Gravel bike holidays in the Marche
Benvenuti sulla Strada Bianca Le Marche! The eastern Italian region of Le Marche is still considered Italy's best-kept secret. This is despite the fact that Italy is more authentic and charming here than almost anywhere else. On a gravel bike holiday in Le Marche, you will cycle between gentle and spectacular, between the sea and hills, steep cliffs and medieval towns with an authentic Italian way of life. The region is reminiscent of Tuscany with its rolling hills and medieval towns, but is more undiscovered and unspoilt than its neighbours Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Abruzzo and Umbria.
On the trail of the Giro d'Italia
The ingenious gravel tours lead from the dramatic cliffs of Italy's most beautiful coastal stretches along rivers into the hilly hinterland. A perfect gravel playground opens up here, following in the footsteps of the Giro d'Italia time and again. Monte Conero is a central point on the coast, with GravelKulturTours taking you to the capital Ancona. The harbour town on the Riviera del Conero is surrounded by secluded sandy bays and limestone cliffs. Split and Zadar in Croatia are also just a ferry crossing away.
Urbino, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Raphael, is well worth a bike trip, as is picturesque Loreto, one of Italy's most important pilgrimage sites, pretty Sirolo and laid-back Ascoli Piceno. The small medieval town of a hundred towers is flanked by three mighty hilltops and invites you to enjoy an aperitivo in one of the many piazzas. The Marche region can also hold a candle to Tuscany in culinary terms: just like the gravel tours, the regional cuisine also scores with a delightful mix of sea and land - from freshly caught fish, traditional porchetta (rabbit) and brodetto (fish soup) to fried olive all'Ascolana, sumptuous truffle dishes and excellent local wines. The area between the Apennines and the Adriatic is home to the largest truffle deposit in Italy.
Hotels for your gravel bike holiday
Our hotels are your base camp for unforgettable gravel adventures. Your hosts know every gravel track and every climb and will show you the most breathtaking routes in the region.
Gravel bike tours
Gravel biking in Le Marche - experience boundless freedom on endless gravel paths, discover new tours and enjoy fantastic panoramas.
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