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

from Rome

to Bologna

E-Bike: 4h 13 / day

Bike: 5h 40 / day

428 kmDistance
5,310 mElevation
6 DaysDuration
Difficulty
6Stages
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Rome - Oriolo Romano
Oriolo Romano - Unione dei Comuni Valdichiana Senese
Unione dei Comuni Valdichiana Senese - Montevarchi
Montevarchi - Florence
Florence - Unione dell'Appennino Bolognese

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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 for your next cycling trip.

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Route

Start Point
Rome
End Point
Bologna
Country
Italy
Regions
Apennines, Emilia-Romagna, Lazio, Tuscany

At a glance

Distance

428 km

Difficulty

Medium

Road type

—

Duration

6 days

Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1
    Rome - Oriolo Romano

    61 km733 m

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