Cycling Italy

You can put plenty of miles into your legs and still find that a day in the Dolomites asks a little more of them. There is the climbing, of course, but also the early start, the long descents and the business of remembering to eat while admiring where you are. The 40th Maratona dles Dolomites takes place on 4 July 2027, with three routes starting in La Villa and finishing in Corvara. Its longest course covers 138 kilometres and 4,230 metres of ascent, including Passo Giau. Getting a few things sorted beforehand means you can spend more of the day enjoying the ride.

Cycling in Sicily combines raw volcanic terrain, open coastal roads, and deeply layered history, making it one of the most varied places to ride, both physically and culturally. It offers everything from long climbs to short coastal spins and inland village routes that suit riders who enjoy both challenge and cultural depth.

The 2026 Giro d’Italia will likely be decided in the high mountains, with key summit finishes like Blockhaus, Carì, Piani di Pezzè and Piancavallo shaping the general classification in the final Alpine and Dolomite week.

ROUVY is unique for its seamless transition from outdoor to indoor cycling, and it holds when it comes to iconic destinations and climbs. If that is your dream goal, it offers many bucket list locations with videos for planning and training for a virtual vacation or exciting adventure on your bike outside. With ROUVY, you can experience these iconic routes from the comfort of your home, ensuring you're fully prepared for the challenges that await you in Italy.

Gran Sasso, meaning Big Rock is a mountain chain consisting of a dying glacier which formed a massif of dolomite and limestone in the Apennine range in central-east Italy. Standing like a titanic grey sentinel at 2,900m, Corno Grande is the highest peak in the Apennines and the second highest mountain range after the Alps. We will be making our way up to this grand summit at the end of this journey.

Carefully selected 5 most picturesque routes across Italy known for their natural beauty and historical significance.