Gravel Val d’Elsa 2026

Event Overview

Gravel Val d’Elsa 2026, formerly known as Gravel Castello di Monteriggioni, is the seventh edition of a non-competitive gravel cycling event in Tuscany, Italy. The event takes place from October 9–11, 2026, with the main gravel rides scheduled for October 10.

The start and finish are confirmed in the medieval town of Colle di Val d’Elsa, in the province of Siena. Riders explore the landscapes of Val d’Elsa and the surrounding Tuscan countryside, including Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, the Via Francigena, and the Montagnola Senese. The courses combine white gravel roads, unpaved sections, and secondary paved roads with low traffic.

Four routes are currently published for 2026: Corto (45 km / 700 m D+), Medio (82 km / 1,600 m D+), Lungo (133 km / 2,600 m D+), and Lungone (180 km / 3,900 m D+). Gravel bikes, MTB and e-bikes are permitted.

This is a cicloturistica, non-competitive event, with no final race classification.

For official information and registration, visit the Gravel Val d’Elsa official website.

Ride Experience

Participants can expect:

• Four gravel routes ranging from 45 km to 180 km.
• Riding through Tuscan white roads, vineyards, forests and medieval villages.
• Scenic sections of the Via Francigena.
• Routes passing through Colle di Val d’Elsa, Monteriggioni and San Gimignano, with the wider Val d’Elsa and Montagnola Senese landscapes forming the backdrop.
• Refreshment points along the routes and at the finish.
• A relaxed, social riding atmosphere rather than competitive racing.
• A Gravel Dinner on October 9, featuring Tuscan food, music, DJ entertainment, karaoke and dancing.

Why It Stands Out

• Authentic Tuscan gravel experience combining cycling, landscapes and historic villages.
• Four distance options, including the demanding 180 km / 3,900 m D+ Lungone route.
• A route network connecting iconic locations including Monteriggioni and San Gimignano.
• Non-competitive format, focused on exploration, social riding and enjoying the territory.
• Open to gravel bikes, MTB and e-bikes.
• The event has evolved from the former Gravel Castello di Monteriggioni while expanding its geographical focus to the wider Val d’Elsa.

Summary

Gravel Val d’Elsa 2026 is a non-competitive gravel cycling experience through the heart of Tuscany. Starting and finishing in medieval Colle di Val d’Elsa, the event combines white roads, historic villages, vineyards and sections of the Via Francigena across four routes from 45 km to 180 km.