Giro di Sicilia Cycling Tour 2027

 

IN SICILY – MAY 16-22, 2027

Open to everyone. Program, hotels and prices coming soon.

Giro di Sicilia Cycling Tour is Sicily Cycling Club’s most popular cycling tour and the main event of our season. Every year since 2016 we take a small group of riders for a week on the best roads of the island: Mount Etna, the Alcantara Valley, Taormina, the Baroque towns of Noto and Ragusa Ibla, the Nebrodi and Madonie mountains, the west coast. Every edition has a different base, so you can come back year after year and discover a new Sicily.

The 2027 edition will take place from May 16 to May 22, 2027. We are finalising the route and the hotels: the full program and the prices will be announced shortly. Request more info and we will contact you as soon as bookings open. Places are limited and previous editions sold out.

We have a deep knowledge of the Sicilian lifestyle and culture. Our cycling guides will take care of all your needs and, we will enjoy it all together. You will meet other people with the same passion for the bike you have. Nothing can connect souls like cycling together and sharing the same effort.

WHERE THE GIRO HAS TAKEN US

Sicily is a dream destination for cyclists, known not just for the iconic Mount Etna but for its countless scenic routes. Besides Etna, there are a lot of areas that you cannot miss. Culture and breathtaking landscapes are always part of our trips. It’s all about cycling, but not just about cycling. We will take you to the most beautiful and hidden roads in Sicily, and in the meantime, you will discover lovely places like Taormina, Noto, and Ortigia (Siracusa).

Cycling in Sicily is both challenging and rewarding. Flat roads are rare here, so be prepared to embrace the climbs. But don’t stress about your speed—just soak in the incredible views and enjoy the ride!

 

The hotels for the 2027 edition will be announced shortly. As in every edition, we select two unique locations in two different areas of the island, so that every ride starts from the hotel door and in one week you discover two faces of Sicily.

Both properties are selected to offer an authentic Sicilian experience, seamlessly blending cycling with the island’s rich culture. Our goal is to immerse you in the true essence of Sicily, both on and off the bike.

After each ride, you can relax and refresh with a swim in the pool, a perfect way to unwind and recharge.

There are riches and mysteries galore in the Sicilian history from the ancient Greeks to the Normans. This migration of different cultures has given Sicily its own special character. Riding here you will experience all these different historical and cultural layers that Sicily consists of, from the beaches to the beautiful Baroc cities to the churches and castles and the distinct kind of warmth and humor of the Sicilian people.

Sicilian food is contradictory, just like the Sicilian culture. It is an odd mixture of Italian, Greek, Arab, French, Spanish, and North African. Its dinner plates are living odes to the number of peoples that have conquered, colonized, settled, ruled, and emigrated here. The vegetables and fruit grown here are known as some of the best in all of Europe and the fish from the ocean is a story of its own. Food is very important to Sicilians and they always talk about it.

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PAST EDITIONS

Since 2016 the Giro di Sicilia has changed base almost every year. This is where it has taken us so far:

2016 // Spring Camp, 23-28 March: Catania and the Etna roads.

2017 // Giro d’Italia Camp, 6-12 May: Etna Hotel, riding the Giro stages on the volcano.

2018 // Giro d’Italia Camp, 7-13 May: Catania and an agriturismo in Giarre, with the Giro stage finish on Etna. Autumn Camp, 15-21 October: Taormina.

2019 // Spring Camps, 5-11 and 12-18 May: Alcantara River Park near Taormina; Savoca, Etna north side, Francavilla di Sicilia.

2020 // Giro d’Italia Camp, 4-10 October (the Giro moved to autumn that year): Casale Romano Resort at the Alcantara Gorge; Piano Provenzana stage finish, Montalbano Elicona and the Argimusco.

2021 // Giro d’Italia Camp, 9-15 May: Alcantara Valley; Savoca, Piano Provenzana, Randazzo and Montalbano Elicona.

2022 // Giro d’Italia Tour, 8-14 May: between Catania and Taormina; Etna south side (Rifugio Sapienza) stage finish.

2023 // Cycling for Change Giro di Sicilia, 19-29 May: the full loop of the island in nine stages: Catania, Messina, Caronia, Palermo, Trapani, Selinunte, Agrigento, Scoglitti, Pachino. Fall Edition, 21-28 October: Alcantara Valley and Ortigia (Siracusa), with Noto, Vendicari and Marzamemi.

2024 // Giro di Sicilia Biking Tour, 12-18 May: Alcantara Valley and an agriturismo near Troina, between Nebrodi and Madonie (Nicosia, Sperlinga, Gangi), with an extension to Piazza Armerina and Caltagirone.

2025 // Giro di Sicilia Cycling Tour, 12-18 October: Sambuca di Sicilia in the Valle del Belice and San Vito Lo Capo; Caltabellotta, Erice and Scopello.

2026 // Spring Edition, 17-23 May: our ClubHouse in the Alcantara Valley and Noto; Etna, Ortigia and Modica. Fall Edition, 11-17 October: Chiaramonte Gulfi and Pozzallo; Ragusa Ibla and Noto.

2027 // 16-22 May: coming soon. Where next? Request more info and be the first to know.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

AIRPORT We recommend that you fly to Catania airport but if you land in Palermo we support you anyway (extra can apply).

To and from Catania airport there are several connections from airlines like Norwegian, Alitalia, SAS, KLM, Lufthansa, Ryanair etc. If you have questions regarding the booking of tickets please contact us. We are ready to help you. IT IS IMPORTANT to have minimum 2 hours between connections if you are flying with a stopover so the handling people have time to put your bike on the plane. In the unlikely event that your bike is not delivered to the airport on the same flight as you and arrives the day after we will give you one of our bikes (if the size is available) so you can ride as planned with the rest of the group. We suggest you bring your pedals, shoes, helmet and one cycling kit in your handbag.

TRANSFER We will arrange your transfer to and from Catania Airport and the hotel. When you arrive we are ready to receive you and bring you and your bike to the hotel. The pickup will be every 2nd hour starting from 8.00 AM. In case you arrive one day before the first day we can arrange the pick up for free and you can add an extra day at the hotel.

SCC will be responsible for the daily bike rides. All Customers will ride with SCC every day. SCC guides will give insight into the special location and the history of the different towns and places we pass through.

LEVEL OF FITNESS This trip is suited for all people who ride the bike 2 times a week or more. SCC is the guarantor that clients of all levels will succeed in this cycling journey. If necessary, we will divide people into groups by fitness level. You must be able to ride around 70/80km a day with 1500hm.

BIKE RENTAL SCC If you don’t care to bring your bike you can rent, for €250, a full Carbon bike delivered directly to the Hotel.

DBL OCCUPANCY Please inform us if you want to stay with another guest (specify his or her name in the special requests). In case we are not able to match you with another guest of the same gender, your registration will be changed to Single Occupancy and you will have to pay the additional single license fee.

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PROGRAM AND PRICES COMING SOON

Request more info and we will contact you as soon as the 2027 program is out.

 

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Andrew Leuchter
09:01 29 Nov 24
I booked a guided ride with Sicily Cycling Club. My guide Peppe arrived with a great Cervelo bike and took me on an epic climb. Peppe was encouraging and made really good conversation. He pushed me on the ride and in the end I was tired but really happy for the experience. The roads up to Mte Kalfa were amazing and the views from the top were worth all the work. If you want to ride in Sicily , these are the guys !!!
Alexandre Gilbert
20:46 09 Sep 24
Amazing day on the bike. Thanks for everything!
Barrett Evans
17:32 22 Jul 24
Great experience renting a bike in Catania from SCC! Would highly recommend!
Ashley Forsyth
13:46 09 Jul 24
Great experience! Very responsive, helped with all of my questions and they went out of their way when I accidentally left something behind at the shop. Highly recommend!!
Roberto Dorfzaun
21:50 20 Jun 24
Great Place to hire a guide and rent a bike if you are in Sicily. Great communication and ease to deal with. I wish I had a better bike but for one day it was OK.
Steve Griffiths
06:46 19 Jun 24
I visited Sicily to reignite my love of cycling. I used to cycle a lot and then cycling was overtaken by the mamil’s with their expensive bikes. I found Tommaso and the Sicily Cycling Club through a friend and booked a 3 day tour. Well I am pleased to say that my love of cycling is firmly back thanks to Antonio and Luca who took me on some amazing trips around Catania. The care and attention and support they gave me on what were very hot days and the kind of terrain I haven’t cycled for many years was incredible. They were extremely nice guys as well. Tommaso organised my trip brilliantly including booking a really great little B&B (Epitome) in central Catania. So I want to thank the guys for making it such a special trip and showing me the natural delights of Sicily, the amazing architecture and incredible food and coffee!! I will be back for sure to conquer Etna this time. I had to turn back half way up due to my general lack of training but I will do it next time with their support. Thanks so much guys.
Yung Wirsing
09:08 31 Mar 24
We had perfect bikes (carbon frame, rim brakes and top gears) for our exciting tour to Etna. The organization in advance with Tommaso was great. Danilo set up the bikes perfectly for us on site. Thank you for the top service!
Tatiana Nechaeva
19:27 04 Sep 23
Excellent experience with Sicily Cycling club. They were flexible to my changing plans to deliver the bike to Taormina and pick up from Siracusa. I m new to riding in Sicily and I have got ton of guidance on routes and roads from Tommaso. Vincenzo was super helpful setting up the bike to my specifications (seat, pedals, gadgets etc). Bike didn’t disappoint too. I would recommend buying routes from them instead of using strava or kamoot. The roads you take really make a difference and they know best cycling friendly routes. I used their Siracusa- Ragusa-Modica -Noto route and it was exceptional off traffic roads. I couldn’t be happier.
David Anthony
21:20 07 Jul 23
We just finished Sicily Cycling Club’s magical 600+ mile 9 day Cycling for Change Giro Di Sicilia. It was an amazing journey up in the mountains and down along the beaches around the entire island.

A heartfelt thanks to Tommaso and his crackerjack team who planned an incredible tour and took first-rate care of us. The route and scenery were quite different each of the nine days, and made all the more memorable because of our hosts impressive insider’s knowledge of the local history, with stops at off the beaten path, yet highly worthwhile, sites to along the way.

Each nite we were treated to all that Sicily has to offer in the way of unique cuisine – with a great dinner and lovely (mostly) boutique hotels.

If you’re looking to cycle in Sicily – these are the folks you want to show you around!

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