Tuscany is a world-class destination for mountain biking, offering everything from rugged alpine peaks to flowy coastal trails. Because the landscape is so diverse, different areas cater to very specific styles of riding.

Here are the top regions in Tuscany famous for their mountain biking scene:

1. The Massa Marittima & Maremma Coast

This is arguably the "Mecca" of Tuscan mountain biking. Located in the southwest, the hills surrounding the medieval town of Massa Marittima are famous for high-quality singletracks.

• Vibe: Flowy, technical, and fast.
• Key Spots: The famous Monte Arsenti features trails like "The Canyon" and "Rock 'n' Roll."
• Best For: Enduro and Trail riders. It’s a favorite training ground for professional XC and Enduro teams during the winter.

2. Elba Island (Isola d'Elba)

If you want to ride with a view of the Mediterranean, Elba is unbeatable. It hosted the Marathon World Championships and is essentially one big bike park.

• Vibe: Rugged, rocky, and scenic.
• Key Spots: The Capoliveri Bike Park on the Monte Calamita peninsula offers over 100km of trails ranging from easy coastal paths to brutal steep climbs.
• Best For: Marathon (XC) and All-Mountain riders who enjoy technical terrain and sea breezes.

3. The Apuan Alps & Garfagnana

In the north, near Lucca, the landscape changes from rolling hills to dramatic, jagged marble peaks. This is "High Mountain" Tuscany.

• Vibe: Steep, lush, and wild.
• Key Spots: The Garfagnana valley offers deep chestnut forests and ancient mule tracks that have been converted into challenging downhill runs.
• Best For: Gravity lovers, Downhillers, and E-bikers who want to conquer massive vertical elevation.

4. Amiata Freeride (Monte Amiata)

An extinct volcano in southern Tuscany, Monte Amiata provides a completely different ecosystem. It is covered in one of the largest beech forests in Europe.

• Vibe: Dark soil, loamy, and cool (great for summer riding).
• Key Spots: The Amiata Freeride Bike Park features lift-access trails with jumps, berms, and wooden North Shore-style features.
• Best For: Bike park enthusiasts and Freeriders.

5. Chianti & Val d’Orcia

While these areas are famous for "Strade Bianche" (white gravel roads), they are increasingly popular for "Soft MTB" and gravel biking.

• Vibe: Rolling vineyards, cypress trees, and postcard views.
• Key Spots: The hills between Gaiole in Chianti and Siena.
• Best For: Cross-country (XC) riders and those who prefer long-distance touring with a focus on wine and scenery rather than technical jumps.

Quick Comparison

Region	Style	Difficulty	Best Time to Visit
Massa Marittima	Enduro/Singletrack	Moderate to High	Year-round
Elba Island	XC/Technical	High	Spring / Autumn
Garfagnana	Alpine/Gravity	Very High	Summer
Monte Amiata	Bike Park	Moderate to High	June - September
Chianti	XC/Touring	Low to Moderate	Spring / Autumn