Italia! Pizza! Pasta! The Giro! Italy is a classic destination for cycling holidays, with a huge variety of landscapes to explore & a history steeped in cycling culture. Italy is best enjoyed from April through to June and in the Autumn months.
Italy cycling tours offer something special for every cyclist. Whether you’re looking for mountain ranges, excellent food or to ride around the lakes, our cycling holidays in Italy have you covered.
From the high mountains of the Alps and Dolomites in the North, to the Italian Lakes of Lombardia & Piemonte, to the rolling hills of Tuscany and Emilia Romagna, and off-shore to the islands of Siciliy & Sardinia, Italy promises to wow!
Welcome to Tuscany & the drama of Strade Bianche! Race the Strade Bianche Gran Fondo & spectate the pro race as it blasts through the Tuscan countryside. Cycle through the vineyards of the Chianti region and discover hilltop villages galore.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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!
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.
GuideAfter 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!
GuideMatteo 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.
GuideGethyn 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.
GuideEmanuela 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.
GuideDuring 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!
From the rugged ascents of the Alps, to the sweeping descents of the Pyrenees, the rolling hills of Tuscany and the coastal rides of Spain’s southern coastline, Europe’s extensive network of cycling routes makes it an unparalleled destination for spectacular European cycling tours. Taking the continent as a whole, the EuroVelo network alone has over […]
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 goes beyond the bikes and scenery —although that’s a big part of it!
We have a flexible cancelation policy – please take a look at our cancellation policy at the time of booking. If you have any doubts please reach out and we’re happy to help.
We rate our tours from Level 1 (Leisure) to Level 4 (Epic). Each tour contains a description of the level, expected daily ride time, distance and elevation. If you have any doubts we’re more that happy to speak to you on the phone and help to find you the perfect trip!
We recommend that you hire a bike for your tour and will work with you after you book to help you to choose the best size and model for your ride style. If you prefer to bring your bike, it’s no problem. Please be aware that on some of our epic trips we charge a supplement to transport your bike box to our finishing location. If you have any doubts, please ask!
Insurance is not included in our tour packages. We highly recommend contracting travel insurance at the time of reservation with a company from where you are from.
Health insurance which covers you for illness or injury whilst cycling in your chosen destination is mandatory, we’ll ask you for details of your insurance providor before you travel.
