Duration
14 nights
Level
3 - Moderate - hilly, sometimes mountainous - 50 to 80 km
In Italy, with its boot-shaped geography, the Riviera—which runs along the Mediterranean coast in the north of the country—is, in a way, the equivalent of the knee. On this sunny route, you can choose between a coastal route, mainly between Diano Marina and Viareggio, or a more challenging climb into the hinterland.
Along the way, you’ll pass through Genoa, the birthplace of the explorer Christopher Columbus, and have the opportunity to visit Cinque Terre and its villages, spectacularly perched on steep cliffs, whose vibrant beauty has earned them a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The final third of your trip will take on a more cultural tone as you leave the coast behind and cycle eastward toward Pisa and Florence. This is Italy at its most charming—you might even find yourself bowing in admiration!
passenger air travel and baggage transport with Air Canada;
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
the bus transfer scheduled for Day 14;
14 nights in a three- or four-star hotel, based on double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 3 dinners;
passenger air travel and baggage transport with Air Canada;
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
the bus transfer scheduled for Day 14;
14 nights in a three- or four-star hotel, based on double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 3 dinners;
Montreal-Trudeau/Nice
Venice/Montreal-Trudeau
For groups of 12 or more cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Route rating: 3+ or 5
Moderate-difficulty route: hilly, sometimes mountainous; 50 to 80 km.
Montreal-Trudeau/Nice
Venice/Montreal-Trudeau
For groups of 12 or more cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Route rating: 3+ or 5
Moderate-difficulty route: hilly, sometimes mountainous; 50 to 80 km.
Check out the elevation changes along this route and plan your upcoming trip with all the information you need. Please note that the elevation changes are provided for informational purposes only and may not always reflect actual conditions on the ground.
Day 1
Arrival in Nice and transfer to Diano Marina (1 hour 15 minutes).
Day 2
A day off or a loop via Trinita, Borganzo, Diano Borello, Diano Castello, and Imperia. Alternatively, via Pontedassio, Borgoratto, Borgomaro, Pantasina, Vasia, Port Maurice, San Lorenzo al Mare, and San Remo (28–70 km), or a round trip to Imperia, Riva Ligure, and Sanremo (65 km).
Day 3
Diano Marina, Marina di Andora, Albenga, Ceriale, Loano, Pietra Ligure, Noli. Alternative route via Moglio, Villanova d’Albenga, Cenesi, Zuccarello, Vecersio, Torrano (53 to 95 km).
Day 4
Noli, Savona, Celle Ligure, Varazze, Cogoleto, Arenzano, Pegli, Pinasco, Genoa. Alternative route via Pero, Alpicella, Sciarborasca, Lerca (61–78 km).
Day 5
Genoa, Nervi, Pieve Ligure, Recco, Rapallo, Zoagli, Chiavari, Sestri Levante. Option via Uscio, Gattorna, Ferrada, Cicagna, Carasco, or a round trip to Portofino (53 to 73 km).
Day 6
Rest day or loop via Cardini, Casarza Ligure, and Masso. Alternative route via San Bernardino, San Pietro Frascati, and Moneglia (33–46 km).
Day 7
Sestri Levante, Mattarana, Pogliasca, Borghetto di Vara, Padivarma, La Spezia, Porto Venere. Alternative route via Pignone, Cinque Terre National Park (70 to 97 km).
Day 8
Porto Venere, La Spezia, Lerici, Montemarcello, Marina di Carrara, Forte dei Marmi, Viareggio. Alternative route via Luna, Vallecchia, Gragnana, Carrara, Massa, Pietrasanta (70 to 104 km).
Day 9
Viareggio, Massarosa, Filettole, Montuolo, Pontasserchio, Pisa. Alternative route via Stiava, Fibbiano, San Martino in Freddana, Sant’Alessio, Lucca (53–71 km).
Day 10
A day off or a short loop via Marina di Pisa and Tirrenia (40 km), or a long loop around Pisa via Gello, San Giuliano Terme, Santa Maria dell’Guidice, Verciano, Massa Macinaia, Pieve di Compito, Calci, Gabella, and Mezzana (61 km).
Day 11
Pisa, Navacchio, Cenaia, Cevoli, Santo Pietro Belvedere, Capannoli, Forcoli, Partino, Palaia, La Serra, San Miniato. Alternative route via Peccioli, Fabbrica, Montelopio, Montefoscoli (72 to 96 km).
Day 12
San Miniato, Ponte a Elsa, Pozzale, Montelupo Fiorentino, Ginestra Fiorentina, Mosciano, Scandicci, Florence. Alternative route via Bobolino, Montespertoli, Lucignano, San Quirico in Collina, Cerbaia (49 to 66 km).
Day 13
Day off.
Day 14
Transfer from Florence to Venice (3 hours 15 minutes).
Day 15
Transfer to Venice Airport and return to Montreal.
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