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Cycling in Italy

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Find and create the most beautiful bike routes through Bella Italia with the help of the bike route planner, which offers a number of first-class routes in beautiful destinations:  with the neighbouring Alps and Dolomites to Chianti’s vineyards, scenic coastal villages to ’s gentle hills. Whether you want to stir up dust on the famous Strade Bianche or you discover ’s changeable landscape on two wheels, each Italian region has its own distinct character. Every May, Italy is the site of a legendary cycling race, . Do it like the professionals and plan your cycling holiday for spring or fall. It is no question that Italy is beautiful during every season - however, sportsmen are well advised to avoid the hot summer months.

35,965,372 km

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501,815

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60.3 million

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The best bike routes in Italy

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Trieste - Buje

Cycling route in Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

3.7.24, 10. etappe Sykkel Parenzana trail, Trieste - Buje Casa Romantica La Parenzana, Buje
64.3 km
Distance
762 m
Ascent
626 m
Descent
6 Oct, Bologna - Chiusa del Reno ring
PavedUnpaved
Claudio Pedroni
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6 Oct, Bologna - Chiusa del Reno ring

Cycling route in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

19.9 km
Distance
164 m
Ascent
163 m
Descent
Roadbike Tour over the hills of Imola
Road bikePaved
Heiko Riekenberg
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Roadbike Tour over the hills of Imola

Cycling route in Riolo Terme, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

This tour starts at the Grand Hotel Terme in Riolo Terme and brings you directly to the first challenge of the day:   KM 3: Cima Gallisterna from Isola which is a climb that has been used in the 2020 Cycling World Championship. It is 2.7km long and bridges 188 vertical meters with a
45.4 km
Distance
895 m
Ascent
897 m
Descent
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E-Bike Tour over the hills of Imola

Cycling route in Riolo Terme, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

This tour starts at the Grand Hotel Terme in Riolo Terme and brings you directly to the first challenge of the day:   KM 3: Cima Gallisterna from Isola which is a climb that has been used in the 2020 Cycling World Championship. It i
46.6 km
Distance
822 m
Ascent
827 m
Descent

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Highlights

  • Discover Tuscany’s infinite beauty by bike. Whether you are visiting San Gimignano, a medieval city with skyscrapers, are photographed in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa or stop at a vineyard, Tuscany enchants.
  • The cycling route “Destra Po” leads along the river Po and is the longest in Italy. It runs through cities, small villages with fantastic views, great food and a relaxed atmosphere. What more do you need on a cycling holiday?
  • The provinces South Tyrol and Trentino as well as the region Aosta Valley are highly recommendable as they offer many beautiful and adventurous cycling routes.

Tips

  • Since 2010, cyclists have to wear a reflective safety vest when riding after dusk. Children under 14 have to wear a helmet.
  • The best travel time for cycle tourism is indisputably April, May and June as well as September and October. The summer months July and August are often extremely hot and you risk experiencing bad weather between November and March.
  • Learn basic Italian words like Grazie (thank you), Prego (please), Buongiorno (good morning), Buona sera (good evening) or Ciao (hello/goodbye) and don’t forget to smile !

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