Heel of Italy - 2026

Duration
9 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Regular
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

Puglia, the southern region forming the heel of Italy’s “boot,” is known for its whitewashed hill towns, centuries-old olive groves and hundreds of kilometres of Mediterranean coastline. With 7 days riding, this tour can be accommodated within a single week of annual leave and is suitable for cyclists of all abilities and experience.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive in Bari

Arrive in Bari

Day 2: Bari to Matera

47 km 2000 m

D1

Bari to Matera

Day 3: Matera to Leporano Marina

59 km 2000 m

D2

Matera to Leporano Marina

Day 4: Leporano Marine to Gallipoli

56 km 2000 m

D2

Leporano Marine to Gallipoli

Day 5: Gallipoli to Castro

52 km 2000 m

D2

Gallipoli to Castro

Day 6: Castro to Lecce

43 km 2000 m

D1

Castro to Lecce

Day 7: Lecce to Ostuni

57 km 2000 m

D2

Lecce to Ostuni

Day 8: Ostuni to Bari

57 km 2000 m

D2

Ostuni to Bari

Day 9: Depart Bari

Depart Bari

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

B&B

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Apulia

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