Appennino Bike Tour Festival - Pontassieve Stage
The Tuscan stage of the major national festival dedicated to Apennine cycle tourism
About ABT Festival Pontassieve
Pontassieve, gateway to the Valdisieve and the Apennines
On June 27, 2026, the historic center of Pontassieve, in the heart of the Valdisieve near Florence, becomes one of the fourteen capitals of the Appennino Bike Tour Festival: one city per Apennine region, chosen to represent Tuscany in this major traveling event dedicated to cycle tourism and the promotion of Italy's inland areas.
The setting is Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, which will be bustling all day with promotional stands, meetings, sports activities, and social gatherings. Admission is completely free, and the event is designed for families, cycling enthusiasts, curious onlookers, and passing visitors.
What is the Appennino Bike Tour Festival?
The Appennino Bike Tour is the longest sustainable mobility cycle route in the country: over 3,100 kilometers running along the Apennine ridge through 14 regions, from Genoa to Roccafiorita in Sicily. Born in the wake of the 2017 G7 Environment meeting in Bologna and recognized as a dedicated cycling infrastructure, the project is promoted by the Vivi Appennino association in collaboration with the Italian Cycling Federation, ANCI, and Confcommercio.
Every summer, the festival visits one municipality per region, pairing bike rides with a Regional Forum on the sustainable development of the Apennines: an opportunity for institutions, operators, and citizens to discuss the future of mountain villages and territories.
A day of sport, scenery, and tradition
The Pontassieve stage weaves together activities for all ages and interests:
- Promotional bike ride led by Italian Cycling Federation guides, with scenic stops and tastings of local products at Fattoria di Vetrice and Galiga;
- Pump track for younger riders with federal instructors and spinning sessions in the historic center;
- Nature walk in the hills surrounding the town;
- Historical Pageant of Pontassieve to officially open the event;
- Talk on historical cycling hosted by the Museo Gino Bartali, dedicated to one of the most beloved figures in Tuscan cycling;
- Food stalls, performances by local dance schools, and an evening DJ set at the foot of the Clock Tower.
The day is intended to be a village festival, a tourism showcase, and a moment of reflection all in one: a way to discover the Valdisieve by bike and to highlight a vibrant, sustainable, and welcoming Apennine region.
Why you should attend
For those who love two wheels, Pontassieve is an ideal starting point between the Chianti Rufina hills and the trails leading toward the Mugello. For families, the pump track area and children's spaces make the event suitable for everyone. And for those who simply want to enjoy a beautiful day in the open air, the combination of good food, music, and hilly landscapes is a guarantee. Participation is free, but online registration on the official website is recommended for the bike ride.
ABT Festival Pontassieve — edition 2026
2026 edition of the Pontassieve stage, one of the 14 cities chosen to represent the Apennine regions. The event brings Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II to life with sports, culture, gastronomy, and sustainable mobility, as part of the major national tour that starts in Genoa on June 19 and ends in Sicily on September 20.
Programme ABT Festival Pontassieve 2026
Saturday, June 27, 2026 — Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II
- 4:30 PM — Official inauguration with the Historical Pageant of Pontassieve and departure of the promotional bike ride open to all, led by Italian Cycling Federation guides (in collaboration with Bicipedia), with scenic stops and tastings of local products at Fattoria di Vetrice and Galiga.
- In the afternoon — Sports activities in the center: pump track for young people with federal instructors, spinning sessions, and a nature walk in the hills.
- 6:30 PM — Talk on historical cycling hosted by the Museo Gino Bartali.
- 7:30 PM — Regional Forum of the Appennino Bike Tour Festival on the sustainable development of the Apennines, with institutional and cycling sector representatives.
- Evening — Food stalls and performances by local dance schools.
- 10:00 PM — DJ set at the Clock Tower.
Highlights ABT Festival Pontassieve 2026
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Practical information — ABT Festival Pontassieve
Getting there
By train: Pontassieve station is on the Florence-Arezzo/Borgo San Lorenzo line, just a few minutes' walk from the center. By car: from the SS67 or the Florence-Pontassieve highway, take the Pontassieve exit; the meeting point is Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II.
Hours and access
The day begins at 4:30 PM with the Historical Pageant and continues until late in the evening with the 10:00 PM DJ set at the Clock Tower.
Costs and registration
Events, bike rides, and activities are free. For the promotional bike ride, registration is recommended at www.abtfestival.com.
Practical tips
Bring your own bicycle, helmet, and comfortable clothing. Water, suitable shoes, and sunscreen are recommended for the bike ride and walk.
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Where does it take place — ABT Festival Pontassieve
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, 50065 Pontassieve