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Tuscany 2025

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Your 2025 adventures

Italy / Slovenia

Italy / Slovenia

550km
7000m

Start/Finish: Udine (IT)

All on asphalt

Germany / Austria

Germany / Austria

600km
5500m

Start/Finish: Innsbruck (AT)

All on asphalt

Tuscany

Tuscany

600km
7500m

Start/Finish: Campiglia Marittima (LI)

All on asphalt

What is The Grand Escape

The first no-race road unsupported bikepacking event series in Europe

Here, it is not about speed—it's about the experience of riding on the best roads among hundreds of other people like you.
In 2025, ride in three stunning locations on the best routes possible.

What The Grand Escape 
stands for

It is Europe's premier road unsupported bikepacking event series. Three locations each year, three dream routes. No race, no stress.

Pack your bike.
Set your pace.
Choose your stops.
Experience true freedom on two wheels.

Human curated routes

We are cyclists like you. We don't enjoy going on a straight, busy road. Our routes are designed and tested obsessively all year long. You'll ride on the best roads possible: backroads, cylepaths, hidden secrets, and always great scenery. No impossible climbs, no useless hardness. Experience, first.

No Race

Ride at your own pace. Don't get distracted by plastic trophies or a bland Instagram post. At The Grand Escape, no KOMS, no fastest time matters. The people around you are not your adversaries. They are your companions. Together, you will embark on a journey filled with good times, overcoming challenges, and joy.

Be in good company

Live a fulfilling holiday with your friends, partner, or on your own. You'll create new friendships here. The people that come to The Grand Escape don't race each other. Enjoy a relaxing vibe with no wanna-be pro stuff.

Your pace, your time

There are no fixed times or checkpoints. Take 4 days, a week or two. There are no cut-offs and no rankings. You choose how to plan it, where to stop and eat. Enjoy the freedom of the definitive unsupported bikepacking adventure.

Tuscany on road

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Imagine cresting a hill at dawn, the golden Tuscan light washing over endless rows of cypress trees while medieval towns perch on distant ridges.

The smell of wild rosemary and sun-baked earth fills your lungs as your tires hum over smooth tarmac that seems designed solely for your enjoyment.

This isn't just cycling - it's immersion in a landscape that has inspired artists for centuries.

The Grand Escape Tuscany transforms 600km of carefully curated roads into your personal renaissance journey. Every turn reveals another breathtaking vista that makes stopping irresistible - not because you need rest, but because beauty demands witnessing.

In the heart of Italy

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Nothing compares to Tuscany from the saddle. The legendary landscapes – cypress-lined roads, medieval hilltop towns, golden wheat fields stretching to the horizon – aren't just beautiful backdrops; they become your constant companions through 600km of carefully curated riding.

The Grand Escape Tuscany transforms these iconic scenes into an immersive experience that goes beyond traditional tourism. Here, you don't just see Tuscany; you become part of it.

The gentle morning mist rising from vineyards. The scent of wild herbs crushed under your tires on sun-baked roads. The perfect espresso in a village square where locals still gather daily.

This is cycling in its purest form – an experience that engages all your senses.

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What separates merely good cycling from an unforgettable experience? The details that only locals know.

After exploring Tuscany's roads for over 20 years, we've crafted a 600km journey with 7,700m of elevation gain that showcases the region's soul, not just its postcard views.

From Campiglia Marittima's coastal breezes to the sun-drenched vineyards of Chianti, you'll ride through landscapes that change character with each valley and hilltop. Medieval villages with cobblestone streets. Renaissance cities where art history comes alive. Panoramic ridges where you can see all the way to the Mediterranean.

And you'll do it all on smooth secondary roads with minimal traffic - because nobody wants to worry about cars when they're drinking in views this spectacular.

Ride the Italian paradise

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Picture this: you crest a hill at dawn, golden Tuscan light washing over endless rows of cypress trees while medieval towns perch on distant ridges.

The scent of wild rosemary and sun-warmed earth fills your lungs. Your tires hum over smooth tarmac through landscapes that have inspired artists for centuries.

This isn't just cycling. This is immersion in Italy's most beautiful region.

Nothing compares to experiencing Tuscany from the saddle

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The Grand Escape Tuscany transforms 600km of carefully curated back roads into your personal renaissance journey. Every turn reveals another vista that makes stopping irresistible – not because you need rest, but because beauty demands witnessing.

The legendary landscapes – cypress-lined roads, medieval hilltop towns, golden wheat fields stretching to the horizon – become your constant companions through 600km of pure riding pleasure.

Morning mist rising from vineyards. Perfect espresso in village squares where locals still gather daily.

This is cycling in its purest form.

Experience the real Tuscany that most tourists never discover

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How do we unlock authentic Tuscany from your saddle? Our team has spent over 20 years perfecting the combination of:

- Secondary roads that connect 6+ UNESCO World Heritage sites without the crowds

- Hidden medieval villages where locals still gather in morning piazzas for coffee

- Ancient Etruscan paths through landscapes unchanged for centuries

Strategic timing that puts you in iconic locations during golden hour magic

- Zero competitive pressure—complete the journey in 3 days or spread it across a full week

What people say about their experience

99% satisfaction rate

We know that your time is precious, so our focus is for you to live an unforgettable experience.
These adventures feature people on their first trip, experienced bikepackers, families on vacation, and people looking for something new.

Here’s what the riders told us via the finisher survey

Each climb takes you to a more beautiful place than the next. A true celebration of cycling!

I am already counting down the days to the next edition

I am already counting down the days to the next edition

This is the first time I’ve participated in an event without boring connecting roads, each connecting an even more enchanting landscape than the last

It was great not to have the pressure of a race; everyone was in the same mood

I am truly grateful for The Grand Escape; it was beautiful. Thank you for your time and love and for meeting like-minded cyclists

My eyes and heart are full of amazement. Already counting down to the next edition!

It’s amazing how all these hidden back roads connected together

This is the first time I’ve participated in an event without boring connecting roads, each connecting an even more enchanting landscape than the last

Ride the Italian paradise

The true Tuscany awaits

Tuscan coast

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Experience the dramatic meeting of Mediterranean blue and Tuscan hills as you ride along the legendary Costa degli Etruschi. Ancient maritime pine forests frame quiet coastal roads, while hidden coves and fishing villages offer authentic glimpses of seaside Tuscany that most visitors never discover.

Firenze

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Experience the Renaissance capital from your saddle, cycling through streets where art history comes alive around every corner.

Radicofani

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Ascend to this spectacular hilltop fortress that dominates the southern Val d'Orcia from its volcanic perch. The medieval keep, visible for kilometers across the rolling landscape, rewards the climb with 360-degree views that encompass three regions and some of Tuscany's most iconic scenery.

Chianti

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Wind through world-famous wine country on quiet roads between vineyards that have produced legendary bottles for centuries.

Siena

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Arrive in one of Italy's most beautiful medieval cities, where the famous Piazza del Campo awaits your well-earned celebration.

Pienza

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Marvel at this "Ideal Renaissance City," a UNESCO masterpiece where perfect proportions and harmonious architecture create one of Italy's most beautiful hilltop towns overlooking the Val d'Orcia.

Val d'Orcia

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Ride through UNESCO World Heritage landscapes where cypress trees punctuate rolling hills in perfect geometric harmony.

Volterra

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Discover this ancient Etruscan stronghold perched dramatically on a clay cliff, where 3,000 years of history unfold through winding medieval streets. The approach reveals spectacular views across the Tuscan countryside before entering a city where Roman theaters, medieval palaces, and traditional alabaster workshops create an authentic journey through time.

Pitigliano

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Discover this ancient town carved from volcanic rock, rising dramatically from the countryside like something from a fairy tale.

and many many more...