Rome to Bologna Bikepacking Route through Lazio, Tuscany and the Apennines

Description

This six-day cycling route links Rome and Bologna into a varied bikepacking journey through central Italy. The route leads from the coastal plain near Rome via Lago di Bracciano and the volcanic landscapes of Tuscia to Lago di Bolsena, then continues through the hills of Tuscany, the Val di Chiana and the Arno Valley to Florence. From there, the route climbs through Mugello, Passo della Futa and the Apennines before descending into Bologna. Create a free Rogonneur account and save the full route

Tour Details

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Route

This route suits riders who want culture, scenery and sporty stages in one clear line. The first days roll mostly through rural areas with moderate ups and downs, while the later part becomes more demanding: longer climbs, quieter roads and a clearly hillier finale shape the character of the journey. Surfaces are mostly manageable and work well for gravel bikes, touring bikes or a robust road-bike setup. Daily planning still matters. Some stretches feel remote, and depending on the season, heat,...

Start Point

Fiumicino

End Point

Bologna

Country

Italy

Regions

Apennines, Emilia-Romagna, Lazio, Tuscany

Insights

Total Distance

428 km

Difficulty

Medium

Road Type

—

Avg. time

6 days (5-8)

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Fiumicino - Oriolo Romano

61 km733 m

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Day 2

Oriolo Romano - Unione dei Comuni Valdichiana Senese

103 km1,454 m

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Day 3

Unione dei Comuni Valdichiana Senese - Montevarchi

107 km907 m

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Day 4

Montevarchi - Florence

45 km565 m

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Day 5

Florence - Unione dell'Appennino Bolognese

67 km1,528 m

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Day 6

Unione dell'Appennino Bolognese - Bologna

43 km123 m

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Cultural & scenic highlights

Travel access

Travel to start

Requires planning

The tour start is not close to a major rail hub, airport or coach hub. Plan extra time for the final transfer, a taxi, an overnight stay or an additional ride to the route.

Travel from finish

Requires planning

The tour finish is not close to a major rail hub, airport or coach hub. Plan extra time for the transfer, a taxi, an overnight stay or an additional ride after the final stage.

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