Cycling in Italy

Italy is one of the most versatile cycling countries in Europe. From the high mountains of the Dolomites and the Alps to the rolling roads of Tuscany and the gravel roads of Puglia: you can cycle here virtually all year round.

Furthermore, Italy has something that many other cycling destinations lack. Cycling is deeply ingrained in the culture. You cycle past Giro climbs, through historic villages, and along roads where race history has been written. And after the ride, there’s usually an espresso, a plate of pasta, or a good glass of wine waiting for you.

But Italy is big. The best destination depends therefore mainly on what you are looking for. Mountains and famous cols? Look at the Dolomites, Piedmont or Lombardy. Sloping roads and gravel? Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna and Le Marche are interesting options. Sun, coast and a longer season? Then look at Puglia, Sicily or Sardinia.

Discover the Italian cycling destinations below and choose the region that suits your next adventure.

Climber map: the most important climbs

On this map you can see the most important ascents in the area. Choose a starting point to see only those climbs. Click on a point for the altitude and the climb numbers. For the yellow points we have a route with GPX.

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Events in Italy

Regions

Choose your region

AbruzzoUnfamiliar, but beautiful trails and gravel roads. Here you can still find the pure ItalyView →Bormio: Stelvio, Gavia & MortiroloBormio as the base for three legends: the Stelvio, the Gavia and the Mortirolo.View →DolomitesThe most beautiful climbs in EuropeView →Friuli-Venezia GiuliaView →LiguriaCoastal routes along the Riviera, the Poggio of Milan-Sanremo and climbing directly from the sea.View →PiedmontView →SardiniaView →SicilyMount Etna, baroque towns and empty streets on the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.View →Tuscany1 area · View →

Stories

Driven in Italy

28 July 2026South Tyrol bans organized motorcycle tours on the Stelvio Pass, among others6 July 2026Corvara, Canazei or Ortisei: Which base is best for your cycling holiday in the Dolomites?30 June 2026Jeroboam Gravel Series 2026 Opens Registration For Bergamo1 June 2026Gravel in the Abruzzo – a trip with Villa Ferranti and Abruzzo Trail23 April 2026Pedala a Ponente – 1,600 kilometers of reasons to discover Liguria16 March 2026Marche uses Tirreno–Adriatico as a showcase, four routes as its calling card

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How do you get there?

• Flying: Fly to Milan · Venice · Pisa · Rome. Bring your own bike; then book a place for your bike box in time.
• By train: Easy to get to. Convenient stations: Milan · Verona · Bologna.