Le Marche is a paradise for cyclists, offering numerous itineraries that traverse the region, linking the sea and the inland areas. From the majestic Sibillini Mountains to the enticing Conero Riviera, you’ll explore diverse landscapes between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennines. This region boasts densely wooded nature reserves, endless coastal roads, picturesque river valleys, and challenging routes. You’ll be awed by the monument to Marco Pantani, a place of pilgrimage, and the exhilarating roads of Monte Carpegna nestled in beautiful pine forests. Le Marche not only delights the eyes but also the palate with its exquisite food and wine.

And because you’re with inGamba, you’ll experience all of this with the kind of equipment and support that normally only professionals can enjoy, while enjoying some luxurious lodgings at two unique hotels: The Hotel Santer in Bressanone, and Hotel La Perla in Corvara. Both of these destinations epitomize the comfort, warmth, and style that has made this part of Italy so famous, while also offering unrivaled access to Italy’s great mountains.

You can look forward to roads steeped in history and some of the sport’s most legendary climbs, from the Passo Pordoi, where Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali fought one of their most famous battles, to the Passo delle Erbe, where a young Marco Pantani first grabbed global attention with a stunning solo victory during the 1994 Giro d’Italia.

The famous Strade Bianche weave through the Tuscan countryside unnoticed by most travelers, but they’re treasured by those in the know. There are undulating swathes of ochre and olive in every direction, crumbling stone walls and cypress-lined narrow strips of powdery gravel, climbs that bake in the sun, exposed hilltops, and twisting descents through vineyards. In short, they’re the best way to explore this part of the Bel Paese.

We’ve called Chianti home for years and this trip combines the very best gravel roads we know with some of our all-time favorite routes in Tuscany, giving you the best of both worlds in one truly unforgettable package.