Gravel Bike Tours Italy

Read more about Gravel Bike Tours Italy, top destinations for gravel biking in Italy as well as some of the best Gravel Bike Tour Adventures you could join this year.

Introduction

Gravel Biking: The Latest Trend in Cycling

Gravel biking in Italy is the latest trend among cyclists. Instead of opting for a traditional road bike tour, more and more riders are venturing off the beaten path with a gravel bike. It’s all about having a blast off-road and escaping the hustle and bustle of traffic. So, if you’re up for an adventure and want to experience Italy’s stunning landscapes in a unique way, grab your gravel bike and hit the trails!

Why choose an Italian Gravel Bike Tour?

Experience the Tranquility of the Italian Countryside

If there is one thing italy is famous for its the countryside. The Italian countryside is so varied; Rolling hills of Tuscany, Rocky cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, the Dolomites, the national parks of Abruzzo etc. Get the most of your Italian Gravel Bike Tour by choosing one of our itineraries made specifically for off road adventure cycling in the Italian countryside.

Relax in rural Italian towns

By joining one of our Gravel Bike Tours, you would be able to enjoy the overnight stays after a well deserved ride across Italy. Matched up with perfectly suited accommodation in rustic locations will empathize the remoteness of the locations visited during one of our Gravel Bike Tours across Italy.

Freshly prepared wholesome food

In a rural area, one would expect to be treated to some authentic food right?! Well then the two main elements of any good bike tour combine perfectly on a gravel bike tour in Italy: scenery and cuisine!

Considering that the secondary roads and rural farmland we travel through will ultimately bring us into contact with small taverns and trattorias makes it impossible not to find authentic Italian food.

Multiday or Overnight Gravel Bike Tours

Quick Bike Tours of Less than 3 days.

According to your time frame there are different levels of “grit” needed to reach any of our final destinations on the Italian Gravel Bike Tour list. Start from our base near Rome, we have a selection of overnight and multiday bike rides that tackle some pretty tough climbs like The Via Francigena Trail, reachable by train and then cycle between Siena and Viterbo with one overnight stay.

Accommodation for Gravel Bike Tour in Italy

With a range of rustic villas and quaint B&B’s en-route we have designed our tours to embody the essence of Rural Italy, with San Gimignano being one of the places we visit en-route during our Via Francigena Bike Tour. Be prepared for a resting and relaxing overnight stop as the day comes to end and we find our dinner being served on the terrace overlooking the beautiful Italian countryside.

Starting Point and End Point

Depending on which of our Gravel Bike Tours you choose will determine the destination where we start and end. For example, any of our Lazio Gravel Bike Tours will use Rome as the meeting point/end point unless we finish in another city or province such as Tuscany. In any event, please check the Departure and Finish Location for each tour.

Popular Gravel Bike Routes in Italy

Route 1: Scenic Landscapes of Tuscany

The Via Francigena offers a remarkable gravel biking experience through the picturesque region of Tuscany. As cyclists embark on this ancient pilgrimage route, they are greeted with the beauty of classic Tuscan rolling countryside. Along the way, overnight stays in charming agriturismo accommodations provide a delightful immersion into the local culture. Additionally, cyclists have the opportunity to explore the quaint small villages that dot the landscape, adding a touch of authenticity to this unforgettable gravel biking adventure through Tuscany.

Route 2: Discovering Hidden Gems in Umbria

Another famous trail is the Via Amerina and although its not as frequented or famous as the pilgrim trails, its worth investigating since it runs through Nepi, Amelia, Orte, Todi, Perugia and finally Ravenna. There are still remains of the old bridges, sections of the road as well the watch towers and medieval fortresses along the way.

Conclusion

Unleash Your Adventurous Spirit with Gravel Biking in Italy

Start with our Gravel Bike Tour of Romes Lakes, its a short train ride to the start from where the Gravel Adventure can begin!