PuntAla Camp & Resort: a Gravel Base Next to Cala Violina
PuntAla Camp & Resort sits between Punta Ala and Cala Civette, near Cala Violina, inside a protected natural area of pine forest, hills and medieval villages on the Maremma coast. Riders find a real workshop, a rental shop with high-end bikes, satellite trackers for safety, a pump track and updated Komoot excursions, in a campsite that runs on its own water and energy and stays open year-round.
The short version: facts and questions
- Where
- Between Punta Ala and Cala Civette, near Cala Violina, in the Maremma, province of Grosseto
- For riders
- Real workshop, rental shop with high-end bikes, pump track, updated Komoot excursions
- Safety
- Satellite trackers for guests, because some valleys lack cell coverage
- Routes from the door
- Four verified loops: gravel 54.5 and 55.8 km, road 60 and 83.9 km
Is PuntAla a campsite or a resort? Both. In the owner's words: "We provide diverse tourist accommodations, from lodging to experiences, prioritizing quality and local producer support." Accommodation ranges from mobile homes to bungalows and lodges, including the Silverfield units inspired by 1960s American cylindrical trailers.
Can you rent a bike at PuntAla Camp & Resort? Yes. The resort provides proper equipment, a real workshop, a rental shop with high-end bikes, and satellite trackers for guest safety, essential since some valleys lack cell coverage.
Which gravel and road routes start from PuntAla? Four verified loops start from the resort: the Tirli Loop, 54.5 km of gravel with 767 m of climbing up to Tirli and down to Cala Violina; the Castiglione Loop, 55.8 km of gravel; The Tirli Climb, 60 km on the road; and the Marsiliana Road, 83.9 km. Each one is on this site with map, elevation and the GPX.