Sicily by Bike Between Sea and Baroque Towns

Intermediate to advanced cyclist. No technical difficulty, but it is preferable to have already cycled for several consecutive days and you should be in good physical condition.
For added comfort, it is possible to rent an electric-assisted bike. Without this option, the difficulty level of this trip is rated at 3 out of 5.
The itinerary uses mainly small secondary roads, offering spectacular scenery along the coast and also through rural landscapes. As you approach major cities, and particularly during summer season, roads can be a little busier. Note that there are no cycle paths in this region, but the charm and beauty of the routes more than make up for it.

Nothing to carry, just a small bag with your daily essentials.
We recommend keeping spare clothes in your panniers, as in rare and unforeseen cases—for example traffic jams—your luggage may be delivered late. Luggage can arrive up to 18:00.

8 days / 7 nights / 6 days cycling days.

We provide you with a digital travel file that includes a list of your accommodations and all the information needed for your stay to go smoothly. You have access to an application that includes maps, day-by-day itinerary, and GPS tracks.
This is a self-guided trip with no guide, so you will travel in complete autonomy throughout your stay.

You have a choice between 2 comfort categories:
Category A - Standard\\ : mainly B&Bs and 3\* hotels.
Category B - Deluxe: mainly 4\* and 5\* hotels.

\*\*For B&Bs, please notify your arrival about an hour in advance so we can welcome you, as reception is not open continuously.

Breakfasts included. For lunch: you can order a picnic at your accommodation or eat on the road at an inn or typical restaurant. For dinner: you will have a choice in the stopover cities of your stay.

Please let us know at registration any food allergies or special diets; we will do our best to adapt your breakfasts.

Start

Day 1, in the afternoon at your hotel in Ragusa.

End

Day 8, after breakfast at your hotel in Syracuse.

Bike rental

The bikes we offer you are different models from the best brands: unisex/women or men.
Please note that the models shown in the photos below are examples. The models and brands offered may vary depending on size and availability.

Mountain bike

Aluminum frame designed for optimal comfort.
21-30 speeds (subject to availability). Men’s or women’s model.
Suspension fork
Disc brakes
Flat pedals (SPD, SPD-SL, LOOK on request)
Rear rack with a bag

Aluminum frame designed for optimal comfort.
8 -88 speeds (subject to availability).
Suspension fork
Disc brakes
Battery 418-500 W
Wheel 27,5" / 28" / 29"
Flat pedals (SPD, SPD-SL, LOOK on request)
Rear rack with a bag

Bike rental includes the following accessories:

• Rear bag

• A helmet

• A lock

• A repair kit per tube (spare inner tube, tire levers, pump).

Important: the trip stages are integrated into an app to download on your mobile phone or GPS device (the app can be used offline). We therefore recommend bringing a phone holder to hang on the handlebars of your bike.

Travel responsibly: bring your helmet and reusable bottle. If needed, we can provide them if you inform us in advance.

Ragusa is located approximately 90km from Catania airport.
Siracusa is located approximately 60km from Catania airport.

Catania Airport (CTA) to Ragusa

Direct bus connection - From Catania airport or city center (main stops: Piazza Giovanni Verga, Via Etnea near the station, Piazza Roma) to Ragusa, approximately 1h40, see: Etna Trasporti (price approximately 10 €/person per journey).
From Ragusa city center, short journey by bus or taxi to Ragusa Ibla.

For Ragusa, no direct train connection; alternatively, train to Modica (Trenitalia, duration approximately 2h), then taxi or bus to Ragusa Ibla.

Catania Airport (CTA) to Siracusa
A direct bus connects Siracusa (Corso Umberto) to Catania airport. Duration approximately 1h15/1h30, price of 7 €/person per journey. See: Interbus or AST.

By train: it is possible to take the train from Siracusa to Catania Centrale, then continue to the airport. Duration approximately 1h15, from 5 to 20 € approximately per person. See Trenitalia.

A number of our trips offer opportunities for swimming, during stages or at the end of the day. It would be a shame not to take advantage of this. However, we stress that you alone are the judges of the advisability of swimming; these swims are therefore at your responsibility and at your own risk.

Member of Action for Responsible Tourism (ATR)

Since 2012, , Grand Angle has been a member of ATR, the reference association for more responsible tourism. We design our trips – on foot, by bike, on snow – to invite everyone to discover the world differently: with curiosity, respect, and kindness.

Present on the board of directors since 2018, , we actively contribute to evolving sector practices toward greater meaning. Concretely, we ensure:

• Transparency in our practices and prices
• Respect for our partners and local populations
• Environmental preservation on each of our trips

We also share the values of the traveller’s ethical charter, which encourages everyone to adopt simple gestures to protect the places visited and foster meaningful encounters.

Travelife Partner

Since 2025, Grand Angle is recognized as a Travelife Partner, an international label that certifies our responsible practices in terms of environment, ethics and sustainable management, both within our company and with our partners and in the organization of our trips.

This label, the second level of a demanding international certification, attests to our concrete actions in favour of responsible tourism. We are actively pursuing our progress towards the higher level, Travelife Certified, in accordance with our sustainable development policy

You will find in this section links to products from our partner Alltricks, a French e-commerce site specializing in cycling equipment.

For cycling

• A short or long cycling shorts depending on the season
• Cycling gloves
• A helmet
• Sunglasses (against the sun, air, and midges)
• A windbreaker
• T-shirts or cycling jerseys
• A map holder on the handlebars
• A bottle holder and a water bottle
• Rear panniers to carry your belongings for the day and a lock; or a backpack with a small handlebar bag

NB: synthetic technical clothing is very effective. New merino wool clothing has also appeared; it is very effective and pleasant to wear, and has the advantage of not developing sweat odours. In general, avoid cotton, which cools when wet.

Clothing

• A sweater or fleece
• Shorts
• A tracksuit or change of clothing
• A light cotton long-sleeved shirt
• A pair of jogging-style trainers for the evening
• Change of clothing and personal items
• Toiletries bag
• A swimming costume
• A small first aid kit: personal medications, surgical masks, hand sanitizer gel, plasters, sterile compresses and bandage, gauze, disinfectant, arnica granules and aspirin etc (note non-exhaustive list to be adapted according to your own medical needs).

For the midday picnic

• Your “kitchen” kit: bowl, box or plastic plate, cutlery (spoon, fork, knife)

Against the sun and rain

• Sunscreen
• Hat, cap or sun hat (helmet)
• A rain cape or a waterproof jacket such as “softshell or Gore-Tex” and possibly waterproof trousers

• If you don’t have a bag on your bicycle, take a comfortable small backpack of 40 L with waist belt to carry your personal belongings and your picnic during the day. If you have a rack, you can attach your bag to it using straps. Rental bicycles come with a bag where you can place your belongings. Still equip yourself with a small backpack; this allows you to easily carry your belongings when you go sightseeing along the way.

• A follow-up bag: a backpack or travel bag in good condition

You can also find this information in our complete article which will guide you on what to pack in your bags for your next cycling trip.

Country: Italy
Capital: Rome
Population: 60600000 inhabitants

Travellers, including minors, must be in possession of a national identity card or passport (EU nationals). For formalities related to entry to the country during the Covid19 pandemic, please consult the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Obtain the European Health Insurance Card, to be requested from your health insurance fund at least 15 days before departure. Health conditions are similar to those in France.

You can visit Italy almost year-round. Continental climate inland, with high temperatures in summer (hence the exodus from cities), but winters that can be severe.

Mediterranean climate on the coasts, with very hot and dry summers; in the far South, Mediterranean-African climate, especially in summer.
When to visit Sicily? The climate takes on a Mediterranean-African shade, particularly in summer: the days are long, often exceeding 35 °C, and the sea remains warm until the end of October. The best seasons to discover the region are spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November) with temperatures between 20 and 28 °C, the landscapes are lush, the baroque towns lively without being crowded, and the beaches still very pleasant.

If you can only travel in summer, plan a southern rhythm: siesta between 14 and 17 , visits in the morning and late afternoon. The afternoon heat is perfect for swimming in Marzamemi, Fontane Bianche or Vendicari, before enjoying a pleasant evening in the bustling streets of Syracuse.
In winter (December to March), the region retains a peaceful charm: temperatures remain mild on the coast (around 15 °C), and the markets, religious festivals and rural landscapes offer another facet of Sicily.
Source: www.routard.com

Italian National Tourism Office
23 Rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris
Tel: 0142660396
http://www.enit.it

French Consulate in Rome
Piazza Farnese, 67,
00186 Rome
Tel: +3906686011

Italy: +39.

There is no time difference between France and Italy.

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