The Ciclovia Etruria

🌿 The Ciclovia Etruria – The Cycle Touring Heart of Historic Etruria

The Ciclovia Etruria is a cycle touring route that winds through natural landscapes, historic villages, volcanic lakes and ancient traces of the Etruscan civilisation across Lazio, Umbria and Tuscany. Ideal for lovers of slow travel by bike, it combines history, nature, culture and food and wine along a varied and captivating itinerary.

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🚴‍♂️ Route Characteristics

• Type: a cycle route for gravel, trekking and touring bikes.

• Length: around 450–500 km with considerable climbing, perfect for cyclists who relish a demanding adventure.

• Terrain: a mix of tarmac, white gravel roads and unpaved tracks.

• Difficulty: medium-high – suited to gravel bikes with sturdy tyres or MTBs.

The route unfolds in stages, starting from Anguillara Sabazia (Lazio) and passing through historic villages and towns before returning to the starting point in one great cycling loop.

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🗺️ What You Will See Along the Route

The route touches some of the most evocative places in central Italy:

• 📍 The volcanic lakes of northern Lazio, such as Bracciano, Vico and Bolsena.

• 🏛️ Etruscan archaeological sites, ancient Roman roads and medieval villages.

• 🌳 The rural landscapes of Tuscia and the Lazio Maremma, perfect cycle touring country.

• 🏙️ Characterful villages and towns such as Calcata, Viterbo, Orte and Acquapendente.

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🛣️ Suggested Stages

One possible breakdown – based on the official route – is:

1. Anguillara Sabazia → Calcata

2. Calcata → Ronciglione

3. Ronciglione → Orte

4. Orte → Sant’Angelo di Roccalvecce

5. Sant’Angelo → Acquapendente

6. Acquapendente → Marta

7. Marta → Viterbo

8. Viterbo → Barbarano

9. Barbarano → Anguillara Sabazia

(These stages can be adapted to suit the length of your trip and your level of fitness.)

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📸 Why Choose It

🌟 The Ciclovia Etruria is far more than a simple route: it is an experiential journey where cycling means immersing yourself in the beauty of the landscape, discovering ancient civilisations and stopping in the villages to savour local dishes and wines.

🚴‍♀️ It is perfect for:

• long-distance cycling enthusiasts

• anyone looking for routes rich in history

• gravel and bikepacking fans

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🧭 Useful Tips for Cycle Tourists

• Best time to ride: Spring and autumn, for mild temperatures and lush landscapes.

• Ideal bike: A gravel bike with tyres of at least 40 mm, or an MTB.

• What to bring: A GPS device with GPX tracks, a repair kit, water and energy snacks.

• Accommodation: B&Bs, farm stays, hostels and campsites along the main stages.

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📥 GPS Tracks and Resources

The route provides GPX GPS tracks and the stage-by-stage breakdown on the official website, useful for planning your trip.

La Ciclovia Etruria è un percorso cicloturistico che attraversa paesaggi naturali, borghi storici, laghi vulcanici e antiche testimonianze della civiltà etrusca tra Lazio, Umbria e Toscana. Ideale per chi ama il viaggio lento in bicicletta, combina storia, natura, cultura e enogastronomia lungo un itinerario vario e avvincente. La Bed&BikeItalia è al fianco della Ciclovia Etruria nell’organizzazione del settore ospitalità selezionando e certificando le strutture ricettive che sono già bike friendly e supportando quelle strutture che lo desiderano diventare affidandosi alla consulenza della stessa Bed&BikeItalia.