Bike Tour from Pisa to Cinque Terre

Your Cinque Terre bike tour begins in Pisa, Tuscany. Visit the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Leaning Tower, one of the most important sights in Italy. Already in the 12th century, the bell tower, which is now 56 meters high, was built and began to lean during construction. However, besides the tower, there are other highlights worth seeing that will attract your attention. In the evening, there will be a tour information and the bike handout, if you have booked a rental bike.

The first stage of your bike tour to the Cinque Terre leads you first through the area of the Macchia Lucchese. The image of the sub-area of a natural park is characterized by forests and changing landscapes. After a few kilometers you will reach the sea, whose coast you will follow in a northerly direction. Enjoy the view of the glittering water and take breaks in between. With the coastal town of Viareggio you have reached your destination for the day. The town is located on one of the longest coastlines in Italy, Versilia. Grab your swimsuit and head to the beach!

Today you say goodbye to the coast. Along the Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrimage road used by pilgrims on their way from France to Rome, you cycle through small towns and hilly countryside to the banks of the Serchio River. Now your destination for the day is Lucca, just a stone's throw away. The city has excellently preserved buildings in the Lombard-Romanesque style and is one of the most important art cities in Italy. Enjoy a coffee in the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, walk along the massive city walls and visit the Torre Guinigi, on top of which specially planted oaks grow.

Along the Serchio, which will be your constant companion today, you will leave Lucca. Following its course, you will cycle towards the Apennines National Park, whose peaks, over 2,000 meters high, will not escape your attention from afar. Stop along the way at the Ponte del Diavolo. The bridge is a popular photo motif and the subject of numerous legends and sagas. Soon you will reach your overnight destination Castelnuovo di Garfagnana. The landmark of the town, situated in the middle of a mountainous landscape, is the Rocca Ariostesca, an 11th-century fortification.

On a beautiful road, today's stage of your bike tour to Cinque Terre leads you over the mountains of the Apuan Alps back to the sea. On the first kilometers you have to pedal hard, because you overcome several hundred meters of altitude. About halfway of today's stage you have made it and it's downhill again. With the seaside resort of Forte dei Marmi, you will once again be cycling through Versilia. After checking into your hotel, grab your swimsuit and spend the rest of the day by the sea.

Your stage today will also be full of variety. First you cycle along the coast, enjoy the one or other view of the sea and let the mild sea breezes blow around your nose. Not far from the town of Carrara, famous for its marble quarrying, you will imperceptibly cross the border from Tuscany into the Liguria region. From the charming fishing village of Bocca di Magra, you will again have to climb a few meters. On the way you will be rewarded with beautiful views of the sea. With the harbour town of La Spezia you have reached your destination for the day and the trip.

In the morning you will take the train from La Spezia to Monterosso. The municipality is the largest town in the Cinque Terre. You will take a hike and get to know the picture-book villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore from a special angle. The five small villages nestled along the coast, with their colorful houses and winding streets, are among the most sought-after photo opportunities in Italy. The Cinque Terre Express will take you from Riomaggiore back to La Spezia.

After breakfast your bike tour to the Cinque Terre already ends. We will gladly extend your stay in La Spezia or Pisa with an extra night.