Starting at
per person
Duration
13 nights
Level
3 - Moderate - hilly, sometimes mountainous - 50 to 80 km
At the very tip of Italy’s “boot,” Calabria reveals a unique character—wild and radiant. Bordered by two seas and dominated by a striking mountain range, this still-undiscovered region offers a raw, authentic, and unpretentious side of Italy. A cycling tour that highlights the beauty of the landscapes: cliffs plunging into the Mediterranean, villages clinging to the hillsides, olive groves stretching as far as the eye can see, and scenic roads lined with citrus groves and fragrant scrubland.
From Lamezia Terme to Catanzaro, passing through Tropea and the turquoise waters of the Costa degli Dei, you’ll ride along some of Italy’s most spectacular beaches before crossing the Strait of Messina to Sicily, adding a touch of adventure to the route. Here, simplicity and authentic charm take center stage: no artificial scenery, just the power of the landscapes and the warmth of southern Italy. An itinerary for cyclists who love freedom, Mediterranean warmth, and unspoiled landscapes far from the crowds.
Airair travel for the passenger, luggage, and bicycle with Air Transat;
Ttransportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and back;
13 3 nights in a three- or four-star hotel, double occupancy;
13 breakfasts and 3 dinners;
Airair travel for the passenger, luggage, and bicycle with Air Transat;
Ttransportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and back;
13 3 nights in a three- or four-star hotel, double occupancy;
13 breakfasts and 3 dinners;
equipment, such as a bicycle
Travel and Cancellation Insurance
equipment, such as a bicycle
Travel and Cancellation Insurance
Montreal-Trudeau/Rome-Fiumicino
Rome-Fiumicino/Montreal-Trudeau
From 12 to 25 cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Trail rating: 3+
Montreal-Trudeau/Rome-Fiumicino
Rome-Fiumicino/Montreal-Trudeau
From 12 to 25 cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Trail rating: 3+
Day 1
Arrival in Rome and transfer to Lamezia Terme (6.5 hours)
Day 2
A day off or a loop via Cardolo, Pianopoli, Cancello, and Rizzuto. Alternatively, via Feroleto Antico, Galli, Viterale, Angoli, and Migliuso (37 or 57 km).
Day 3
Lamezia Terme, Rizzuto, Romatisi, Pizzo, Vibo Marina, Briatico, Marina di Zambrone, Parghelia, Tropea. Alternative route via Curinga, Filadelfia, Cedonio (77 or 98 km).
Day 4
Tropea, Santa Domenica, Santa Maria, Coccorino, Joppolo, Nicotera Marina, Rosarno, Spina, Russo, Rizziconi, Taureana. Alternative route via Zaccanopoli, Caria, Brattirò, Ciaramati. (72 or 91 km).
Day 5
Taureana, Palmi, Barritteri, Ceramida-Pellegrina, Bagnara Calabra, Scilla, Villa San Giovanni, Ferry to Messina (20 min), Messina. Alternative route via Cirello, San Procopio, Mellicuccà, Sant’Anna, Seminara. (48 to 82 km).
Day 6
Free day or loop route via Pace, Sant’Agata, Torre Faro, Massa San Giorgio, and Castanea delle Furie. Alternative route via Salice, Cartesiano, Gesso, and Santuario Dinnammare. (50–86 km).
Day 7
Messina, ferry to San Giovanni, Catona, Archi, Reggio di Calabria (35 min), Reggio di Calabria, Lazzaro, Saline Joniche, Melito di Porto Salvo, Marina di San Lorenzo, Bova Marina, Palizzi Marina, Galati, Brancaleone-Marina. Option via Palizzi. (81 or 102 km).
Day 8
Brancaleone-Marina, Marinella, Africo, Bianco, Bovalino, Ardore, Merici, Locri, Siderno, Marina di Gioiosa Ionica, Rocella Jónica. Alternative route via Bovalino Superiore, Benestare, Careri, Natile Nuovo. (73 or 85 km).
Day 9
Rocella Jónica, Caulonia Marina, Riace, Monasterace Marina, Guardavalle Marina, Badolato Marina, Isca Marina, Marina di Divalo, Soverato Marina. Alternative route via Santa Caterina dello Ionio (65 or 84 km).
Day 10
A rest day or a loop via Farnia, Chiaravelle, San Vito sullo Ionio, Olivadi, Centrache, and Montepaone. Option via Gasperina, Montauro, and Basile (43 or 58 km).
Day 11
Soverato Marina, Montepaone Lido, Copanello, Stalettì, Amaroni, Girifalco, Borgia, Roccelletta, Catanzano. Alternative route via Carrà, Caraffa di Catanzaro, San Floro. (58 or 74 km).
Day 12
Catanzaro, Caraffa di Catanzaro, Carrà, Vena di Madia, Rizzuto, Lamezia Terme. Alternative route via Nocelle, Cancello, Migliuso, Ievoli, Feroleto Antico, Scalo Ferroviario. (48 or 78 km).
Day 13
Transfer from Lamezia Terme to Rome (6h30).
Day 14
Transfer to Rome Airport and return to Montreal.
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