We will send you all the info to fully enjoy Unpaved Roads Punta Ala.
Much more than just a gravel event
You will cycle between the blue of the sea and the green of the Mediterranean scrub, on smooth dirt roads that smell of saltiness.
In the middle are Cala Violina, the beach "that plays," Castiglione della Pescaia, the Diaccia Botrona, the Teatro delle Rocce, and hidden bays that seem made for gravel riding.
Morning social ride to warm up your legs and discover the area.
Early afternoon relaxation by the sea and in nature.
From 5:00 PM, welcome aperitif with talks, sponsor village, and event pack collection.
Prize drawing (GPS, shoes, tickets, apparel, and much more).
Dinner together for those who wish to continue the evening in company.
Last-minute event pack collection
Group start with two routes: long and short
Refreshment points along the route
Final refreshment point facing the sea with showers, a bike wash area, and lots of fun
If this is your first time, you'll find a short route to explore the area without rushing. If you cover a lot of miles, the long route offers more elevation gain and more views.
MTB and e-MTB are welcome: the important thing is the desire to share the road.
Here, no one is left behind, and the best part is reaching the finish line with a smile.
Each route has been designed together with local cyclists to offer you the best of the area: authentic white roads, panoramic sections, smooth riding, and pure fun.
No MTB-specific segments, no unnecessary asphalt, just real gravel.
A vacation that tastes of freedom
Immersed in a pine forest that overlooks the sea, the PuntAla Camp & Resort is the perfect setting to experience Unpaved Roads.
Here you will find everything a cyclist needs: a private beach, an equipped bike center, a pump track, a bike wash area, a workshop, rentals, and many other services dedicated to those who love cycling and relaxing in the same place.
For us, the word gravel holds its true meaning.
We have created authentically gravel routes, designed for you to enjoy every pedal stroke on your bicycle, without compromise.
No MTB-specific segments, no kilometers of monotonous asphalt.
Every itinerary is the result of on-the-ground work with local cyclists to discover the most beautiful dirt roads, panoramic sections, and smoothest stretches.
With Unpaved Roads you will receive all the information to discover more:
- extra rides recommended for the days before and/or after the event,
- secret gravel itineraries suggested by local riders,
- places to visit, restaurants, and villages where you can stop.
Whether you want to arrive a day earlier or stay a few extra days, we will help you turn the event into a real gravel vacation.
No rankings, no chips.
Only discovery, sharing, and fun: lift your head, breathe, look at the horizon.
If you're looking for a "podium," this isn't the right event; if you're looking for a weekend of freedom on gravel, you're in the right place.
At Unpaved Roads, you are part of a real community of people who share a passion for cycling, nature, and discovery.
Here, friendships are born spontaneously, right at check-in or at the first toast during the welcome aperitif. It only takes a few minutes to find yourself talking about routes, bikes, and travel dreams with someone you didn't know yesterday.
Along the route, people encourage each other, wait for each other, and laugh together. It is precisely this authentic connection that makes every Unpaved Roads event unique.
Gravel Events Calendar 2026
Punta Ala opens the season on the Tuscan coast: pines, flowing trails, the scent of salt air, and that vacation feeling that starts as soon as you step out of the car. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who wants to fall in love with gravel riding while gazing at the horizon.
Val di Sole takes you to the foot of the Dolomites: climb slowly, lift your head, and the mountains come toward you. Here, the air smells of the forest, and the forestry roads are perfect for those seeking silence, sudden panoramic views, and that feeling of freedom that only the mountains can give.
Foreste Casentinesi closes the season inside a green that seems never to end: beech woods, silence, spirituality. It is our "grand finale"—an embrace of nature that restores energy with every pedal stroke.
We are among the founders of the Bike Adventure Series, the first European no-race bikepacking event series.
Our events are listed among the best in the world, alongside Tuscany Trail, North Cape 4000, Final Frontier Patagonia, and The Grand Escape.
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