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.

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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 →PiedmontView →SardiniaView →Tuscany1 area · View →

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Driven in Italy

28 July 2026South Tyrol bans organized motorcycle tours in places like Stlevio30 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 Reasons to dive into the Ligurian hinterland16 March 2026Marche puts Tirreno–Adriatico on display as a showcase for cycling tourism, with four routes as a calling card4 March 2026Terre di Pisa Bike Days – Three Days of Testing and Gravel in Tuscany

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