Tuscany Trail

The world's largest bikepacking event

Over the years, the Tuscany Trail has become a benchmark for gravel and mountain bike enthusiasts worldwide. Born in 2014 from an idea by Bike Soul, the event has turned Tuscany into a vast adventure playground on two wheels, attracting thousands of cyclists from across the globe every year. The start and finish lines are located in Campiglia Marittima, at the Venturina Terme exhibition center in the Province of Livorno, along the Tyrrhenian coast of Tuscany.

A "no-race" philosophy

The Tuscany Trail is not a race: there are no rankings, stopwatches, or winners. The philosophy is one of self-supported travel: each participant follows a fixed GPS track and decides for themselves where and when to stop to eat, sleep, or admire a sunset. On average, the loop is completed in about four days, but everyone is free to take as much time as they wish.

The routes

The main track spans a large loop of approximately 445 kilometers with over 5,300 meters of elevation gain, following white gravel roads that wind through vineyards, olive groves, and medieval villages. For those new to bikepacking, a 160 km Newbie version is available, which can be completed in two days. The route connects dozens of Tuscan towns, from the Livorno coast to the Val d'Orcia, passing through the Crete Senesi, Volterra, and San Gimignano.

An international event

The 2026 edition saw over 6,100 participants from 69 countries, with international riders making up about 67% of the field. The most represented nations included Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Poland, Belgium, the United States, the Netherlands, France, and Austria. To manage the influx, departures are organized in multiple waves spread over three days, with about a thousand cyclists per wave.

Discovering Tuscany

Cycling the Tuscany Trail means traversing some of the most evocative landscapes in the Tuscany Region: from the Maremma seaside to the Chianti hills, from perched hilltop villages to cities of art. The event blends sport with food and wine tourism, showcasing local products and offering participants an experience that goes far beyond simple athletic performance.

Sustainable mobility

The organization encourages arriving by train with your bike in tow: during the event, dedicated rail connections are provided for bicycle transport between major local hubs, from Pisa to Grosseto and Piombino, making it easy to reach the starting point in Campiglia Marittima.