Puglia Bike Trip in Southern Italy
Plan your cycling holidays in Puglia, Italy, in Gargano National Park. We selected for you best bike itineraries to do with a guide or self-guided.
Thanks to our experience, we'll help you plan a wonderful vacation, visiting local landscape, mounts, lakes and small villages packed with history.
There is possibility to hire a bike and/or participate to a a guided tour. Among the services offered for your Puglia bike trip, you will have the option of luggage transport, affiliated tourist facilities and much more.
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Top 10 Gargano National Park by Bike
Set off to discover the Gargano National Park by bike!
Here is a list of 10 things not to be missed if you are cycling along the roads of the Gargano in Puglia:
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Go and discover the Gargano National Park
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By kayak, by bicycle, by your feet ...
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Let's go discoverin' Greenest Apulia!!
Here just a few ideas to explore the costal itineraries of the Sun Mountain and the Foresta Umbra, the shady forest building Apulia's deep green heart.
We arranged 4 multi-day tour ideas to visit Puglia by bike and/or by foot.
These offers will allow you to visit the Gargano in a totally sustainable and ecologic way, by choosing the bicycle or on foot if you prefer just walking or mixing both modes (hike & bike formula).
"Flower" Itineraries
Gargano Bike 4 nights/ 5 d
Gargano Hike & Bike 4 nights / 5 d
Gargano Hike & Bike 6 nights / 7 d
Choose the best itineray for your Puglia bike trip
We have selected 4 multi-day Puglia bike trip to explore Gargano National Park, the green heart of the Puglia, the easternmost region in Southern Italy.
You'll be able to opt for a custom itinerary with our help and our free advice and support.
"Flowers" Itineraries on the Gargano
Guided or self-guided tours
Plan your Cycling holidays in Puglia with the "flower" itinerary option.
Rent your Ebike, Gravel, MTB at our locations in Monte Sant'Angelo, Mattinata, Vieste, Manfredonia and in Foresta Umbra.
Upon request we have bike delivery service throughout the Gargano.
With our advice we can help you organize guided or self-guided excursions starting from your tourist facility, so you can make a series of loops around the base locations.
Alternatively, you can take advantage of our shuttle service to reach your chosen starting point.
We are super flexible to organize your Puglia bike trip together.
In our map you will be able to see the locations you will reach with less than 55 km by bike.
Plan your bike vacation in Puglia and discover the beauties of Gargano (click here)
Gargano Bike itinerary (4 nights/ 5 days)
Coastal Route
This itinerary is one of the best options for exploring the Gargano National Park by bike, spending four nights in charming and traditional locations.
We will start from Monte Sant'Angelo, a UNESCO site, we will make our way along the Via Francigena del Sud through forests and mountain pastures, and then "dive" into the discovery of the wonderful Gargano coast.
We will discover Mattinata and Vieste, the Pearl of Puglia.
We will completely change our landscape by visiting the majestic Umbra Forest, a UNESCO site, and then close the itinerary again on the coast.
This is truly a magnificent option for your cycling holidays in Puglia in Italy.
Day 1 - Monte Sant'Angelo/ Mattinata
The first stage of our itinerary includes a mixed asphalt/dirt route that will take us from Monte Sant'Angelo, a UNESCO site, towards Mattinata, passing through the mysterious Pulsano Abbey and the wild coast of Macchia.
There will be continuous changes in landscape!
What we will visit:
We will start from Monte Sant'Angelo, a UNESCO site for the Basilica of San Michele, in a cave.
Rione Junno, the castle, the wonderful views before leaving for the Pulsano Abbey.
Click here to discover Monte Sant'Angelo.
We will walk along a breathtaking path to reach the Pulsano Abbey.
We will reach the Abbey, famous for its 24 hermitages.
We will descend immersed among olive trees, towards the Costa di Macchia, wild and with wonderful places to stop for a swim.
Click here to discover the Costa di Macchia.
We will travel along the coast of Macchia, going up to reach Monte Saraceno, a Daunian necropolis with a breathtaking panoramic point.
The day ends in Mattinata, where we will spend the night, not before having taken a last swim in the sea and visited the wonderful historic center.
Day 2 - Mattinata/ Vieste (Via Mounts)
The second stage of our itinerary includes the departure from Mattinata to arrive in Vieste, the pearl of Garano.
We will travel the mountain road, with mixed asphalt/dirt paths.
We will visit the Sgarrazza, one of the most beautiful masserie (historical farmhouses) in Puglia.
What we will visit:
After visiting the historic center of Mattinata and its museum on the Dauni, we take the road "per i monti" that will take us to Vieste.
Click here to discover Mattinata.
We will start an uphill road with panoramic views that will take us to the Valico del Lupo area and then enter a dirt road.
We will reach Masseria la Sgarrazza, one of the most beautiful masseria in Puglia.
After stopping to taste the farm's 0 km delicacies, we will get back on the road to Vieste.
Once in Vieste, we can visit the historic center and take part in one of the fishing demonstrations of a Trabucco, the giants of the Gargano sea.
Click here to discover the Trabucco of Gargano.
We will stay in Vieste, ready to leave the next day.
Click here to discover Vieste.
Day 3 - Vieste/Foresta Umbra
In the third stage, we will travel the coastal route Vieste/Peschici being able to visit the trabucchi (ancient "giant" fishing machines of the Gargano).
The panorama will change completely, when we take the road to the Umbra Forest, a UNESCO site for its ancient beechwood.
What we will visit:
After taking a tour of Vieste, and taking a picture on the Stairway of Love, we will take the road that takes us to Peschici.
Click here to discover Vieste.
We will visit the panoramic coast that goes from Vieste to Peschici, with the possibility of taking a swim in Cala Molinella.
We will continue until we reach the Salata necropolis, one of the most important necropolises in the Mediterranean.
The road begins to climb towards Foresta Umbra, the green lung of Puglia.
Click here to discover Foresta Umbra.
After taking a tour of the Umbra Forest trails and visiting the Deer Reserve, we stay at the Elda Hotel, ready to leave again the next day.
Day 4 - Foresta/Mattinata
(Via Coast)
The fourth stage includes the return from the Foresta Umbra towards Vieste, the southern coast of Gargano.
We will visit the coast that takes us from Vieste to Mattinata, with breathtaking views peak on the sea.
The itinerary is entirely on asphalt road.
Several bathing stops are possible.
What we will visit:
After visiting the Umbra Forest, we will take the road towards Vieste.
We begin the panoramic road that takes us from Vieste to Mattinata, passing through numerous beaches, including Baia San Felice.
We will visit Baia Campi and its island, before starting the descent towards Pugnochiuso.
The itinerary ends in Mattinata, after visiting the Mattinatella Bay and many other beaches.
Your Puglia bike trip from € 360 euro per person
(Discounts for +4 people groups and families)
The price includes: rental of 1 ebike for 3 days (repair kit, GPS tracks, cell phone holder) double room accommodation (to be booked together with the customer), telephone assistance.
Optional services not included in the price: luggage transport, guide, luggage rack with bags, pick up to/from airport/stations/hotels, mechanical assistance, meals.
Bike & Hike Gargano (4 nights/5 days)
Gargano Wild Paradise
The Bike & Hike Gargano itinerary will give you the opportunity to visit Gargano by bike and on foot.
The first stage includes trekking from Monte Sant'Angelo (UNESCO site) to Mattinata, passing through ancient mule tracks.
From the second day we will take the bike to begin the visit of the coast between Mattinata and Vieste, the Pearl of Gargano.
We will completely change our landscape by visiting the majestic Foresta Umbra, a UNESCO site, and then close the itinerary again on the coast.
Plan your bike vacation in Puglia and discover the beauties of Gargano (click here)
Day 1 - Monte Sant'Angelo/ Mattinata
The first stop on our itinerary includes a panoramic trek that will take us from Monte Sant'Angelo, a UNESCO site, towards Mattinata. We will visit the Daunian Necropolis of Monte Saraceno, before going down to the beach of Mattinata.
What we will visit:
We will start from Monte Sant'Angelo, a UNESCO site for the Basilica of San Michele, in a cave.
We will visit the thousand-year-old historical center Rione Junno, the castle, the wonderful views before leaving for Mattinata.
Click here to discover Monte Sant'Angelo.
We will travel along a breathtaking path to reach Monte Saraceno, a Daunian necropolis with breathtaking panoramic points.
The day ends in Mattinata, where we will spend the night, but not before having taken a last swim in the sea and visited the wonderful historic center.
Day 2 - Mattinata/ Vieste
(Via dei Monti)
The second stage of our itinerary includes the departure from Mattinata to arrive in Vieste, the pearl of Garano.
We will travel the mountain road, with mixed asphalt/dirt paths.
We will visit the Sgarrazza, one of the most beautiful masserie in Puglia.
What we will visit:
After visiting the historic center of Mattinata and its museum on the Dauni, we take the road "per i monti" that will take us to Vieste.
Click here to discover Mattinata.
We will start an uphill road with panoramic views that will take us to the Valico del Lupo area and then enter a dirt road.
We will reach Masseria la Sgarrazza, one of the most beautiful masseria in Puglia.
After stopping to taste the farm's 0 km delicacies, we will get back on the road to Vieste.
Once in Vieste, we can visit the historic center and take part in one of the fishing demonstrations of a Trabucco, the giants of the Gargano sea.
Click here to discover the Trabucco of Gargano.
We will stay in Vieste, ready to leave the next day.
Click here to discover Vieste.
Day 3 - Vieste/Foresta Umbra
In the third stage we will travel the coastal route Vieste/Peschici being able to visit the trabucchi (ancient "giant" fishing machines of the Gargano).
The panorama will change completely, when we take the road to the Umbra Forest, a UNESCO site for its ancient beech forests.
What we will visit:
After taking a tour of Vieste, and taking a picture on the Stairway of Love, we will take the road that takes us to Peschici.
Click here to discover Vieste.
We will visit the panoramic coast that goes from Vieste to Peschici, with the possibility of taking a swim in Cala Molinella.
We will continue until we reach the Salata necropolis, one of the most important necropolises in the Mediterranean.
The road begins to climb towards Foresta Umbra, the green lung of Puglia.
Click here to discover Foresta Umbra.
After taking a tour of the Umbra Forest trails and visiting the Deer Reserve, we stay at the Elda Hotel, ready to leave again the next day.
Day 4 - Foresta/Mattinata
(Via Costiera)
The fourth stage includes the return from the Foresta Umbra towards Vieste, the southern coast of Gargano.
We will visit the coast that takes us from Vieste to Mattinata, with breathtaking views.
The itinerary is entirely on asphalt road.
Several bathing stops are possible.
What we will visit:
After visiting the Umbra Forest, we will take the road towards Vieste.
We begin the panoramic road that takes us from Vieste to Mattinata, passing through numerous beaches, including Baia San Felice.
We will visit Baia Campi and its island, before starting the descent towards Pugnochiuso.
The itinerary ends in Mattinata, after visiting the Mattinatella Bay and many other beaches.
Your Puglia trip from € 330 per person
(Discounts for +4 people groups and families)
The price includes: rental of 1 ebike for 3 days (repair kit, GPS tracks, cell phone holder) double room accommodation (to be booked together with the customer), telephone assistance.
Optional services not included in the price: luggage transport, guide, luggage rack with bags, pick up to/from airport/stations/hotels, mechanical assistance, meals.
THE GAG (6 nights / 7 days)
The Sun Mountain
This itinerary is ideal for discovering the beauty of the Gargano National Park.
We will start from Monte Sant'Angelo, a UNESCO site, before exploring the Wonderful Gargano Coast. We will visit Mattinata and Vieste, the Pearl of the Gargano. We will continue with the discovery of the Foresta Umbra, Peschici and Lake Varano.
The itinerary is flexible and customizable with the possibility of alternating days of trekking with cycling on a mixed route (asphalt and white roads) or only asphalt.
You will be able to follow our itinerary in 6, 7 or 8 days.
It will be possible to follow the itinerary self-guided, on your own with the help of our GPX tracks, or guided and with the support of all our services.
Plan your bike vacation in Puglia and discover the beauties of Gargano (click here)
Your Puglia bike trip from € 80/day per person
(Discounts for +4 people groups and families in a same room)
Our Services
Thanks to our wide range of services, you will be able to customize your holiday together with our staff:
- rental and delivery of all kind of bikes, hybrid, e-bike, gravel and roadbikes (Click here and book your bike)
- An assistance van always ready in the area to quickly assist you with a mobile cycle workshop and a fridge with fruit and water and veggies for a picnic on the go;
- You can hire a licensed official guide to get to know more about the nature of the National Park or the UNESCO sites like the Foresta Umbra and the St. Michael's Basilica;
- Available foreign languages: English, German, Spanish and French.
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel;
- Shuttle bus from/to the airports and the train or bus stations.
How to reach Gargano in Puglia
Our multi-day tours start from Monte Sant'Angelo, in the heart of Gargano.
Upon request we can customize your itinerary and decide to choose a new starting point.
By plane
Foggia Airport
Fly to Foggia Airport, less than 1 hour from Gargano National Park with free Foggia-Gargano shuttle bus.
If you buy one of our multi-day packages you have free transport service to/from Foggia.
Bari Airport
Fly to Bari Airport, 1 hour and 40 minutes from Gargano National Park.
You can reach the Gargano Park by public transport or by our private shuttle at 25 euros per person, minimum 4 people.
Napoli Airport
Fly to Naples Airport, 2 hours and 30 minutes from Gargano National Park.
You can reach Foggia by public transport and use our free Foggia/Gargano service if you buy our multi-day packages.
Alternatively, you can use our private shuttle (Naples-Gargano) for € 70 per person (minimum 4 people).
Roma Airport
Fly to Rome airports Ciampino or Fiumicino, 4 hours and 30 minutes from Gargano National Park.
You can reach Foggia by public transport and take advantage of our free Foggia/Gargano service if you buy our multi-day packages.
Alternatively, you can take the direct bus that connects Rome to Monte Sant'Angelo, the departure point of our tours.
By train
Reach Foggia station and you will have a free shuttle to/from Gargano.
The offer is guaranteed for those who buy one of our multi-day packages.
Discover the trains available on Trenitalia.it
By bus
Reach Foggia or Manfredonia with many options and you will have a free shuttle bus to Gargano, if you buy one of our multi-day packages. You can travel, for example, with Flixbus (to Manfredonia), Ferrovie del Gargano (to Manfredonia), Marinobus (to Manfredonia), Air Campania (from Naples to Foggia).
Bike & Hike Friendly Accommodations
Mooveng affiliates several accommodation facilities on Gargano.
In this way you can enjoy your holiday experience to the fullest.
Here are just a few examples our partners b&b, hotels, agriturismo guesthouses and residence:
Villa Simone
Charming villa with swimming pool and bike-hotel just two steps from the seaside
Le Casette nel Rione
In Monte Sant'Angelo's historic center, the traditional Casette (small houses) were first built as shelters for pilgrims.
Elda Hotel
4 stars hotel with restaurant and bike-hotel in the center of the Umbra Forest
Discover Gargano
5 must-do things
Discover Gargano's villages
Discover the wonderful Gargano Coast, between pristine bays and towns nestled in the wonderful nature.
Don't miss the pristine bays of Gargano.
The coastline that goes from Rodi Garganico to Vieste, passing through Peschici, is characterized by shallow waters with sand, suitable for families with children.
The coast that goes from Vieste to Macchia, passing through Mattinata, is characterized by having beaches with rocky seabeds, very white cliffs and colored pebbles.
Click here to discover the most beautiful beaches of Gargano.
Discover the coastal locations of Gargano:
- Macchia with its wild coast
Click here to discover the coast of Macchia.
- Mattinata with white and colored pebbles!
Click here to discover the coast of Mattinata.
- The coast between Mattinata and Vieste with breathtaking views and hidden coves.
- Vieste, the pearl of Gargano with majestic sandy beaches.
Click here to discover the coast of Vieste.
- Peschici, leaning on the sea, where you can admire breathtaking sunsets.
Click here to discover the coast of Peschici.
- Rodi Garganico, beautiful beaches and the port for the Tremiti Islands
Click here to discover the coast of Rodi Garganico.
Immerse into the Gargano National Park
Experience exciting moments in the uncontaminated nature of the Umbra Forest, the green heart of Gargano.
Visit the Umbra Forest, a UNESCO site for its ancient beech forests, listed among the 10 most beautiful in the world.
Click here and discover the Umbra Forest
Monte Sant'Angelo and the Sacred Gargano
Visit Monte Sant'Angelo, the city of the Archangel Michael, one of the oldest and most important places in all of Puglia.
Discover Monte Sant'Angelo, its historic center, the Basilica of San Michele (UNESCO site) and much more.
Monte Sant'Angelo is a strategic point to start the tour of Gargano.
Click here to discover Monte Sant'Angelo.
Gargano, Food Land
Taste the 0 km products of Gargano.
Cheeses, Oil, wine, traditional dishes to savor ancient tastes full of flavor.
Our itineraries are designed to allow you to visit quality farms
This way you can taste traditional products at km 0... because what kind of holiday is it without good food?!!
Experiences and outdoor
Complete your holiday by combining unique experiences, such as a visit to the Gargano caves, the Trabucco Fishing experience and many others.
You can decide to combine different experiences with your vacation.
Click here to discover the experiences we have prepared for you.
Discover all the most beautiful places in Gargano.
Click here to not miss the best of Gargano Park.
Set off to discover Gargano National Park, the best option for a Puglia bike trip.
A paradise for nature lovers, between sea and mountains, lakes and forests, wonderful villages and good food!
Together we'll design a personalized experience suitable for your needs and wishes.