation! The individual stages were well chosen (route, length, landscape, hotels) and the navigation has largely worked very well. With the slopes, especially in the heat, a good condition or possibly an e-bike is required.

Venice - Florence

Cycling the Italian Lakes

A Taste of Tuscany Cycling

Self-guided: Bicycle Romagna - Heartland of Italy's Homemade Pasta

• Wine tasting

Piedmont Round Trip

The Prosecco tour – based in one hotel

Umbria based in one hotel

Tuscany based in one hotel

• Food & Culinary
• Sightseeing

Gourmet Piedmont 8/7

Lake Garda – based in one hotel: Trento, Verona, Mantua and Brescia.

Venetian Highlights with Charm

What people love about self-guided cycling tours in italy.

My husband and I had a wonderful time touring the west coast of Sardegna. The scenery was absolutely magical. The level of riding was on the high end of medium difficulty. We could not have completed the 320 kms in 6 days without the e-bikes. The gps app was fantastic. We were leary about going self-guided prior to the tour, but the gps app made it very easy to navigate. The accommodations were a bit volatile, some nice, some not so nice. First, one of the agritourismos charged us 40 euro per person for a very mediocre meal. Unfortunately, we had to eat there as there were no other options. Additionally, they had a mean little dog that unprovoked, nipped my husband (Sa Perda Mercada). Secondly, in Gonessa at B&B Domus de Janas, there was hardly a breakfast and it wasn't easy getting access to the accommodation, i.e no service. Of the other accommodations, Villa Canu and Hotel Le Torri were nice because they had pools, Muma Hostel was acceptable, agritourismo Terranieddas was in a beautiful setting and they served a wonderful meal for 30 euro which they let us split, i.e. 15 euro per person, the Marin hotel was just ok, but they had extremely friendly and helpful employees and the best breakfast of the trip. Additionally, I didn't find the man that ran the orientation (and also led the guided tour) very friendly or helpful to those not on the guided tour. Finally, it would improve the tour for the non-guided participants if the gps routes had more information regarding stops for drinks and food along the way. In summary, we thoroughly enjoyed the trip, met some nice people along the way and we would definitely, highly recommend this trip to others. We only offer criticisms to help better the Dolcevita experience for future participants.

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