PEAKS AND SHORES: A MOTORCYCLE ODYSSEY THROUGH ITALY
An Adrenaline-Fueled Motorcycle Journey Through Italy's Heartland
Experience the thrill of a lifetime with a journey that blends high-octane riding, breathtaking nature, and rich cultural heritage. This motorcycle tour takes you through the dramatic curves of the Apennines, along the shimmering Adriatic coast, and into timeless villages, UNESCO wonders, and pristine national parks.
Main Route: North → South → North
Start: Rotonda Biagi, Casalecchio del Reno (BO)
The adventure kicks off crossing the Montefeltro region, diving into the thrilling bends of the Sibillini Mountains, before cruising down the Adriatic coast, through the Gargano Peninsula and the stunning Alta Murgia National Park.
The southernmost point of the tour is Matera, the UNESCO-listed "City of Stones," where history lives in the caves.
The return leg winds back north through:
The wild Cilento Coast
The iconic Amalfi and Sorrento Coasts
The enchanting Castelli Romani, the lakes and landscapes of Tuscia
The rolling hills of Tuscany’s Maremma
The rugged beauty of Garfagnana, Lunigiana, and Oltrepò Pavese
Mountain Passes & Legendary Riding Roads
Tuscan-Romagna Apennines
Raticosa Pass (968 m)
Futa Pass (903 m)
Muraglione Pass (907 m)
Umbrian-Marche Apennines
Forca Canapine (1,541 m)
Abruzzo Apennines
Campo Imperatore – known as “Italy’s Tibet” (AQ)
Lucanian Apennines / Alta Murgia
The winding roads of Alta Murgia National Park (BA)
Tuscan-Emilian Apennines
Pradarena Pass (1,579 m)
Cerreto Pass (1,261 m)
Lagastrello Pass (1,200 m)
Cisa Pass (1,041 m)
Ligurian Apennines & Oltrepò Pavese:
Giovà Pass (1,368 m)
Penice Pass (1,149 m)
Brallo Pass (951 m)
Bocco Pass (956 m)
Forcella Pass (875 m)
Fregarolo Pass (1,203 m)
Scenic Roads You’ll Never Forget:
Amalfi Coast (SA): chaotic, narrow, but arguably the most beautiful road in the world:
Sorrento Coast (SA-NA): shares Amalfi's magic with fewer crowds
Mount Vesuvius Road: an epic climb with views of Naples Bay
Monte Amiata (GR-SI): between Val d'Orcia and Val di Paglia
Enchanting Lakes Along the Route<:
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Lake Bolsena
Lake Bracciano
Lake Nemi
Lake Albano
Lake Vico
Lake Campotosto
the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy – On the Itinerary
Central Italy / Apennines:
Amatrice, Arquata del Tronto, Visso, Castelluccio, Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Gubbio, Gualdo Tadino, Urbino, Frontino
Lazio & Surroundings:
Bolsena, Viterbo, Sutri, San Miniato, San Gimignano, Nemi (Castelli Romani)
South / Matera & Campania:
Matera, Amalfi, Positano, Pozzuoli, Castellabate, Rocca Calascio
Tuscany / Northern Apennines:
Chiusdino, Sassofortino, Roccastrada, Castel del Piano, Castiglione di Garfagnana, Pieve Fosciana, Castelnuovo Garfagnana
Cultural and Historical Highlights:
Matera: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the "City of Stones"
Paestum Archaeological Park (SA): ancient Greek temples near the sea
Castel del Monte (BA): mystical octagonal fortress of Emperor Frederick II
Tour Stats
Total Distance: 2,999 km
Start Point: Casalecchio del Reno (BO):
coordinate: 44.47927671668084, 11.271694410625171
End Point: Rozzano, Milan (MI)
coordinate: 45.3892054477138, 9.14874362192274
Road Type: 100% paved asphalt
Order your Roadbook and ride into an unforgettable Italian motorcycle adventure.
Let the curves guide you. Let the culture inspire you. Let the road be your story.
