When we look at how much cycling is embedded into a national culture, nowhere comes close to Italy. It truly is the beating heart of world cycling.
Our selected database of Italian road cycling routes, mountain bike routes in the Italian Dolomites and Alps and other great cycling routes that tackle the Italian passes, have all been carefully chosen to give you the very best options for a cycling holiday in Italy. Each of the routes has a map, gpx file and useful information to help you tohave a great Italian cycling holiday.
The map below shows you exactly where the road cycling routes are (blue icons), and the mountain biking routes (brown icons). Simply zoom in and click on a bike symbol, and a link will take you to the website page for that cycling route. Alternatively, click the panels as you read through our great selection of Italian road cycling and mountain bike routes, all waiting for you to explore this beautiful corner of Europe – Italy.
ITALY – MTB
LUGANO 66 MTB TOUR – HARD 120KM
A 4 day mountain biking tour above Lake Lugano and the Italian mountains. Epic trails and views will allow you to explore this amazing area.
ITALY – ROAD
FLORENCE & 1996 GIRO – HARD 40 KM
A short but testing route, taken from the 1996 Giro, which explores the hills near to beautiful Florence.
ITALY – ROAD
GOTRA & LEVANTO – HARD 120 KM
A tough but scenic road cycling route close to the Italian coast in the north of Italy.
LUGANO 66 MTB TOUR
Italy Lakes & Mountians – HARD 120 KM
A 4 day bikepacking mtb tour in the Italian Lakes & Mountains, with epic trails and views.
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