CYCLING in Tuscia

🚴 COMPLETE MAP OF CYCLING ROUTES IN TUSCIA 2025

Verified and updated itineraries for all types of cycling

🔴 High Difficulty – Experts Only

Monte Fogliano and Lake Vico (29 km)
- Start: Vetralla/Caprarola
- Elevation gain: +896m, technical with single tracks
- Highlights: Beech forest, lake view, technical descents
- GPS tracks: Available on Wikiloc and Komoot
CAI Trail 103 – Monti Cimini (25 km)
- Start: Soriano nel Cimino
- Elevation gain: +800m, very technical
- Terrain: Challenging paths and dirt roads
- Note: For experienced MTB riders only
Via dei Tusci – Valle dei Calanchi (90 km)
- Tiber-Bolsena loop, mostly unpaved
- Passes through Civita di Bagnoregio
- Suitable for MTB, e-bike, or gravel
- GPX tracks available upon request

🟡 Medium Difficulty

Anguillara-Martignano-Trevignano-Bracciano Loop (51 km)
- Scenic ride between lakes
- Elevation gain: +650m
- Mixed paved and unpaved segments
Tarquinia: Civita Loop (21 km)
- White roads and trails
- Archaeological and rural landscape
- Perfect for discovering the Etruscan territory
Montefiascone-Lake Bolsena (gravel)
- Starting from Montefiascone
- Panoramic lake views, gravel bike recommended
- Multiple loop options available

🟢 All Levels

Lake Bolsena Loop (53–56 km)
- Mixed surface (60% unpaved)
- Elevation: +484m
- Villages: Bolsena, Marta, Capodimonte, Montefiascone
- Best direction: Clockwise to avoid steep climbs
Via Francigena Gravel: Siena–Rome (Tuscia Stage)
- Bolsena–Viterbo–Sutri: 75 km, +1090m
- Ancient Roman paving stones (Via Cassia)
- Highlights: Bagnaccio thermal springs, medieval towns
- Organized tours available
Sutri–Lake Vico–Capranica (54 km)
- Scenic nature-history loop
- Max elevation gain: +698m
- Ideal asphalt/dirt mix
- Also suitable for e-bikes

🔵 Intermediate Level

Civita di Bagnoregio from Lake Bolsena
- Start: Lake Bolsena shore
- Challenging climbs to Bagnoregio
- Iconic view of the “dying city”
- Note: Civita is pedestrian access only

🟢 Easy – Family Friendly

Lake Vico Loop (18–20 km)
- Fully paved loop in Natural Reserve
- Minimal elevation, child-friendly
- Beech and chestnut forest views
- Picnic areas available
Capranica–Sutri–Lake Vico (15 km)
- Asphalt bike path
- Easy route through villages and nature
- Ideal for beginners and families
Viterbo–Porta Faul–Terme dei Papi (3 km)
- Urban pedestrian and bike path
- City center to thermal baths link
- Perfect for a relaxing short ride
Coastal Trails – Montalto di Castro
- Various distances available
- Connects Torre di Maremma to the beach
- Flat seaside routes

🟡 Intermediate for Families

Nepi–Ronciglione–Monte Antenne (48 km)
- Scenic bike-pedestrian trail
- Gentle hills
- Perfect for fit families
Oriolo–Lake Vico (21 km)
- Mixed nature path
- Moderate physical challenge
- Beautiful views of the Cimini Mountains

Official Bike Stages

Stage B21: Viterbo–Sutri (37.9 km)
- Elevation gain: +850m/-876m, medium difficulty
- Passes through Vetralla and Capranica
- Mostly asphalt with some dirt sections
Stage B22: Sutri–Formello (34.2 km)
- Roman countryside, secondary roads
- Waterfalls of Monte Gelato
Stage B23: Formello–Rome (35 km)
- Elevation gain: +549m
- Ends along the Tevere Cycle Path
- Final destination: St. Peter’s Basilica

Alternative Via Francigena Route

Rome–Viterbo “Reverse Route” (118 km)
- Surface: 60% dirt, 30% gravel, 10% paved
- Elevation gain: +1435m
- Challenging yet scenic ride
- Villages: Formello, Sutri, Capranica, Ronciglione

Lake Bolsena

🟢 Tourist Route (53 km)
- Marked signage, easy route
- Rest areas: Montefiascone, Marta, Capodimonte
- Birdwatching observatories
- Services: bike rentals, picnic spots
🟡 Shortened MTB Route (47 km)
- More dirt, less pavement
- Slightly more demanding
- For experienced cyclists

Lake Vico

🟢 Paved Loop (18 km)
- Fully asphalted
- Protected Natural Reserve
- Only two tourist settlements
- Panoramas: Monte Venere, Monte Fogliano
🔴 Monte Fogliano Loop (29 km)
- Technical trails through beech forest
- Elevation gain: +400m, difficult
- Adventure trail available
- Experts only (MTB)

Etruscan Land

Tarquinia–Bracciano–Cerveteri (83 km)
- Asphalt route connecting UNESCO sites
- Necropolises, countryside, coastline
- Ideal for cultural bike touring
Tuscania–Etruscan Necropolises
- Loops from 15–30 km
- Visit Romanesque basilicas
- Rock-cut archaeological sites

Civita di Bagnoregio & Calanchi Valleys

Orvieto–Civita di Bagnoregio (18 km)
- Start from Orvieto cliff
- Surreal landscape of the calanchi
- Ends at panoramic viewpoint (Civita access on foot)
Calanchi Valley Tours (Variable)
- Routes from 20–50 km
- Unique geological formations
- Suitable for gravel and MTB

Fixed Events

🚴 Tuscia Bike Ride – May 4, 2025
- Start: Viterbo (Tuscia Shopping Center)
- Routes: Viterbo–Vitorchiano–Bomarzo
- Includes rest stops and support
- Registration: tusciabikeride25@gmail.com
🚵 Randonnée degli Etruschi (Various Dates)
- MTB and gravel routes
- Combines art and nature
- Different difficulty levels

Organized Tours

🌟 Lake Bolsena 4-Day Tour (Viaggiareinbici)
- 3 nights in *** lakefront hotel
- GPX tracks, van support
- MTB/E-bike rental available
- Route: Bolsena–Orvieto–Sorano

Maps & GPX Files

Rental & Assistance

🚲 Passione e Pedali (Viterbo, Via Saffi 76)
- Guided tours, e-bike rentals
- Specialists in Tuscia cycling
- www.passioneapedali.com
🏨 Hotel da Benedetta (Vetralla)
- Bike sharing & Via Francigena tours
- City bikes & e-bikes available

Nazareth Residence Viterbo
Services for Cyclists and Bike Tourists
- 🚲 Bike Room equipped with a small workshop
  for repairs and basic maintenance.
  
  🚴‍♂️ Bike allowed in the room
  
  🧼 Bike wash station
  
  👕 Self-service laundry
  
  🌐 www.nazarethresidence.com
  🌐 www.bikehotelviterbo.com