MTB and gravel routes in Italy

Free downloadable maps and GPX tracks, routes and ideas for your next cycling holiday.

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Turbolince MTB

Turbolince MTB is an online MTB magazine founded in October 2003. The focus of Turbolince has always been not to talk about gear (bikes, equipment, clothing) but rather about places.
Most of the content is about sharing MTB routes, GPS tracks, and guides to tools for MTB hiking. Here you’ll find:

A collection of my most beautiful MTB adventures, hoping they might inspire someone young or old to get on the saddle and carry their bike up some mountain peak.
Some useful guides for MTB excursions, such as the guide to Trailforks and Strava.
A section with over 1500 GPS tracks for MTB, uploaded over the years by users and free to download.
A news and blog section featuring informative articles, idea sharing, and personal experiences.

MTB and gravel holiday ideas

Cycling the Eroica route in Tuscany

Tuscany – the permanent Eroica route

Type: MTB, gravel – Days: 4

Ride the permanent Eroica route through Tuscany, following white gravel roads across rolling hills and historic villages.

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Cycling holidays on the Valtellina cycle route

Lombardy – Valtellina cycle route

Type: Trekking bike, MTB, gravel – Days: 4

Ride from Colico on Lake Como to Bormio, following the River Adda through villages, vineyards and Alpine scenery. This four-stage guide includes a map, a GPX track and practical tips; the final stage to Bormio is the most demanding.

Explore the Valtellina cycle route
Bernina mountain bike tour

Switzerland – Bernina and Valposchiavo tour

Type: MTB – Days: 1

A 67 km Alpine ride through the Bernina Pass, Pontresina, Morteratsch, Alp Grüm and Poschiavo. Lakes, technical trails, glacial potholes and views of the Swiss Alps make this a demanding day out.

Explore the Bernina tour (in Italian)
Santa Barbara mining route by gravel bike in Sardinia

Sardinia – Santa Barbara mining route

Type: MTB, gravel – Days: 9

A journey through south-western Sardinia, taking in wild landscapes, former mines and traditional villages by gravel bike or mountain bike.

Explore the Santa Barbara route
Transardinia mountain bike tour

Sardinia – Transardinia by mountain bike

Type: MTB – Days: 7

Travel from north to south through the wilder side of Sardinia, following remote roads across the island.

Explore Transardinia (in Italian)
Alta Valtellina Up&Down MTB tour

Alps – Alta Valtellina Up&Down MTB tour

Type: MTB – Days: 3

Explore the Alta Rezia mountains on Alpine trails, passing lakes and mountain landscapes. The tour includes luggage transfers and selected hotels.

Explore the Up&Down MTB tour (in Italian)
The great climbs of the Giro d’Italia

The great Giro climbs – road cycling tour

Type: Road cycling – Days: 4

Stelvio, Gavia and Mortirolo: tackle legendary Giro d’Italia climbs on a flexible, self-guided tour through the Alps.

Explore the road cycling tour
Dreiländer MTB tour

Dreiländer MTB tour

Type: MTB – Days: 4

Ride through Italy, Switzerland and Austria on an Alpine tour with luggage transfers and hotels with wellness facilities.

Explore the Dreiländer MTB tour (in Italian)
Dreiländer road cycling tour

Dreiländer road cycling tour

Type: Road cycling – Days: 4

An itinerary across Italy, Switzerland and Austria, combining Alpine scenery and famous climbs. The organiser states that this tour is suspended from 2026 and replaced by the great Giro climbs tour.

View the organiser’s update (in Italian)
Via Vandelli mountain bike route

Via Vandelli by mountain bike

Type: MTB – Days: 3–4

Explore the historic Via Vandelli by mountain bike, crossing the landscapes of the Apennines.

Explore the Via Vandelli
Cycling the Via Postumia

Via Postumia by bike

Type: Gravel, MTB – Days: Flexible

Follow an ancient Roman road on a cycling itinerary that brings together landscapes, history and riding. Plan your stages to suit your trip.

Explore the Via Postumia

Articles


The mental and social cost of MTB vs gravel and road cycling

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Santa Barbara Trail by gravel bike 9-stage itinerary in southern Sardinia

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Route designed by Massimo Compagnin, photos and travel story by Valeria Viganò. Organization and logistics To embark on …

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