This tour allows you to discover the traditions of the valley of Levanto and the Cinque Terre. Riding your bike through the valley, you will visit an ancient village, where your guide will show you the signs of a peasant civilization. You will then visit a traditional vineyard, paying attention to local flora and fauna. The tour ends in Levanto, where you will taste two types of local wines along with some traditional specialties.
You will bike on paved roads for about 10 kms with an elevation change of 400 meters. Medium-low difficulty.
Price includes: expert guide, rental of the electric bike, helmet, visit to the vineyard, small bottle of water, tasting of two wines with local products.
You should bring: sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, sport shoes, comfortable clothing, water, camera.
The Cinque Terre is not an easy terrain to get around by bike, as there are steep roads and lot of uphill sections. An ebike is the perfect solution for the problem, as you can enjoy the amazing views from the saddle of an ebike, while moving around quickly, quietly, effortlessly and in a sustainable way.
During the 4-hour tour you will visit Vernazza and two sanctuaries: Madonna of Reggio above Vernazza and Soviore above Monterosso. The sanctuaries are all quiet places, away from the busy village centers, with breathtaking views of land and sea.
Your guide will tell you about the history and culture of the Cinque Terre, the cultivated terraces, wine and olives. You will make some quick stops to take photos, and two longer stops, in Vernazza and in Soviore. Here, in the shade of holm oaks, you can enjoy a glass of locally produced white wine with a bit of focaccia.
You will bike on paved roads for about 18 kms with an elevation change of 610 meters. Medium difficulty.
Price includes: expert guide, rental of the electric bike, helmet, insurance, train ticket (optional), a small bottle of water, a glass of white wine and focaccia.
You should bring: sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, sport shoes, comfortable clothing, water, camera.
You will meet your mountain bike guide at the railway station La Spezia Centrale. He will give you the electric bikes and explain all you need to know about the bikes and the tour.
First you will cycle on the paved road towards Portovenere, along the Bay of Poets, then you will start the climb on an abandoned military road, that takes you to the small village of Campiglia. Campiglia is a hidden gem, most travelers haven't even heard of it. You can enjoy the quiet atmosphere and the amazing view towards the Gulf of Poets on one side and the sea of the Cinque Terre on the other side.
After a while you will stop at a small bar along the trail, where you will enjoy a light lunch of typical Ligurian products: focaccia, cheese, cold cuts. After the break you will cycle for about one more hour. Once you reach Volastra in the heart of the Cinque Terre, you can relax for a while and take photos of the amazing view and the vineyards.
If you feel fit enough you can continue the tour down to Manarola. Here you can decide if you take the train back to La Spezia with your ebike or you prefer cycling back to La Spezia on the paved road. The tour ends in La Spezia.
You will bike on different roads for about 50 kms with an elevation change of 900 meters. Medium-high difficulty. The itinerary has no technical difficulties, but a good physical fitness is required.
This is a private tour.
Price includes: expert mountain bike guide, rental of the mountain electric bike, helmet, light lunch.
You should bring: sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, sport shoes, comfortable clothing, water, camera.