MTB and gravel routes in Italy

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

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Routes to discover, from the Alps to Sardinia

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Mountain bikers on Dolomite trails, with a lake and mountains in the background

Dolomites

Sellaronda, Fanes, Civetta and the Cortina cycle route.

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Mountain bikers in the alpine landscape of the Invergneux route, Cogne Valley

Aosta Valley

Cogne, alpine passes and trails beneath the Matterhorn.

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Mountain biker on the trail above the Campo Moro lake in Valmalenco

Valtellina

Santa Caterina, Livigno, Valmalenco and the Adda valley.

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Sardinia

From Berchida to Supramonte and the Santa Barbara route.

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Finale Ligure

Le Manie, Ciappi, Caprazzoppa and enduro trails.

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Rider with a mountain bike in the Piombino and Baratti area

Tuscany

Piombino, Punta Ala, Massa Marittima and Rincine.

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Mountain bikers in woodland: an illustrative MTB photograph taken in Finale Ligure

Monza and Brianza

Monza, the Lambro, Carate, Pegorino and a gravel ride from Sovico.

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Liguria

Deiva, Moneglia, Beigua, Finale and Diano Marina.

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A cyclist on a white gravel road among the Tuscan hills on the Eroica route

Your next gravel adventure

12 famous gravel routes in Italy

Tuscan white roads, Valtellina vineyards and long-distance journeys across Sicily and Sardinia. Compare routes and events to find the cycling adventure that suits you.

Distances and elevation gain for a documented version of each route, maps and GPX references, with ideas for adventure, sociable rides and your first bikepacking trip.

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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

A cyclist on the Eroica gravel roads among the Tuscan hills

12 famous gravel routes in Italy

Type: Gravel and bikepacking · day rides and multi-day trips

From the Eroica to Sicily Divide: compare twelve routes and events, with distances, elevation gain, maps and advice for choosing your next cycling adventure.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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)