Granfondo dell'Argentario MTB
The mountain bike granfondo on the trails of the Monte Argentario promontory
About Granfondo dell'Argentario
The Granfondo dell'Argentario MTB
The Granfondo dell'Argentario MTB is the mountain bike event that brings the Monte Argentario promontory to life every year in late March, located in the Province of Grosseto, in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma. Starting from the Lungomare dei Navigatori in Porto Santo Stefano, the race attracts hundreds of enthusiasts from all over Tuscany and neighboring regions, drawn by one of the most spectacular tracks on the regional calendar.
A promontory to ride
The route winds along trails that embrace the entire Argentario promontory, reaching heights of up to 635 meters. It features a mix of challenging climbs, technical descents, and single tracks immersed in Mediterranean scrub, with constant glimpses of the sea, the Tuscan Archipelago, the Uccellina Mountains, and the Orbetello lagoon. It is a varied and complete track that tests both legs and riding technique.
Two routes for everyone
The event offers two participation options:
- Competitive route: approximately 44 km with 1,400 meters of elevation gain, reserved for FCI members;
- Recreational route: approximately 24 km with 740 meters of elevation gain, open to everyone and also suitable for e-bikes.
The granfondo is part of important regional circuits such as the Coppa Toscana MTB and the Circuito MTB Maremma Tosco-Laziale, making it a highly anticipated stop for competitive riders.
More than just a race
The event is about more than just competition: the weekend features bib collection on Saturday afternoon and, after the finish on Sunday, the traditional pasta party and category awards ceremony, in a convivial atmosphere that brings together athletes, families, and spectators on the Porto Santo Stefano waterfront.
Sport and territory
Organized by the Gruppo Ciclistico Monte Argentario, the granfondo is now a well-established tradition that combines sport, nature, and local promotion. Riding on the Argentario means discovering one of the most evocative landscapes of the Tuscan coast from a privileged vantage point, where the Mediterranean scrub meets the blue of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Granfondo dell'Argentario — edition 2026
19th Granfondo dell'Argentario MTB 2026
The nineteenth edition was held on Sunday, March 29, 2026, with the start at 9:30 AM from the Lungomare dei Navigatori in Porto Santo Stefano. The day before, Saturday, March 28, was dedicated to bib collection (from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM) and entertainment for children.
The routes
- Competitive: 44 km and 1,400 m of elevation gain, up to the summit of Argentario;
- Recreational and e-bike: 24 km and 740 m of elevation gain, start at 9:35 AM.
The race, valid for the Coppa Toscana MTB and the Circuito MTB Maremma Tosco-Laziale, attracted approximately 800 participants.
Post-race
From 12:30 PM, there was space for the traditional pasta party and category awards on the waterfront, closing a day of sport and celebration in the Municipality of Monte Argentario.
Programme Granfondo dell'Argentario 2026
Saturday, March 28, 2026
- 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM: bib collection and registration
Sunday, March 29, 2026
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM: bib collection
- 9:30 AM: start of the competitive route (44 km)
- 9:35 AM: start of the recreational and e-bike route (24 km)
- from 12:30 PM: pasta party and category awards
Highlights Granfondo dell'Argentario 2026
- 44 km competitive route with 1,400 m of elevation gain up to the summit of Argentario
- 24 km recreational track also open to e-bikes
- Over 800 riders at the start
- Event valid for the Coppa Toscana MTB and Circuito Maremma Tosco-Laziale
- Pasta party and awards on the Lungomare dei Navigatori
Prices Granfondo dell'Argentario 2026
Practical information — Granfondo dell'Argentario
How to get there
Porto Santo Stefano, in the Municipality of Monte Argentario, can be reached by car from the SS1 Aurelia road, taking the Orbetello/Porto Santo Stefano exit. The nearest train station is Orbetello-Monte Argentario, which is connected to the town by bus. The start is located on the Lungomare dei Navigatori (Banchina Toscana).
Registration
Registrations are handled online via the ENDU platform and at the race office. Early registration is recommended; registration closes in the days leading up to the race, with the possibility of registering on the day itself for an additional fee.
Tips
Helmets are mandatory and mountain bikes must be in good working order. Please pay attention to road closure ordinances and parking bans along the route. For information: tel. +39 328 6122973, e-mail [email protected], website www.argentariobike.it.
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Where does it take place — Granfondo dell'Argentario
Lungomare dei Navigatori (Banchina Toscana), Porto Santo Stefano
Lungomare dei Navigatori, 58019 Monte Argentario