The 20 best Bike and E-Bike Tours in Italy (with rentals included)

This e-bike ride from Montalcino with Brunello tasting takes place within the Unesco World Heritage Site. It is a fascinating route, among the small Tuscan hamlets and the rolling hills of the Val d'Orcia.

The e-bike tour and rental has two different modes you can choose from. The first is a medium level scenic tour that takes about 4 hours, the second is a medium/low level tour that includes a stop at a winery for Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino tasting paired with typical local products.

The Val d'Orcia offers breathtaking landscapes, and there is nothing more rewarding than an e-bike tour among its unique sights.

You will pedal among the cypress trees, passing through the villages that surround it, immersing yourself in the sea of green that envelops these rolling hills.

The Val d'Orcia sunset and aperitif bike ride starts in Pienza and takes you to visit the heart of the region and the UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will cycle along beautiful hills and vineyards, and visit some ancient medieval villages.

At the end of the ride you will stop for an aperitif with breathtaking views of the Val d'Orcia. The aperitif consists of a bottle of Orcia DOC wine or Spritz, with capocollo, cheese, Tuscan salami, and bread.

Tour details:

•    Difficulty of this tour| Easy-medium
•    Distance| 35.5 km
•    Elevation gain| 360 meters
•    Maximum ascent| 14%
•    Maximum descent| 14%
•    Dirt path | 90%
•    Paved secondary road| 10%
•    Time | 3.5 h

(The facility recommends bringing windproof jackets and cell phone charging cables)

For the classic Val d'Orcia bicycle tour, you will start from Pienza, and discover the typical and most characteristic landscapes of the Val d'Orcia near Siena. The bicycles that can be rented for this bike tour have pedal assist.

The tour starts from Pienza and continues to San Quirico and Bagno Vignoni, through the typical Tuscan hills. You will go to visit the heart of the Val d'Orcia natural park, a UNESCO heritage site.

It will be done in fully self-guided mode, without a guide, given the ease of following the route via a GPS track.

There will also be a regular or vegetarian lunch box included in the price, which you can choose and which is delivered before departure.

You will receive everything you need to have the best possible experience on your own with your group of friends or family.

During the tour, you will pass through the beautiful yellow and green hills typical of Tuscany, flanked by vineyards, and pass through beautiful dirt roads near medieval villages in the midst of the magnificent colors of the Val d'Orcia.

You will have the option of renting your e-bike for the entire day or choose to take one of two suggested guided tours. The tours last on average 4/5 hours but the customer can keep the e-bike the whole day (10:30am-6:30pm).

Helmet, backpack and rain cover k-way will also be included for you with the e-bike rental.

There are two tours offered instead, the first one the Val d' Orcia tour, during which you will visit locations used for important TV series and movies. A snack of typical Tuscan products is also included. The second is the Wine tour, during which you will discover the best Rosso and Nobile di Montepulciano wineries.

The route of the Amarone e-bike tour experience in Valpolicella from Verona is easy and flat. Departure is from the center of Verona, from there the bike tour will take you through countryside and vineyards. The tour includes tasting of Valpolicella DOC wines.

By e-bike you will ride along vineyards and orchards to the farm, discovering the famous Valpolicella DOC wine there where they produce it.

After visiting the winery and the barrique cellar, 4 wines will be tasted. On the way back you will pedal along a pleasant bike path among calm, clear waters.

The tour departs at 9:00 am and from the center of Verona you will cycle to the winery, at about 11:00 am the Valpolicella wine tasting will begin. At 1:00 pm you are scheduled to return to the center.

You will be provided with a bike helmet, recommended clothing consists of sneakers and sports clothes. The tour starts in all weather conditions! If it rains, better a raincoat than an umbrella.

Participants must be at least 1.50cm tall. Minors may participate in the tours only if accompanied by an adult.

Upon request, the tour can be conducted in English or bilingual language.

The Lake Garda bike tour from Verona with lunch is an e-bike tour in which you will depart from the city and reach Lake Garda independently. The lake is only 30 km from Verona, and once you arrive, you can have lunch at a local restaurant.

Departing at 9:30 a.m., on an e-bike you will ride along a flat bike path along a canal that slowly rises a bit, allowing a beautiful view of the Valpolicella vineyards.

After a coffee break in a small town, we leave the canal and enter the moraine hills surrounding the lake.

Once we reach the lake, around 1:00 p.m. there will be time for a lunch break and a walk along the shore of Lake Garda. At 17:00 we are scheduled to return to Verona.

You will be provided with a helmet for the bike tour; recommended clothing consists of sneakers and sports clothes.

The tour starts in all weather conditions! If it rains, better a raincoat than an umbrella.

Participants must be at least 1.50cm tall. Minors must be accompanied.

Rent a pedal-assisted e-bike and take your own tour, following the Ponale Trail from Riva del Garda, a very beautiful route.

The tour starts from the e-bike rental shop in Riva del Garda. The store is very well located as the starting point of the main MTB trails in the Upper Garda area.

You will be advised by a local guide, in particular, the suggested route (slightly strenuous but doable by all) is to follow the very famous Ponale Trail, with sheer views of the lake and rising in height.

You can follow the trail all the way to Lake Ledro, from which you can return to Garda, or stop earlier or take a detour to go to a refuge.

Saturday and Sunday rentals are available for the full day only.

With the e-bike tour along the Tremezzina from Argegno, you can rent a pedal-assisted electric bike to explore the lakefront and mountains overlooking Lake Como on your own, without the guidance of a guide.

Before departure, you will receive a briefing of about 10 minutes from a local guide who will help you choose a route best suited to your level and give you practical advice on how to navigate your way along the route.

A recommended route includes a stop at Bar La Torre to admire the view of Lake Como and the possibility of extending the tour with a visit to Rifugio Venini for spectacular views at an altitude of 1,600 meters and, for those who wish, a lunch break.

The e-bike ride in Val d'Intelvi will allow you to explore a beautiful area of the Lombardy pre-Alps, surrounded by nature and located between Lake Como and Lake Lugano.

Unguided e-bike tour (half or full day)

Following the roads and paths that connect its villages, you will be able to admire breathtaking landscapes and views and stop to taste excellent local products.

Depending on the type of persorso that you want to make it is advisable to opt for a front e-bike (with only front suspension) suitable for riding on asphalt roads and paths that are not very winding; instead, a full e-bike (with front and rear suspension) suitable for riding also off-road and more winding and articulated paths.

Before the departure of the bike tour, the guide will be on hand to provide advice on the trails and what to visit. With the rental only, the guide will not participate in the tour.

Guided tour Rifugio Venini

A loop tour suitable for everyone, mainly on asphalt and a small part on dirt road. The tour è about 33km long with an elevation gain of 800m and you will be accompanied by a guide.

You will start from San Fedele Intelvi at 10:00 a.m. and, after a scenic stage on Lake Como, you will reach Alpe di Colonno (1322 m), Boffalora, and finally arrive at Rifugio Venini of Monte Galbiga at 1578 m.

From here, you follow a scenic road to the World War II Trenches area and return to San Fedele Intelvi at 3 pm.

The Lake Como bike tour is a tour that will take you to discover the vineyards and enchanting landscapes of Lake Como.

The ideal starting point for this electric bike tour is Tremezzo or Menaggio (you can get there by ferry from Bellagio), as you pedal toward the northern tip of the lake for a 65-kilometer, one-way ride on traffic-free roads and trails.

The terrain is mixed between bike paths, old mule tracks, and trails along the lake, with constant up and down and views of the lake as we pass through old villages and hidden roads.

The tour includes E-MTB rental, private guide, return transportation to Cadenabbia, Menaggio or Bellagio.

Also possible to include a food and wine tasting at Cantina Sorsasso.

Recommended clothing: sports shoes and clothes.

The route of the Amarone e-bike tour experience in Valpolicella from Verona is easy and flat. Departure is from the center of Verona, from there the bike tour will take you through countryside and vineyards. The tour includes tasting of Valpolicella DOC wines.

By e-bike you will ride along vineyards and orchards to the farm, discovering the famous Valpolicella DOC wine there where they produce it.

After visiting the winery and the barrique cellar, 4 wines will be tasted. On the way back you will pedal along a pleasant bike path among calm, clear waters.

The tour departs at 9:00 am and from the center of Verona you will cycle to the winery, at about 11:00 am the Valpolicella wine tasting will begin. At 1:00 pm you are scheduled to return to the center.

You will be provided with a bike helmet, recommended clothing consists of sneakers and sports clothes. The tour starts in all weather conditions! If it rains, better a raincoat than an umbrella.

Participants must be at least 1.50cm tall. Minors may participate in the tours only if accompanied by an adult.

Upon request, the tour can be conducted in English or bilingual language.

The Lake Garda bike tour from Verona with lunch is an e-bike tour in which you will depart from the city and reach Lake Garda independently. The lake is only 30 km from Verona, and once you arrive, you can have lunch at a local restaurant.

Departing at 9:30 a.m., on an e-bike you will ride along a flat bike path along a canal that slowly rises a bit, allowing a beautiful view of the Valpolicella vineyards.

After a coffee break in a small town, we leave the canal and enter the moraine hills surrounding the lake.

Once we reach the lake, around 1:00 p.m. there will be time for a lunch break and a walk along the shore of Lake Garda. At 17:00 we are scheduled to return to Verona.

You will be provided with a helmet for the bike tour; recommended clothing consists of sneakers and sports clothes.

The tour starts in all weather conditions! If it rains, better a raincoat than an umbrella.

Participants must be at least 1.50cm tall. Minors must be accompanied.

The e-bike tour in the Mincio Park is an evocative experience among unspoiled nature and picturesque landscapes. You will have the option to decide whether to rent the e-bikes for half a day or a full day. Otherwise you can decide to take one of the 2 proposed tours:

The vineyards, the winery and the PGI wine

(half-day - about 40 km): This cycling tour will take you to explore the picturesque vineyards and gentle ups and downs of the Moraine Hills. You will be accompanied by a bicycle tour guide who will lead you along alternative roads, allowing you to appreciate the unique views and atmosphere of this region. During the tour, you will pay a visit to the "Tenuta Maddalena Winery" in Volta Mantovana, where you can taste local wines and learn about the production process.

The Morainic Hills and Italy's Most Beautiful Villages.

(half day - about 40 km or full day - about 55 km): This cycling tour offers two options: a half day of about 40 km or a full day of about 55 km. Along the way, you will pass through the villages of Castellaro Lagusello and Borghetto di Valeggio S/M, both listed among the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy. You will be accompanied by a bicycle touring guide who will take you through alternative roads among the vineyards and gentle ups and downs of the Morainic Hills, as well as sections of the famous "Mantova - Peschiera" bicycle path.

Clothing tips: gusseted bike shorts, light windproof jacket, sunglasses, and water.

Rent e-bikes and unguided tours in the valleys surrounding Livigno, following quiet trails surrounded by nature. You can go to Val Federia, Cancano Lakes, and many other routes suitable for families and friends. The tour will be without a guide. The recommended route for the tour is Val Federia, for an easy hike that allows you to stop halfway to have lunch at a high mountain hut.

Description of the Val Federia tour

Pedaling through pastures, forests and mountain pastures you will enter an authentic and fully rewarding dimension: this is the charm that Val Federia, one of the most surprising valleys surrounding Livigno, can exert.

As you ascend its valley floor you will feel the need to treat yourself to a break for a farmhouse lunch, but don't relax too much: the return along the flow path requires a minimum of attention!

The e-bike tour in Valmalenco and aperitivo with Bernina bikes is an exciting and adventurous experience that will take you to discover the breathtaking views and wonderful panoramas that the area has to offer aboard pedal-assisted electric bikes.

The e-bike tour can take place in two different ways:

Aperitif Tour
This is a 3-hour e-bike tour in the Malenchi villages, typical of Valmalenco in Lombardy, with aperitif. Included in the tour is e-bike rental for half a day, aperitif in a typical local place and ASD membership. The minimum number of participants is 2 people.

Tour with typical lunch
This is an e-bike tour along the Mallero River with departure from Sondrio and lunch at altitude. This tour lasts about 7 hours and includes, in addition to full-day e-bike rental, typical lunch and ASD membership. The minimum number of participants is 3 people.