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Road bike holidays on the Ligurian Riviera

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Road bike holidays on the Ligurian Riviera

One of the most beautiful road bike routes in Europe runs along the Ligurian Riviera between the glittering Mediterranean Sea and green hills. Whether legendary climbs such as Cipressa and Poggio or quiet tours through the hinterland - here you will find variety, sporting challenges and Mediterranean enjoyment. The mild climate ensures perfect conditions almost all year round - ideal for your road cycling holiday in Liguria!

Sea view & the myth of Milan-Sanremo

Gentle coastal roads with sea views, challenging mountain passes in the hinterland and the legendary Milan-Sanremo: the Ligurian Riviera is a must for racing bike fans. If you follow in the footsteps of the pros, you can experience classics such as Cipressa and Poggio up close - spectacular views included.

Thanks to the mild climate, you can train here almost all year round. The Riviera is at its best in spring and autumn in particular. Quiet roads, charming mountain villages and Mediterranean joie de vivre make every tour a highlight.

Highlights for your road bike holiday on the Ligurian Riviera

  • Spectacular variety of routes
    Coastal panorama, steep climbs & classics like Cipressa
  • Ideal climate all year round
    Mild climate, little traffic & blooming landscape
  • Lonely tours in the hinterland
    Quiet roads, charming mountain villages & challenging climbs away from the coast.

Hotels for your road bike holiday

Our bike hotels are your place2be for your road bike holiday. Your hosts know every bend and every climb and will show you the most beautiful routes in the region.

Diano Marina / Liguria  (IT)
Diano Marina / Liguria  (IT)
Hotel Raffy ***

Family cycling holiday between the sea and the Ligurian hinterland

from € 60.00 per person
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Imperia / Liguria  (IT)
Imperia / Liguria  (IT)
Villa Giada spEace & Bike Resort

Exclusive racing bike base in the first hills of Imperia.

from € 60.00 per person
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Road bike tours

Road cycling on the Ligurian Riviera - experience boundless freedom on endless mountain passes, discover new routes and enjoy breathtaking Alpine panoramas.

Road bike tours
Road bike tours
Alpine passes
Road bike travels
Ligurian Riviera / Liguria  (IT)
Ligurian Riviera / Liguria  (IT)
La Primavera - In the footsteps of Milan - San Remo
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
5:47 hr./hrs.
Distance
107 km
Uphill
2020 m
Downhill
2020 m
Ligurian Riviera / Liguria  (IT)
Ligurian Riviera / Liguria  (IT)
Tuffo nel blu
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
2:07 hr./hrs.
Distance
40.1 km
Uphill
570 m
Downhill
570 m
Ligurian Riviera / Liguria  (IT)
Ligurian Riviera / Liguria  (IT)
Passo del Ginestro
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
4:07 hr./hrs.
Distance
73.8 km
Uphill
1560 m
Downhill
1560 m
Ligurian Riviera / Liguria  (IT)
Ligurian Riviera / Liguria  (IT)
Golf valleys of Dianese
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1:08 hr./hrs.
Distance
21.6 km
Uphill
410 m
Downhill
410 m
Ligurian Riviera / Liguria  (IT)
Ligurian Riviera / Liguria  (IT)
Testico Tour
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2:47 hr./hrs.
Distance
58.1 km
Uphill
820 m
Downhill
820 m
Ligurian Riviera / Liguria  (IT)
Ligurian Riviera / Liguria  (IT)
12th stage of Giro d'Italia 2026 from Imperia to Novi Ligure
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
6:27 hr./hrs.
Distance
139 km
Uphill
4830 m
Downhill
4630 m
Ligurian Riviera / Liguria  (IT)
Ligurian Riviera / Liguria  (IT)
Giro d'Italia 2015 e 2026
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
6:39 hr./hrs.
Distance
130 km
Uphill
2060 m
Downhill
2040 m
Ligurian Riviera / Liguria  (IT)
Ligurian Riviera / Liguria  (IT)
Milano - Sanremo Sprint Final
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
2:42 hr./hrs.
Distance
56.4 km
Uphill
650 m
Downhill
650 m
Ligurian Riviera / Liguria  (IT)
Ligurian Riviera / Liguria  (IT)
Bandiere Arancioni: fino a Dolceacqua
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
5:23 hr./hrs.
Distance
112 km
Uphill
1450 m
Downhill
1450 m
Ligurian Riviera / Liguria  (IT)
Ligurian Riviera / Liguria  (IT)
The Cyclist's Epic: From Villa Giada to the Peaks
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
8:29 hr./hrs.
Distance
152 km
Uphill
3180 m
Downhill
3180 m

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