Turin to San Remo

The iconic Italian cycle route from the city to the coast

This is a  new cycle tour to San Remo, the Riviera of Flowers, but follows an iconic route that is famous for the well-known one-day cycle race. The tour starts in Turin and passes by charming and cultural highlights, with fantastic views of the Alps. The destination is the Ligurian coast in San Remo and a popular casino and holiday resort for generations.

Details of the cycle tour from Turin to San Remo

In Turin, you start the 50-kilometre stage along the Po. You pass the impressive Stupinigi Palace and reach the medieval town of Saluzzo. In the bar of the former Cistercian abbey, you must taste the excellent ice cream! Continue south to Mondovi, Millesimo and Albenga. On day seven, you arrive at the Riviera of Flowers, San Remo. Now you have time to enjoy the turquoise sea and the pleasant temperatures and the glamorous surroundings.

Highlights of the cycle tour from Turin to San Remo at a glance:

  • Passing orchards and vineyards: As you cycle to Cavour, the mountain ‘Mon Viso’ is always in view. And surrounded by orchards and vineyards is the curious castle ‘Rocca’.

  • Crossing the Alps: On day six you will reach the sea via the Bormida Valley to the Riviera of Flowers, Sanremo. The summit of the Colle Scravaion offers a spectacular view of the Ligurian Sea.

Useful information about the cycle tour from Turin to San Remo

This eight-day bike trip to the Riviera of Flowers will meet every expectation of the leisure cyclist. From the Alpine panorama surrounding Turin to the Ligurian coast, you cycle on low-traffic side roads with a consistently simple route.

From time to time you may see individual steep climbs, which are achievable or just hire an e-bike to make the climbs a bit easier. 50 to 60 kilometres are planned each day.

 

Tour information
Medium
  • 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Self-Guided
  • Luggage transfers included
  • Total cycling distance: approx. 300 km
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Itinerary

In the evening you will have your welcome briefing and you will receive your bikes. Explore Italy’s original capital with its royal squares and splendid boulevards.

Leaving Turin you follow the River Po for a bit before the bike path leads you to the impressive Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi. This Roccoco work of art will catch your eye but so will the magnificent mountain panorama. You cycle along the flat towards Pinerolo whilst you can see the snow-capped Alpine peaks towering ahead of you. You reach your accomodation far too fast. This is where one of Italy’s most well-known cavalry schools was run. Without horses or bikes, you take a stroll through Pinerolo’s histrorical centre.

ca. 50 km

With the prominent Mount Mon Viso (“my view”) always in front of you, you cycle past orchards and vineyards on great paths to Cavour with its curious “Rocca” fortress built on a moraine hill in the middle of flat land. You should take a break by the former Staffarda Cistercian abbey. They serve excellent ice cream dishes in the bar. Afterwards you rejoin the river Po for one last time. It is a lot smaller now than it was in Turin. Lastly you ride into medieval Saluzzo where you will notice its Italian flair.

ca. 45 km

Today’s stage is agriculturally rich. On the edge of the cycle path there are kiwis, apples and beans, which grow particularly well here. You cross several streams and the river Stura and then the scenery changes drastically. The last 10km to Mondovi are through lush green hills. Where you stay after today’s cycle knows how to impress with its wonderful Piazza Maggiore located in the upper town.

ca. 55 km

There are a few ascents for you to tackle in the first part of today’s route. This is because you leave the Tanaro river valley and make your way up a breathtaking high road into one of the most well-known vineyards within Piedmont. Enjoy the views over the Langhe hills. Grapevines, decidous trees and hazelnut bushes line your way to Liguria and Millesimo. The old town centre is considered to be one of the “Borghi piu belli d`Italia“, which means it is one of the nicest within Italy.

 

ca. 55 km

The time has finally come! You are crossing the Alps! However the ascent is so gentle that you will hardly even notice it. It goes through the Bormida valley until you get to the top of the pass called Colle Scravaion. During a 30km long descent you will look down across the surrounding mountains and out to the sea. The first olive trees are lining the edge of your path. Maybe you fancy trying the particularly good smelling ligurian oil in the pituresque mountain village of Castelvecchio. One thing is certain - you will have an exhilarating descent towards the coast and before you know it you will be in Albenga. What is less well known by tourists is that Albenga has the second most significant old town in Liguria after Genoa. It sure will charm you with all of its restaurants in the narrow streets.

ca. 60 km

Your last day’s cycle starts with a transfer to Imperia. This is the starting point of one of Italy’s best cycle paths! Spectacular views of the turquoise blue sea along the Riviera of the Flowers are an absolutly cracking way to end your cycle tour. Enjoy the Ligurian sun on your bike before you get to Sanremo. You should however keep cycling along the bike path. The 1.7km long bike tunnel running along part of the famous Milan to Sanremo bike race is definitely worth seeing.

ca. 35 km + transfer

After breakfast, this fantastic cycling trip from Turin to San Remo ends. You can request extra nights in San Remo to further explore the area.

Route information

You predominantly cycle along quiet side roads. All in all a very easy route. On the fourth day there are 3 ascents with lengths between 1.5 and 3km each. On the 5th day you have to climb a total of 400m over a total of 30km. Most of the route is on tarmac. Only short sections are on gravel paths. When arriving and leaving the towns there are short connecting sections where you should be expecting more traffic.

Prices and dates

All information for 2023 at a glance

For alternative durations and itineraries on this tour, please contact us.

Place of arrival: Turin
  Season 1
01.04.2023 - 14.04.2023
30.09.2023 - 07.10.2023

Saturday
Season 2
15.04.2023 - 12.05.2023
09.09.2023 - 29.09.2023

Saturday
Season 3
13.05.2023 - 08.09.2023

Saturday
Turin to San Remo, IT-PIRTS-08X
Base price
929.00
1,019.00
1,099.00
Single room surcharge 369.00 369.00 369.00
  • You will stay in 3*** and 4**** hotels
Season 1
Apr 1, 2023 - Apr 14, 2023
Sep 30, 2023 - Oct 7, 2023
Saturday
Season 2
Apr 15, 2023 - May 12, 2023
Sep 9, 2023 - Sep 29, 2023
Saturday
Season 3
May 13, 2023 - Sep 8, 2023
Saturday
Turin to San Remo, IT-PIRTS-08X
Base price
Single room surcharge
929.00
369.00
1,019.00
369.00
1,099.00
369.00
  • You will stay in 3*** and 4**** hotels
Season 1
Apr 1, 2023 - Apr 14, 2023
Sep 30, 2023 - Oct 7, 2023
Season 2
Apr 15, 2023 - May 12, 2023
Sep 9, 2023 - Sep 29, 2023
Season 3
May 13, 2023 - Sep 8, 2023
Turin
Double room p. p.
Single room surcharge
San Remo
Double room p. p.
Single room surcharge
89.00
59.00
95.00
69.00
89.00
59.00
95.00
69.00
89.00
59.00
115.00
69.00
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Turin
  Season 1
Apr 1, 2023 - Apr 14, 2023
Sep 30, 2023 - Oct 7, 2023

Saturday
Season 2
Apr 15, 2023 - May 12, 2023
Sep 9, 2023 - Sep 29, 2023

Saturday
Season 3
May 13, 2023 - Sep 8, 2023

Saturday
Turin
Double room p. p. 89.00 89.00 89.00
Single room surcharge 59.00 59.00 59.00
San Remo
Double room p. p. 95.00 95.00 115.00
Single room surcharge 69.00 69.00 69.00
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21-Speed Unisex Bike
21-Speed Men's Bike
27-Speed Bike PLUS
Unisex E-Bike
99.00
99.00
159.00
239.00
Prices per person in GBP

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Services / Information

Services

Included

  • Accommodation as mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • Well developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • 1 Transfer from Albenga to Imperia incl. your bike
  • App for Navigation and GPS data available
  • Service hotline

Not included

  • Tourist tax, if applicable, to be paid locally
Arrival information
  • Train: Turin train station
  • Airport: Turin or Milan airport
  • Parking: Multi-storey car park costs approx. EUR 15 per day

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