Direct beach access in the Sterpaia Coastal Park — sea and cycling on the same day. Perfect for families seeking a comfortable base on the Etruscan Coast.
Seaside base camp on the Gulf of Follonica
4 tested routes starting right from the stay's doorstep — study each one on the site, with map, elevation and everything along the way.
GravelFollonica, Cala Violina, Parco della Sterpaia
44% unpaved
Gravel
RoadBolgheri, Castagneto Carducci, Sassetta, Suvereto
paved road
RoadSuvereto, Sassetta, Monteverdi Marittimo
paved roadYou're not in a resort with artificial routes — you're in the real Tuscany, between sea and hills.
Coastal pine forest and wetland forest with flat cycling trails, right outside the gate. The Sterpaia section of the future Ciclovia Tirrenica is already rideable on flat dirt roads.
An extensive network of dirt roads and singletracks with medium-easy trails, crossed by the Tuscany Trail route and dotted with 19th-century mining villages.
Olive groves and vineyards of the DOC Val di Cornia and DOCG Suvereto regions, with the Wine and Oil Route of the Etruscan Coast for tastings.
Piazza Bovio's seaside terrace looks straight at Elba — 15–20 minutes by hydrofoil to Cavo for a full island loop of 110–120 km. And try the cecìna and the baccalà alla piombinese.
Sample itineraries from the Ride Base Pack — turn single routes into a relaxed cycling holiday.
Day 1 arrival and bike setup. Day 2 the Etruscan Coast gravel loop with its wine tasting. Day 3 all-day rest at the village. Day 4 an optional coastal spin to Cala Violina before departure.
Coastal exploration on the Bandite Wetlands route, the Monteverdi endurance circuit, then a rest day of beach and wine. Finish with the inland gravel loop and the classic Bolgheri tour to spin the legs.
Direct beach access on the Gulf of Follonica with the private Bagno Orizzonte for guests, and flat trails ideal for families — ride in the morning, swim in the afternoon.
Bike rentals delivered to the village, airport and station transfers, luggage logistics, local guides and custom trip planning — or simply book directly with the base and ride the pack independently.
Book directly with Villaggio Orizzonte — your hosts know these routes first-hand.
