Gravel Races in Italy

The original Nova Eroica gravel event on the famous strade bianche of Tuscany, based in the medieval town of Buonconvento. Combines free-pace riding with timed competitive sectors over routes of roughly 43, 67, 96, 131 and 290 km.

Unsupported bikepacking adventure crossing Italy south to north, traditionally from Pompei towards Verona. Follows gravel roads, the Via Francigena, Tuscan strade bianche and Apennine trails over route options of roughly 700, 1,250 and 1,650 km.

Nova Eroica all-road event starting in Conegliano among the UNESCO-listed Prosecco hills near Valdobbiadene. Routes of about 50, 93 and 120 km wind through vineyards and gravel farm roads.

Self-supported bikepacking race through Tuscany's iconic strade bianche, forests, and hilltop towns.

Non-competitive gravel event through the wild mountains and valleys of Abruzzo, designed for bikepacking and sustainable tourism.

Classic Eroica event through the stunning wine country of Montalcino.

Gravel race in the Sella massif of the Dolomites.

A unique flat gravel experience starting from the Venice Lagoon. Ride along ancient Venetian trade routes, through the Prosecco hills, past villas and along the Brenta canal.

The original vintage ciclostorica on the strade bianche of Chianti, held over the weekend of 3-4 October 2026 in Gaiole in Chianti. Five routes from 45.1 km to the 210.9 km L'Eroica long route, ridden on pre-1987 steel bikes.

Enduro-style gravel race on the Ligurian coast. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Ride through the heart of Piedmont where history, nature and passion meet. Nova Eroica format with timed sections and free-pace riding through the stunning Canavese landscape.

Bikepacking gravel race through the Romagna Apennines.

A unique classic cycling experience among the enchanted Dolomite mountains that have seen the birth of cycling legends. Vintage bikes and wool jerseys on stunning alpine dirt roads.

An immersive bikepacking expedition through the Italian Dolomites. A multi-day self-supported adventure through some of the most dramatic mountain landscapes in the Alps.

A scenic gravel ride through the UNESCO World Heritage Monferrato wine hills of Piedmont. Rolling hills, medieval castles, vineyards and white truffle forests.

Classic Franciacorta gravel ultra. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Dolomite gravel race through the foothills of the Pale di San Martino.

Multi-stage gravel adventure across Tuscany.

UCI Gravel World Series event at the foot of the iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo in the Dolomites. Dramatic alpine gravel roads with massive elevation.

11th edition of the Veneto Trail, an unsupported bikepacking event starting and finishing in the walled town of Cittadella (Padova). The 2026 route is about 480 km with over 11,000 m of climbing across the Asiago plateau, the Lagorai, the Dolomites and Monte Grappa. Welcome dinner 18 June, riding window to 26 June.

Gravel race through the Tuscan geothermal hills.

Nova Eroica format in the wild and breathtaking Gran Sasso National Park in Abruzzo, the largest natural area in Europe. Timed sections alternate with free-pace riding through the green heart of the Mediterranean.

The ultimate Italian ultra-distance bikepacking race from the Brenner Pass to Sicily. Self-supported and unsupported across the entire length of the Italian peninsula.

Inaugural gravel bikepacking event with 150, 250, or 400km routes across the Marche region of central Italy.

Gravel ride on Tuscany's famous white roads through medieval towns, cypress-lined ridges, and Chianti wine country.

A stunning gravel adventure across Sardinia wild interior. Ride through cork oak forests, past nuraghe ruins, abandoned mining villages, and along dramatic coastal cliffs.

An iconic Italian gravel race through the Langhe and Roero wine hills of Piedmont. Ride past Barolo vineyards, medieval castles, and through hazelnut groves on white roads.

UCI Gravel World Series event on the stunning island of Sardinia. White gravel roads through Mediterranean maquis, coastal cliffs and ancient villages.

Gravel bikepacking adventure from Bologna to Riccione through the Emilia-Romagna countryside, hills, and coastal roads.

900km gravel bikepacking adventure blending ancient Roman history with the iconic landscapes of central Italy's Abruzzo region.

The largest unsupported gravel bikepacking event in Sardinia with three routes from 490km to 1,100km through wild Mediterranean landscapes.

Gravel event through UNESCO World Heritage Prosecco vineyards, medieval castles and Alpine views. Routes from 50km to 120km.

Part of the Gravel Earth Series. 120km with 2300m elevation through 17 hills in the Treviso hills between Venice and the Dolomites. 95% off-road through the Borgoluce estate. Sponsored by Wilier.

Gravel ride crossing Sardinia from west to east coast. Mediterranean scrubland, mountain passes, and Italian island charm.

Ride around the flanks of Mount Etna and through ancient Sicilian countryside. Volcanic gravel, citrus groves, and baroque villages make this a truly unique gravel experience.

Unsupported bikepacking event through the Veneto countryside, hills and historic cities, with four route options ranging from roughly 200 km to 700 km. Start and finish in Bassano del Grappa.

Gravel race in pure Eroica style through the Crete Senesi white roads of Tuscany.

An epic gravel adventure through the heart of Tuscany, featuring white roads, vineyards, and medieval villages. One of Europe's most scenic gravel races.

Gravel Earth Series race through the Apennine foothills of Emilia-Romagna. White gravel "strade bianche" style roads, vineyards and medieval hill towns.

Ride the legendary white gravel roads of Tuscany, finishing in Siena's Piazza del Campo. Routes of 87km and 138km.