Best time to go cycling in Italy
Get up early so you can avoid cycling in the midday heat and prepare for every eventuality weatherwise, especially when ascending in the Alps or Apennines.![]()
The best time to go on a cycling vacation in Italy is in spring and autumn, when more popular areas aren’t too crowded and it’s warm and dry without the risk of sudden storms. Cycling in May also gives you a chance to catch a stage of the Giro d'Italia so factor this in if you’re a fan of following the pink jersey. The further south you cycle – the Amalfi Coast, Puglia or Sicily, for example – the longer the season extends with Oct offering an abundance of colour as well as comfortable temps before the rain kicks in during Nov. For more tips, see our Italy travel guide.
CYCLING IN ITALY, MONTH BY MONTH
Our Italy cycling Vacations
Matera to Puglia cycle in Italy
Nestled between the Adriatic and Ionian seas
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US $2349 to US $2879
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Cilento and Amalfi Coast cycling vacation, Italy
Rocky ridges set between small picturesque inlets
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US $2479 to US $2749
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Cycling tours in Italy, Dolomites to Venice
One of Europe's unique mountain landscapes
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US $2579 to US $2749
8 days
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Puglia cycling tour
Reasonable easy cycling. Excellent bikes. Good weather.
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£1749
8 days
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Chianti self guided cycling vacation in Italy
Pedal through the archetypal Tuscan countryside
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£2039
11 days
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Umbria to Tuscany cycling & cooking vacation
Cycling and cooking vacation between Umbria and Tuscany
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€1160 to €1260
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Andrew Ross, from our supplier Exodus, shares his tips for the best to go on a cycling vacation in Italy:
"The cycling season in Italy lasts longer the further south you venture; our trips in Amalfi and Puglia run from March to October. Two of the best times are in May and September when the weather is generally perfect for cycling but it isn’t too crowded in the more popular destinations. The other bonus of May is that you are likely to run into a stage of the Giro at some point!"
More about Italy cycling
Cycling and Italy have been linked long before Signore Wiggo took to his trike and if you’re looking to find out more then read our Italy cycling vacations travel guide and really put your pedals through their paces.
If you’ve always fancied a cycling vacation in Italy but didn’t know where to start then don’t panic! Our Italy cycling vacations map and highlights page has destination and bike route information from the lagoons of Venice to the glittering Amalfi Coast.
Although Italy’s Amalfi Coast has long been a haven for glitz and glamour, it’s also provided cyclists with some of the world’s most scenic coastal rides.
Cycling in Puglia has a lot to recommend it: the heel of Italy’s boot is flat, as well as dry and sunny.
Cycling in Sardinia lets you explore the island’s magnificent natural beauty while avoiding overcrowded beaches and resorts.
Read our top 10 cycling vacations in Italy and find out where you could be pedalling off to in the not too distant future.
Find out what our Italian cycling experts have to say about where to ride, what to pack and why preparation is the key to successful cycling vacations, in our Italy cycling advice.
