Beautiful Places to Consider in Italy for a Cycling Vacation

Italy - the most beautiful country with rich culture and heritage is one of the most preferred countries by cyclists for a cycling vacation. It has been a main influence of European culture, from the Etruscan community extending to the dominating Roman Empire.

Italy has also been the center of art and science during the Middle Ages and Renaissance Period. Apart from this, it is rich in religion too. The Vatican, an independent state within Rome is governed by the Pope, the seat of Catholic Church.

If you are considering going on a cycling vacation to Italy, then get ready to have an amazing fun filled vacation. There are many places in Italy for cycling tours. Some of the most famous are mentioned below:

Dolomite Mountain Ranges

Located in the Northeastern Italy, Dolomite and Italian Alps cycling tours is one of the most preferred places for cycling tours. It is undoubtedly one of the greatest cycling areas in the Alps. It offers stunning mountain passes and lush green valleys that create dramatic ascents and descendents that make for exhilarating bicycling and sightseeing alike. It not only offers "bike friendly" hotels, but also hearty South Tyrolean meals.

From riding steep grades over passes and exploring small hamlets located in the valleys, Dolomites bike tours will make you discover the bicycling vacation of your dreams. Dolomite Mountains let make riders their itinerary as per their own interest and abilities. One can prefer going for a short ride on the flats through town, or up and over steep mountain passes.

Alessandria

If you are looking for relatively easy trails for cycling in Italy, start with a route situated around the Tanaro River. Start your cycling tour at the Tanaro Park. Here, taste local Barbera and Cortese wines before you set your way. Once you reach Alessandria, you will get a lot of opportunities to explore its mesmerizing history. You will find 14th century church of Santa Maria di Castello, with its mix styles and forms both inside and outside. The French used it for military warehouse during the 1800s and later, the Italians used it as a storehouse. But after the WWII, it turned into a school and home for orphans.

The best time to go on a bike vacation to Alessandria is in the month of July, as at that time, you will be able to annual jazz festival.

Vicoforte

If you like to challenge your skills and want to enjoy some wonderful local history and culture, Vicoforte could be the excellent place to consider. It has plenty of intermediate trails and cycling routes around Charu, an ideal place to start. It is advisable to consider this place in the month of September for a cycling vacation as at that time, you can also enjoy Fat Ox fair and Grapes, which is a riot of color, food, local arts and crafts. This fair is meant to honour the Piedmontese breed of cattle and is held every year since 1635.

To enjoy the real beauty of Italy, ride through its wonderful regions, which give you an opportunity to enjoy freedom, independence and admire the Mother Nature.

Micheal is a cycling enthusiast and an owner of renowned cycling company. Cycling tours let riders enjoy the natural beauty, rich history and ancient monuments of the place.