Bicycle trips
Hiking
Italy
This trip takes you through classic Tuscany by bike – before you finish with hiking in unique Cinque Terre. Starting in charming Lucca, you cycle through wine regions, small medieval towns and along the coast towards Liguria. Along the way, varied stages await you in a hilly landscape, with great lunch stops and long evenings with Italian food and wine. The tour is self-guided, so you cycle at your own pace, while we at Expa Travel take care of hotels, luggage transport, routes and practicalities. The highlight comes when you reach Cinque Terre and hike between the five colorful villages along the famous coastal path. This is an active week filled with both achievement and enjoyment – on the bike saddle, on foot and around the dinner table. A trip for those who want to combine classic cycling stages with some of Italy's most iconic hikes.
This tour is self-guided. Expa Travel arranges the tour with hotels, maps, routes, bike rental etc. and you make it happen!
Starting in Lucca, Tuscany, the cycling trip begins in an exciting landscape with many sights, as well as historical, cultural and gastronomic experiences. The tour ends with hiking in beautiful Cinque Terre.
We believe that everyone, at least once in their life, should visit the unique area of Cinque Terre. And hike between the five beautiful towns of Monterosso – Vernazza – Corniglia – Manarola – Riomaggiore. The path connecting the five towns is considered one of Europe's most beautiful trails – an experience that excites most people.
This is a self-guided tour where you cycle on your own at your own pace. This means you control the pace yourself, and not least where you want to stop along the way. All the practicalities such as luggage transport, booking hotels, bikes, etc., are taken care of by us at Expa Travel. You cycle, hike, and enjoy!
Our partner in Italy will give you a brief briefing of the week's program when you pick up / adjust your bike.
The starting point for the tour is the medieval city of Lucca. On the way to the famous fishing villages of Cinque Terre, you will cycle through Pisa, the Alpi Apuane mountains, as well as the miles of beaches of Versilia, among other places.
You are guaranteed to be thrilled when you get to experience the panoramic views from the mountains above Cinque Terre. This might just be one of the most 'panoramic' roads in the world.
The daily stages are between 60 – 90 kilometers, and between 750 – 1200 meters of elevation gain.
And the food! You combine exciting cycling and hiking tours with many long, delicious, and pleasant Italian food & wine experiences. It doesn't get any better than that!
This is a self-guided tour where you cycle on your own at your own pace. This means you control the pace yourself, and not least where you want to stop along the way. All the practicalities such as luggage transport, booking hotels, bikes, etc., are taken care of by us at Expa Travel. You cycle, hike, and enjoy!
Our partner in Italy will give you a brief briefing of the week's program when you pick up / adjust your bike.
The starting point for the tour is the medieval city of Lucca. On the way to the famous fishing villages of Cinque Terre, you will cycle through Pisa, the Alpi Apuane mountains, as well as the miles of beaches of Versilia, among other places.
You are guaranteed to be thrilled when you get to experience the panoramic views from the mountains above Cinque Terre. This might just be one of the most 'panoramic' roads in the world.
The daily stages are between 60 – 90 kilometers, and between 750 – 1200 meters of elevation gain.
And the food! You combine exciting cycling and hiking tours with many long, delicious, and pleasant Italian food & wine experiences. It doesn't get any better than that!
The unique and beautiful 'Cardamom towns' of Cinque Terre
The fantastic nature of Tuscany
Italian cuisine - both the food and the wine
The medieval town of Lucca with its intact city wall
Cycle paths with panoramic views
April - October, optional date
The program is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel reserves the right to make corrections for any spelling errors, currency, or price changes.
The program is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel reserves the right to make corrections for any spelling errors, currency, or price changes.
From Pisa airport, there are regular buses to the train station for further train transport to Lucca. The train cumulative from Pisa to Lucca takes approx. 1.5 hours.
If you wish to pre-book transport through us, please let us know when registering.
Check-in at a hotel in Lucca, Tuscany.
The day starts with a short walk to the bike shop to collect your rental bike. Here you will get the bike custom-fitted, with plenty of time for briefing and a run-through (in English) of the week's programme.
Today's route is approx. 80 km, where you cycle among beautiful, Tuscan vineyards and green olive groves. The ride goes via the town of Collodi (known as Pinocchio's hometown), the medieval town of Montecarlo, and the area around Monte Pisani, before you arrive back at your hotel in Lucca.
Feel free to spend the afternoon and evening exploring Lucca. This fantastic city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A unique city with its completely intact 15th-century city walls.
Departure directly after breakfast. Luggage must be delivered to the hotel reception BY 09:00 AT THE LATEST.
The course is set for the Versilia coast. A long coastline with miles of beaches along the entire Tuscan Riviera. Before you reach the coast, you have to cross the heights around Pieve Santo Stefano. In other words, you cycle along the beautiful Lake Massaciuccoli, known for its unique fauna and flora.
After a few kilometres along the coast, you cycle through the beautiful villages of Camaiore and Pietrasanta before reaching your hotel in Forte dei Marmi. An exciting day with both hilly and flat landscapes.
After breakfast, the route heads towards the Apuan Alps (Alpi Apuane). Not everyone is familiar with these dramatic mountains along the northern coast of Tuscany. Monte Cipollaio is just one of the mountains you pass on the way to today's highest point: Passo del Vestito. From here, it is downhill almost all the way back to the hotel.
A demanding but great trip in an exciting mountain landscape. Fantastic views along the way.
Today you cycle on one of Italy's most beautiful roads. The view from the mountains above Cinque Terre – looking out over the Mediterranean – is unbeatable! A day you will likely remember for a long time.
After many kilometres at high altitude, the road now winds all the way down to the sea and the hotel in the final destination, Monterosso al Mare – one of the villages in beautiful Cinque Terre.
Hiking between the five beautiful villages Monterosso – Vernazza – Corniglia – Manarola – Riomaggiore. The path connecting these five villages is considered one of Europe's most beautiful trails. A fantastic experience that delights most people!
There is a train back to 'our' town Monterosso from all the villages you pass through. The train back takes about 20 minutes from the furthest town, but if it suits you and the weather permits, you can also take a boat back to Monterosso, a lovely experience.
The total distance for walking is approx. 17 kilometres in hilly terrain on a trail. You can easily visit all the villages in one day, a route of approx. 7 hours including breaks and lunch stops.
For today's hike, comfortable clothes, sneakers or similar are important, as well as a rain jacket, a camera and perhaps a small backpack.
After an active week, a day off might be just what is needed to process all the impressions. The beach / bathing spots in Monterosso, Vernazza, or Riomaggiore with their crystal clear water are a great option for relaxing.
If you still have a desire for adventure / 'more energy left in your legs', there are many opportunities for both exciting hikes and especially bike rides in the area. If you are going to cycle, you must expect hilly terrain. Demanding, but beautiful!
Then the trip is over.
The easiest and cheapest way to get from Monterosso to the airport is by train!
You can find the train schedule at the station in Monterosso al Mare.
Thank you for the trip, and have a safe journey home!
The program is preliminary, changes may occur.
From Pisa airport, there are regular buses to the train station for further train transport to Lucca. The train cumulative from Pisa to Lucca takes approx. 1.5 hours.
If you wish to pre-book transport through us, please let us know when registering.
Check-in at a hotel in Lucca, Tuscany.
The day starts with a short walk to the bike shop to collect your rental bike. Here you will get the bike custom-fitted, with plenty of time for briefing and a run-through (in English) of the week's programme.
Today's route is approx. 80 km, where you cycle among beautiful, Tuscan vineyards and green olive groves. The ride goes via the town of Collodi (known as Pinocchio's hometown), the medieval town of Montecarlo, and the area around Monte Pisani, before you arrive back at your hotel in Lucca.
Feel free to spend the afternoon and evening exploring Lucca. This fantastic city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A unique city with its completely intact 15th-century city walls.
Departure directly after breakfast. Luggage must be delivered to the hotel reception BY 09:00 AT THE LATEST.
The course is set for the Versilia coast. A long coastline with miles of beaches along the entire Tuscan Riviera. Before you reach the coast, you have to cross the heights around Pieve Santo Stefano. In other words, you cycle along the beautiful Lake Massaciuccoli, known for its unique fauna and flora.
After a few kilometres along the coast, you cycle through the beautiful villages of Camaiore and Pietrasanta before reaching your hotel in Forte dei Marmi. An exciting day with both hilly and flat landscapes.
After breakfast, the route heads towards the Apuan Alps (Alpi Apuane). Not everyone is familiar with these dramatic mountains along the northern coast of Tuscany. Monte Cipollaio is just one of the mountains you pass on the way to today's highest point: Passo del Vestito. From here, it is downhill almost all the way back to the hotel.
A demanding but great trip in an exciting mountain landscape. Fantastic views along the way.
Today you cycle on one of Italy's most beautiful roads. The view from the mountains above Cinque Terre – looking out over the Mediterranean – is unbeatable! A day you will likely remember for a long time.
After many kilometres at high altitude, the road now winds all the way down to the sea and the hotel in the final destination, Monterosso al Mare – one of the villages in beautiful Cinque Terre.
Hiking between the five beautiful villages Monterosso – Vernazza – Corniglia – Manarola – Riomaggiore. The path connecting these five villages is considered one of Europe's most beautiful trails. A fantastic experience that delights most people!
There is a train back to 'our' town Monterosso from all the villages you pass through. The train back takes about 20 minutes from the furthest town, but if it suits you and the weather permits, you can also take a boat back to Monterosso, a lovely experience.
The total distance for walking is approx. 17 kilometres in hilly terrain on a trail. You can easily visit all the villages in one day, a route of approx. 7 hours including breaks and lunch stops.
For today's hike, comfortable clothes, sneakers or similar are important, as well as a rain jacket, a camera and perhaps a small backpack.
After an active week, a day off might be just what is needed to process all the impressions. The beach / bathing spots in Monterosso, Vernazza, or Riomaggiore with their crystal clear water are a great option for relaxing.
If you still have a desire for adventure / 'more energy left in your legs', there are many opportunities for both exciting hikes and especially bike rides in the area. If you are going to cycle, you must expect hilly terrain. Demanding, but beautiful!
Then the trip is over.
The easiest and cheapest way to get from Monterosso to the airport is by train!
You can find the train schedule at the station in Monterosso al Mare.
Thank you for the trip, and have a safe journey home!
The program is preliminary, changes may occur.
From Pisa airport, there are regular buses to the train station for further train transport to Lucca. The train cumulative from Pisa to Lucca takes approx. 1.5 hours.
If you wish to pre-book transport through us, please let us know when registering.
Check-in at a hotel in Lucca, Tuscany.
The day starts with a short walk to the bike shop to collect your rental bike. Here you will get the bike custom-fitted, with plenty of time for briefing and a run-through (in English) of the week's programme.
Today's route is approx. 80 km, where you cycle among beautiful, Tuscan vineyards and green olive groves. The ride goes via the town of Collodi (known as Pinocchio's hometown), the medieval town of Montecarlo, and the area around Monte Pisani, before you arrive back at your hotel in Lucca.
Feel free to spend the afternoon and evening exploring Lucca. This fantastic city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A unique city with its completely intact 15th-century city walls.
Departure directly after breakfast. Luggage must be delivered to the hotel reception BY 09:00 AT THE LATEST.
The course is set for the Versilia coast. A long coastline with miles of beaches along the entire Tuscan Riviera. Before you reach the coast, you have to cross the heights around Pieve Santo Stefano. In other words, you cycle along the beautiful Lake Massaciuccoli, known for its unique fauna and flora.
After a few kilometres along the coast, you cycle through the beautiful villages of Camaiore and Pietrasanta before reaching your hotel in Forte dei Marmi. An exciting day with both hilly and flat landscapes.
After breakfast, the route heads towards the Apuan Alps (Alpi Apuane). Not everyone is familiar with these dramatic mountains along the northern coast of Tuscany. Monte Cipollaio is just one of the mountains you pass on the way to today's highest point: Passo del Vestito. From here, it is downhill almost all the way back to the hotel.
A demanding but great trip in an exciting mountain landscape. Fantastic views along the way.
Today you cycle on one of Italy's most beautiful roads. The view from the mountains above Cinque Terre – looking out over the Mediterranean – is unbeatable! A day you will likely remember for a long time.
After many kilometres at high altitude, the road now winds all the way down to the sea and the hotel in the final destination, Monterosso al Mare – one of the villages in beautiful Cinque Terre.
Hiking between the five beautiful villages Monterosso – Vernazza – Corniglia – Manarola – Riomaggiore. The path connecting these five villages is considered one of Europe's most beautiful trails. A fantastic experience that delights most people!
There is a train back to 'our' town Monterosso from all the villages you pass through. The train back takes about 20 minutes from the furthest town, but if it suits you and the weather permits, you can also take a boat back to Monterosso, a lovely experience.
The total distance for walking is approx. 17 kilometres in hilly terrain on a trail. You can easily visit all the villages in one day, a route of approx. 7 hours including breaks and lunch stops.
For today's hike, comfortable clothes, sneakers or similar are important, as well as a rain jacket, a camera and perhaps a small backpack.
After an active week, a day off might be just what is needed to process all the impressions. The beach / bathing spots in Monterosso, Vernazza, or Riomaggiore with their crystal clear water are a great option for relaxing.
If you still have a desire for adventure / 'more energy left in your legs', there are many opportunities for both exciting hikes and especially bike rides in the area. If you are going to cycle, you must expect hilly terrain. Demanding, but beautiful!
Then the trip is over.
The easiest and cheapest way to get from Monterosso to the airport is by train!
You can find the train schedule at the station in Monterosso al Mare.
Thank you for the trip, and have a safe journey home!
The program is preliminary, changes may occur.
This is a self-guided tour. We at Expa Travel have planned the routes for you, and using GPS as a tool, you cycle / walk / drive the stages at your own pace.
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This is only a recommendation – feel free to borrow gear from friends or use what you already have. Look at the list as a starting point, and adapt it to your needs and what you feel you will need on the trip.
This is only a recommendation – feel free to borrow gear from friends or use what you already have. Look at the list as a starting point, and adapt it to your needs and what you feel you will need on the trip.
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