Our cycling holidays in Italy offer a unique way to explore the country’s varied landscapes and rich heritage. From steep climbs of the Dolomites and Alps to cruising through Tuscany and the coastlines of Sardinia, there’s something for every rider at every level.
Whether you’re drawn to quiet country roads, challenging mountain passes, or lakeside routes, Italy combines great cycling with incredible food, local wine and a deep cycling culture. An Italian cycling holiday is the perfect blend of adventure and discovery, best enjoyed in spring or autumn. Discover our tours today.
Shakespeare’s balcony is in the city of Verona and is a symbol of romance & tragedy, and the perfect place to finish a beautiful cycling adventure!
The lakes region in northern Italy are the playground of the rich and famous and for cyclists too! Lake Garda & Lake Como are just two of a stunning network which must be visited on our Italian cycling tours.
The white gravel roads of Tuscany play host to the world-tour race every March. The race starts and finishes in the Tuscan city of Siena.
The Passo Gavia has it all: stunning scenery, narrow tarmac, a pitch black tunnel and an illustrious cycling history. In 1988 Andy Hampsten battled apolcalyptic conditions crossing the snowy pass to take the Giro lead and cement the Gavia’s place in cycling legend.
The Stelvio needs little introduction. At an elevation of 2,757 m the Stelvio is the second highest pass in the Alps and links Bormio in the south to Prato & Switzerland. A regular feature of the Giro D’Italia, the Stelvio is notorious for its 48 hairpins and is certainly a highlight of our Italy cycling tours.
This Italian cycling route is a must for anyone riding in the Dolomites. The Sella Ronda offers a 50 km loop with mind-blowing views across the four climbs of the Campolongo, Gardena, Pordoi and Sella.
Lydia is an ex-pro track cyclist and engineer from Ireland. She’s lived in Spain for many years and recently relocated to Girona to focus on her career as a guide.
After leaving his career as an Engineer to explore the world by bike with his partner, Eloi has returned home to Catalunya to
start a new career as a guide. Eloi has a deep love of life on two wheels and the great outdoors – he’s looking forward to the adventure with you!
Matteo is from the shores of Lake Como but has spent a lifetime travelling and guiding all over the world. Matteo brings good humour and a wealth of hospitality & guiding experience to the team.
Gethyn is from Wales but has been living in Catalonia for 14 years, and having found a quiet spot in the forest not far from Girona, he has no intention of leaving. Gethyn’s been a part of the ESC team since the early days and loves the job. He rides road and gravel with friends and MTB with his dog.
Emanuela is Italian and after many years living in Barcelona relocated to Mallorca. She started triathlon 10 years ago and has made it her life! Alongside guiding Emanuela hosts guests from all over the world in her Airbnb.
During the past 10 years, Mario has lived in different countries, but now he’s back home in Conegliano to ride every steep hill in the area! Despite his focus on road cycling, he’s had some amazing moments with his beloved steel gravel bike! Mario has been a member of the ESC Team since 2019 and couldn’t be happier! He looks forward to seeing you on the road soon!
It’s difficult to meet with cyclists for a ride, or just a coffee, and not touch on the subject of cycling in Italy in some...
We have spent years curating the best cycling routes in Italy to give you the chance to ride these roads. But our passion for cycling...
Even if you’ve been cycling in Italy before, we recommend reading these tips and best practices as a brief reminder before your trip.
