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Cycling holiday from Pisa to Cinque Terre

- From a wonder of the world to a world heritage site -

8 Days / 7 Nights
Challenging

For variety, it's hard to beat this trip from Tuscany to Liguria. You can look forward to the impressive historical monuments of Pisa, Lucca and La Spezia, the long and wide sandy beaches of the fashionable holiday towns of Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi along the Versilia coast, the wild nature of the narrow valley of the River Serchio, the view of the white marble bridge at Carrara and the world-famous colourful houses of Cinque Terre. Rich wine, the scent of basil and plenty of Italian "dolce vita" add to the experience of this varied landscape. In other words, it's time to immerse yourself in Italy's impressive diversity.

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

about the route

The route follows cycle paths and mainly roads with limited traffic. The first stage is completely flat and all the other stages are hilly with several (sometimes tough) climbs along the way. On the fourth day by bike there is a long climb of over 550 metres. The trails are mostly paved, with only short stretches on gravel roads. On the way into and out of the cities and on a few other short stretches, a little more traffic can be expected.

Itinerary

Here you can see the programme for the tour.

When you arrive at the hotel in Pisa, detailed information about your tour will be provided and you will be given your bikes. Depending on your arrival time, you may want to take a stroll in one of the spa parks for which the city is famous or take a ride on the historic funicular (a cable car) to Montecatini Alto.

Hotel (exampel): Hotel Repubblica Marinara

 

Rediscover Pisa's enchanting old town before setting off on scenic trails through the "Macchia Luccese" National Park and on to the sea. Continue along the sandy beach until you reach the charming seaside resort of Viareggio with its historic bathing facilities. Here you can take your first refreshing dip in the Tyrrhenian Sea, if you haven't already done so en route.


Hotel (exampel): Residence Esplanade

 

In the morning, the tour takes you along the Versilia coast and then back inland. You'll follow the "Via Fancigena", the ancient pilgrimage route from France to Rome, which passes through small medieval villages in the Tuscan hills to the banks of the Serchio river, eventually arriving (on a well-maintained cycle path) in Lucca. Here you can't fail to be impressed by the old town, and there's also the chance to take a bike ride around the city walls themselves.


Hotel (exampel): Hotel Guinigi

 

The route continues through the valley along the River Serchio towards the National Park of the Apennines, with peaks over 2,000 metres high. It's a good idea to stop and take a picture of the mysterious, extremely steep "Devil's Bridge", which lies just off the cycle path. In Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, this day's destination, it's as if time has stood still, as narrow medieval streets, stone bridges and small, idyllic squares dominate the townscape.


Hotel (exampel): La Lanterna

 

Dagens rute går ad en smukt anlagt bjergvej tilbage mod havet. På de første 20 km skal du forcere en stigning på omkring 550 højdemeter op til de marmorbrud, hvorfra den verdensberømte hvide marmor fra Carrara stammer. Derefter går det nedad igen (faktisk hele 30 km ned ad bakke!) til den fashionable by Forte dei Marmi, hvor du helt sikkert har fortjent en dukkert i Det Tyrrhenske Hav.

Hotel (exampel): Hotel Bencista

 

Denne dags cykelrute er meget varieret. De sidste par kilometer i Toscana tilbagelægges langs frodige vinmarker, hvorefter du fortsætter ind i Ligurien til den idylliske fiskerby Bocca di Magra og videre ad kystruten med fantastisk udsigt over det dybblå hav. De pastelfarvede huse i Lerici giver et godt førstehåndsindtryk af den liguriske kyst, og herfra er der kun et par kilometer til dagens destination, den historiske havneby La Spezia, som byder på god mad og masser af kunst og kultur.

Hotel (exampel): CDH Hotel

 

 

The National Park around the colourful facades of Cinque Terre - the five villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore - was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1997. The area is one of Italy's most popular tourist and excursion destinations, and the mountainous walk along the coast offers unique views of the idyllic villages. In the morning you can take the train from La Spezia to Monterosso, and from there walk from village to village with the glistening sea on your right (the route can be shortened by train or boat at any time). From Riomaggiore, take the Cinque Terre Express back to La Spezia.

Hotel (exampel): CDH Hotel

The cycling holiday is now over. You check out of the hotel after breakfast.

Prices and dates

Prices per person in EUR

Price includes

Mulige tilvalg

  • Upgrade to Ebike (selected when booking the tour)
  • Transfer back to first hotel (Saturdays)
Not included
  • Transportation to the starting destination in Italy
  • Cancellation insurance and travel insurance
  • Tourist tax (if due)
  • Handling fee (€20)

Bikes

You can choose from these bikes on the tour.

Unisex 21-speed bike
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry.

Body size approx. 148cm - 190cm.

43cm
46cm
51cm
56cm
7-speed Unisex Bike
Hub gears with coaster brake

High-quality unisex touring bike with coaster brake on the rear wheel.

Body size approx. 155cm - 190cm.

46cm
51cm
56cm
21-gear men's bike
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High quality men's touring bike with classic diamond frame.

Body size approx. 165cm - 205cm.

56-51 "sloping" cm
60cm
64cm
PLUS men's bike 27-gear
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike with diamond frame.

Body size approx. 155cm - 205cm.

46cm
50cm
51cm
55cm
60cm
63cm
Unisex 7-speed E-bike
Hub gears with freewheel

High quality unisex e-bike with comfortable low entry.

Body size approx. 148cm - 195cm.

46cm "XS"
46cm
51cm
56cm

Practical information

Here you can get answers to various questions about the trip
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The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.

On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.

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You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:

  1. Choose your desired start date
  2. Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
  3. Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).

Get a quote
For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.

The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.

Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.

On all our cycling holidays it is possible bring your own bike but it also possible to rent a bike for the tour. The bikes you can rent are all perfectly suited for the tour and the local terrain and all bikes are perfectly maintained. If you want to rent a bike on your holiday, then you select this on the booking form.

Equipment included in the bike rental:

  • Saddle bag (water repellent)
  • Handlebar bag (water repellent)
  • Service-set with tools and extra bicycle tube
  • Combination lock

Please note that helmets are not included and you need to bring your own.

Roadside assistance
All bikes are equipped with puncture resistant tyres which means that it is virtually impossible to puncture. No rule without exceptions, so should you experience a punctured tyre then you can quickly fix it by using the tools in the service-set. If the damage is greater than a simply puncture then you simply call us and we make sure that your bike is fixed or you will be supplied with a new bike as quickly as possible.

Insurance is included
Insurance against theft and damages are included in the bike rental. Should you have any problems of this nature then all you have to do is to let us know and we will supply a new bike as quickly as possible. Naturally, careless or mischievous behavior is exempt from this.  

The flights to/from Venice are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.

Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.

Get a quote
If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.

From the airport to the hotel

There is a People Mover train from Pisa Airport to the city center, and the trip takes about 8 minutes. From there, it is a short walk, or you can take a taxi if needed.

The return trip from La Spezia to Pisa is also quite straightforward. The trip to Pisa Centrale takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes, and from there you can take the People Mover train to the airport.

At www.trenitalia.com it is easy to get an overview of times and destinations on the Italian trains, but since it can be difficult to buy or change tickets online, we recommend buying them at the ticket office or from the machines at the train station.

Arrival by car If you drive to Pisa, you can park at the first hotel for approximately 10-15€ per day. We can arrange a transfer back to Pisa on your departure day - the seat must be reserved in advance. The transport runs only on Saturdays and can be seen on the booking page.

On this trip you will stay in 3- and usually 4-star hotels. In the daily program of the trip, you can see examples of the hotels we use on the trip. Please note that these are examples and we may book other hotels of similar quality.

Breakfast is included every day. 
Lunch is easily found on the route, where there are often small villages with cafés or restaurants. 
Dinner is also easy to find within walking distance at the hotels.
It will also be possible to visit the hotels' own restaurants should you wish to do so.

Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.

Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.

Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.

There will be an information meeting conducted by one of our local partners, where bikes will also be distributed and adjusted. The time is between 17:00-19:00 at your first hotel. ou will meet in the reception area unless you are informed otherwise during check-in.

On this tour, you will receive the following documents:

Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.

One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.

Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags, specific local vouchers and if you have rented a bike, they will also be handed out at the first hotel. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.

This tour has difficulty grade 3.

Grade 3
Longer distances in hilly terrain, often with steep climbs. The distance is usually 65 – 80 km or 40 – 50 miles per day. Requires good shape and health. We highly recommend that you practice on some longer rides before you leave home.

Read more about our Grading System

After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.

We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.

Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.

Spring (May): Offers pleasant temperatures ideal for cycling holidays, with daytime temperatures in the 20s.

High Summer (June - August): Summer is warm and dry, with temperatures often ranging between 25-35°C. July and August are the hottest months, where temperatures can rise above 35°C. Early starts to the day and plenty of hydration should be considered. Rainfall is minimal, typically under 30 mm per month, making it a good time for cycling, though one should be cautious of the heat.

Autumn (September - October): Autumn has milder temperatures from 20-30°C in September to 15-25°C in October. Rainfall increases again, especially in October, with an average of 70-90 mm per month. It is still a lovely time for cycling holidays with cooler and more comfortable conditions.

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