from Rome
to Bologna
E-Bike: 4h 13 / day
Bike: 5h 40 / day
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.
Start with Day 1 and move through the bike tour stage by stage.
This tour includes detailed day-by-day descriptions, accommodation recommendations, points of interest, difficulty ratings, and expert tips for completing this amazing cycling adventure...
428 km
Medium
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6 days
61 km733 m
103 km1,454 m
107 km907 m
45 km565 m
67 km1,528 m
43 km123 m
Travel to start
You have several good options for arrival: Fiumicino Aeroporto by train or Rome–Fiumicino Airport by flight or FIUMICINO | Via Foce Micina Terminal Bus # f10941 by coach. Choose the one that fits your origin and bike setup best.
Travel from finish
You have several good options for leaving the tour: Bologna Centrale railway station by train or Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport by flight or Autostazione by coach. Choose the one that works best for your next destination and bike setup.
Airport
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 5 km · about 25 min by public transport
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