From Pisa to the Cinque Terre by bike

8 days / 6 days riding  / ref. IT7 / Difficulty Sustained / Linear trip
from 1360 €
per person

Your biking tour in the Cinque Terre

In terms of variety, this trip from Tuscany to Liguria is hard to beat. Centuries-old monuments will impress you in Pisa, Lucca and La Spezia. Experience the vast, sandy beaches along the sparkling Versilia coast in the fashionable seaside resorts of Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi. Wild nature will accompany you as you travel through the ever-narrowing valley of the Serchio River. The views of the white marble bridge of Carrara or the world-famous colourful houses in the Cinque Terre will take your breath away. This varied landscape is enriched with full-bodied wine, fragrant basil and lots of Italian “dolce vita”. It is waiting for you…immerse yourself in the incredible diversity of Italy.

Tour highlights

  • Cycling across the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
  • The fashionable seaside resorts along the Versilia coast
  • The marble quarries of Carrara
  • The World Heritage site of Cinque Terre

Day 1Arrival in Pisa


In the evening welcome briefing and bike fitting. We recommend an initial visit of the magnificent old part of town that day.

Day 2Pisa – Viareggio | 30 km


Enjoy the magical old town of Pisa again before taking on the beautiful paths through the ‘Macchia Luccese’ national park to the sea. Continue along the sandy beach until you reach the charming resort of Viareggio with its historic swimming baths. Take your first dip in the fresh waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea here, or even along the way.

Day 3Viareggio – Lucca | 45 km


In the morning you travel along the Versilia coast for a while, before heading back inland. You cycle along the ‘Via Fancigena’, the ancient pilgrim route on the way from France to Rome. It travels through small, medieval villages in the Tuscan hills to the banks of the Serchio river. The well-maintained cycle path will eventually take you to the centre of Lucca. Not only the old town will impress you, you’ll experience a special highlight – a round trip of the city walls by bike.

Day 4Lucca – Castelnuovo di Garfagnana | 50 km


On the cycle path along the Serchio you leave the city once more. Today the river is your constant companion and you cycle in the valley towards the Apennines national park, with its more than 2000-metre-high peaks. The mystical Devil’s Bridge is a popular photo opportunity, directly on the bike path, its steepness is simply breathtaking. In today’s location, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, time seems to have stopped. Narrow medieval streets, stone bridges and small, charming squares characterize the townscape.

Day 5Castelnuovo di Garfagnana – Forte dei Marmi or surroundings | 50 km


A beautifully landscaped mountain road leads you back to the sea today. Over the first 20 kilometres you will overcome approximately 550 metres of altitude and then suddenly find yourself amongst the quarries of the world-famous white Carrara marble. Then it’s down again…30 kilometres downhill! In the fashionable Forte dei Marmi, you will definitely have earned a dip in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Day 6Forte dei Marmi or surroundings – La Spezia | 55 km


Today’s cycling route promises lots of variety. Lush green grape vines accompany you on the last few kilometres in Tuscany. The charming fishing village of Bocca di Magra is already in Liguria and the coastal road that starts from there offers fantastic views over the deep blue sea. The pastel-coloured houses in Lerici give you a first impression of the Ligurian coast. From here it is only a few kilometres to your destination of La Spezia, a historic port city with a lot of art, culture and good food.

Day 7Excursion Cinque Terre | 20 km hiking tour and train trip


The national park around the colourful facades of the Cinque Terre – the five villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore – was declared a World Heritage Site in 1997 and is one of the most sought-after photo opportunities in Italy. On a breath taking coastal walk, you get to know these villages from a very special viewpoint. In the morning you can take the train from La Spezia to Monterosso. From there you travel with the glittering sea always on the right-hand side, from village to village (the route can be shortened at any time by train or boat). From Riomaggiore, the Cinque Terre Express takes you back to your accommodation in La Spezia.

Day 8Departure in the day



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Your accommodation

Ces hébergements offrent tout le confort pour un repos mérité après une journée à vélo (salle de bain privative) et une situation idéale pour profiter des centres d’intérêts à proximité.
Pictures for indicative purposes. Depending on the availability.
Including :

• 7 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Luggage transport during the bike stages
• Equipped cycle rental for 6 days without helmet
• 1 Cinque-Terre-Card valid for train rides and entry/hiking in the nature park
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps, detailed route directions in French or English and tourist brochures
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (7 nights included)
• Transfer from La Spezia to Pise and personal bike repatriation
• City tax

VTC KTM 21 vitesses

Man or Lady frame

  • 1 rear pannier (saddlebag)
  • 1 front pannier
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 pump
  • 1 lock

Helmets are not provided.
We suggest to bring yours.

VTC KTM 27 speed gears

High frame

  • Hydraulic Magura breaks HS 11 Shimano Deore XT
  • Suntour suspension fork
  • 1 rear pannier (saddlebag)
  • 1 front pannier
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 pump
  • 1 lock

With extra cost

VTC PEDELEC

Universal frame

  • 1 rear pannier (saddlebag)
  • 1 front pannier
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 pump
  • 1 lock

Helmets are not provided.
We suggest to bring yours.

Practical details

  • Bikes will be delivered at the 1st hotel.
  • At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at your hotel, we will pick them up.
Your journeyYour arrival in PisaReturn

Your journey

The route is on cycle paths and mostly on low-traffic side roads. The first stage is completely flat, all other stages are hilly with several, at times tougher, climbs. On the fourth day of cycling, there is a long climb of over 550 metres. The paths are mostly asphalted and for short distances on gravel roads. When entering and exiting cities, as well as during short connections, a bit more traffic can be expected.

Your arrival in Pisa

By train :
Pisa and Florence train stations.
Trenitalia – Tél : 0825 800 329 – www.trenitalia.it

By plane:
Pisa and Florence airport

By car:
Public hotel garage costs approx. 15€ per day, to be paid for at the time.

Return

 If you have to come back to the start point:

  • This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France: please see “Options”.
  • A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own.
    Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
    (Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility.)
    – La Spezia train station >> Pisa train station