During the months of July, August, and September, the Tuscan Maremma transforms into a paradise for those who love cycling away from traffic, immersed in wild and authentic nature. It's the ideal season to experience the land slowly, astride a gravel bike, along dirt roads that pass through vineyards, hills, olive groves, and ancient villages.
Among white roads, the scent of the scrub and precious silences
The best departures are early in the morning, when the light is soft and the air is still fresh. From Casa Olivo, it only takes a few minutes to reach routes that seem designed specifically for those seeking adventure and silence: panoramic loops between Scansano, Magliano, Pereta, Montorgiali, Saturnia, and more challenging stretches that touch the coast or climb towards the slopes of Mount Amiata.
What does a gravel summer in Maremma offer?
Mornings at dawn, when the air is fresh and the light draws shadows between the rows.
Panoramic tours that connect Scansano to Montorgiali, Pereta, Saturnia, reaching all the way to the coast.
Regenerating stops for a glass of wine or a slice of focaccia in the villages.
Spa day, such as the famous Saturnia Mill Waterfalls.
Whether you're an expert cyclist or a curious traveler, gravel is the perfect way to experience the Maremma at your own pace, following the rhythm of the land and the seasons.
Gravel events not to be missed
Italian Gravel Championships on Amiata Mount
On July 27, 2025, Monte Amiata will host the Italian Gravel Championship, organized by ASD Amiata Bike. This event represents an unmissable event for gravel enthusiasts, combining competition and scenic beauty in a unique setting.
For further information, rules and registration, visit the official website of the event: Amiata Bike Gravel – Italian and Cycling Championship
Unpaved Roads Casentinesi Forests September 20-21, 2025
Part of the Unpaved Roads series, which also includes a stop in Puntala in April. The September stop takes gravel enthusiasts to Casentino, in the Casentinesi Forests National Park.
MVM Trail September 26 – 28, 2025
Among the most evocative events of the gravel summer, the Marevettamare Trail (MVM Trail) returns from September 26 to 28, 2025 for its fourth edition. An adventure that begins by the sea, among the sands and pine forests of Marina di Grosseto, and slowly climbs through olive groves, vineyards, chestnut, fir and beech forests, until it reaches the mountainous heart of Tuscany: the peak of Monte Amiata.
A route that is much more than a GPS track: it is a sensory journey, uniting sea, hills and mountains, crossing different ecosystems, lights and ever-changing temperatures.
At the end, the same kilometers you covered on the way there will gently guide you back to the starting point, where hot showers, a well-deserved pasta party, and a tangible reminder of this experience will await you: your personalized tile, delivered at sunset, on the seashore.
An event designed for those seeking more emotion than time, more silence than applause.
Fiorino Mud 27 – 28 September 2025
An unmissable gravel event, with three itineraries: Mud70, Mud100, and Mud400. The Fiorino Mud with the 400 km route also crossing the Maremma. While the 70 and 100 km routes take place between the Valdarno, Chianti del Valdarno, and the Val d'Orcia. For the 400 km, the arrival of the first stage and the departure of the second stage will take place at the PuntAla Camp & Resort.
Mud400: ~400km and 6500m of elevation gain in two stages
Mud100 and Mud70: 100km and 70km loop routes, with segments timed on Strava
Advice from Casa Olivo
Ask us for advice on your itinerary: we know the area well and can suggest routes suited to your level, with the best stops for a photo, a snack, or a dip in the greenery.
