Italy is emblematic of the Mediterranean. Its long arm juts out into the sea towards the African continent. The Romans brought together the whole region and put their capital at the centre of the world. They exported their way of life wherever they went. It shaped not just the history of the region, but also the different ways of living in Italy today. This is true as much for architecture, as for culinary and religious influence. EuroVelo 8 dissects northern Italy from east to west, and a cycle trip will allow you to get a real understanding of this region. EuroVelo 8 in Italy is based on the Bicitalia 2 Po Cycle Route and on the Bicitalia 6 Adriatic Cycle Route from the Po delta to the balkan border.
Note: Please be aware that the section up the Roja valley near Ventimiglia is currently not developed. An alternative itinerary is being planned by the Italian and French partners of the region. In the meantime, we advise you to cross this section by train, which offers two connections per day. Go on the Trenitalia website, choose "advanced search" and repeat the procedure twice, one for the passenger ticket and one for the bike ticket.
Download here the full GPS tracks of EuroVelo 8 - Mediterranean Route in Italy and start planning your next cycling holidays!
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Maritime Heritage / The Rhine / The Meuse
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The Italian National EuroVelo Coordinator's website provides plenty of information about cycling in Italy. Further information on cycle tourism is provided on their 'Bicitalia' website. Italian only.
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If a hotel, farmhouse, bed & breakfast or camp site is happy to accommodate cyclists, FIAB's Albergabici® service is the way to tell cyclists who are touring their area or just out for a day's excursion about their services. The website offers over 2000 places to stay, tailored for road bike, mtb or touring holidays and with e-maps to help you find accomodation along EuroVelo and national routes.
If you're interested in the network of Italian national long-distance routes, then this is the right site for you. The aim of the site is to provide online maps of the network of cycleways, together with information about places to stay in and points of interest. The Bicitalia network includes 20 national routes. Download the tracks under 'Routing/GPSx'!
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Explore the newly updated EuroVelo 8 - Mediterranean Route Handbook! Cycle from Spain's sun-kissed coast to Cyprus's enchanting shores, passing through France, Croatia, and more. This 83-page guide offers maps, safety tips, events, and a mini dictionary. Get your copy by donating to EuroVelo and su…
Rohan Daniel takes us along on his epic 5,000+ km adventure from the highlands of Spain to Northern Europe's highest peak, marking the closing of a life chapter for him. He weathered mental and climactic challenges, and grew as a person in the process. Accompanying this article is a feature-length …
ECF Board Member Sidsel Birk Hjuler recently cycled along EuroVelo 8 - Mediterranean Route from Athens to Lisbon. In this very special feature, she shares her feelings and thoughts on bike travelling and the encounters on the way.
From Andalusia to Cyprus: 7,450 kilometres of cycling through world-famous destinations, wild nature and hidden beaches
The very best tips for cycling around Ferrara and Po Delta Park: detailed maps and useful information.
The “Ciclovia del Po” guidebook presented by FIAB and by Ediciclo editore is the best route available today for cyclists who want to travel along the two banks of the river, between Pian del Re, on the slopes of Monviso, and Cremona. In Italian.
The “Ciclovia del Po” guidebook presented by FIAB and by Ediciclo editore is the best route available today for cyclists who want to travel along the two banks of the river, between Cremona and Lanterna de Pila, on the Adriatic Sea. In Italian.
This cycling guide describes EuroVelo 8 in Italy between Sant’Anna (Veneto) and San Giovanni al Timavo (254 km) and in Slovenia between Santa Barbara/Korošci and Piran (55 km). The perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:75,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory. English translation of the map legend and the user manual of the guide available at esterbauer.com/international.
The Service Handbook contains plenty of information on the route's stages, accommodation, attractions, food etc. It was developed as part of the MEDCYCLETOUR project.
Download maps of the cycling routes in the Province of Mantua, Italy.
This cycling guide describes the section of EuroVelo 8 in Italy between Saluzzo and Porte Tolle (Po Delta) and between Sant’Anna (Veneto) and Venice (715 km). The perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:75,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory. Can be used without any knowledge of German. English translation of the map legend and the user manual of the guide available at esterbauer.com/international.
From Trieste to Poreč along the former Istrian railway, between Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. 144 pages, spiral-bound, and with GPX tracks for download. Available in Italian, German and English.
Experience the long distance cycling trip and vacation in one. From the start in timeless Venice on, beautiful coastal towns line up, first Italian, then Slovenian and finally Croatian, all of them pearls of Mediterranean architecture. Golden beaches and attractive coasts among them are captured in colorful rocks and lush greenery. The sun quickly warms the shallow sea and the atmosphere. The trip starts in Venice and ends in Pula, both known by good public transport connections.
This tailor made Trieste to Pula cycling tour, self guided, takes you from Italy, through Slovenia and into Croatia to explore the Istrian Peninsula. Cycle to pretty towns and along beautiful coastline, soaking up the culture and history of this unspoiled area.
