Gravel
Via Francigena del Sud — Brindisi to Santa Maria di Leuca
166 km from the Adriatic port to the end of Italy, on quiet country roads
Brindisi → Santa Maria di Leuca
166 km from the Adriatic port to the end of Italy, on quiet country roads
What to expect
- Quiet country roads, waymarked where it matters, and a route we keep updated.
- Your bike set up for your height, with helmet, lights, lock, rack and repair kit.
- GPX tracks stage by stage plus a digital roadbook with water points and stops.
- Phone support in five languages, and recovery if a mechanical problem stops you.
Route map
Each stage has its own colour. Download the tracks below.
The route can change — and that's part of the service
The route may change. Road works, closures, weather, or your own pace and preferences can all make a different line the better one on the day. We adjust the itinerary with you before you leave and while you ride.
Three versions
Same route, different pace. Pick the one that fits your holiday.
- Day 1Brindisi to Lecce 48 km
- Day 2Lecce to Martano 31 km
- Day 3Martano to Otranto 31 km
- Day 4Otranto to Leuca 56 km
Day by day
Day 1
Brindisi to Lecce48 km · 150 m
Brindisi → Lecce
- Distance
- 48 km · 30 mi
- Elevation gain
- 150 m · 490 ft
- Through
- Tuturano · San Pietro Vernotico · Torchiarolo · Surbo
Day 2
Lecce to Martano31 km · 110 m
Lecce → Martano
- Distance
- 31 km · 19 mi
- Elevation gain
- 110 m · 360 ft
- Through
- Cavallino · Lizzanello · Castri di Lecce · Vernole · Calimera · Melendugno
Day 3
Martano to Otranto31 km · 160 m
Martano → Otranto
- Distance
- 31 km · 19 mi
- Elevation gain
- 160 m · 525 ft
- Through
- Carpignano Salentino · Serrano · Giurdignano · Palmariggi · Uggiano la Chiesa
Day 4
Otranto to Santa Maria di Leuca56 km · 450 m
Otranto → Santa Maria di Leuca
- Distance
- 56 km · 35 mi
- Elevation gain
- 450 m · 1475 ft
- Through
- Minervino di Lecce · Cocumola · Ortelle · Castro · Diso · Vignacastrisi · Andrano · Marittima · Tricase · Corsano · Gagliano del Capo
Bikes we recommend for this route
All sizes from XS to 61, set up before delivery.
Gravel
Trek Checkpoint ALR 3
E-Bike
Trek Dual Sport+ 2 LT
E-Bike
Trek FX+ 2 LT
E-Bike
Rockrider E-ST 500 27,5"
E-Bike
Rockrider E-ACTV 100
Price
| People | Per person |
|---|---|
| 1 | Price on request |
| 2 | Price on request |
| 3-4 | Price on request |
| 5-8 | Price on request |
From 1 to 8 riders.
What's included
- · Bike of your chosen category, set up for your height
- · Helmet, front and rear lights, lock, frame bag, phone mount, pump, repair kit and spare inner tube
- · Rear rack and panniers
- · GPX tracks, stage by stage, plus a single file for the whole route
- · Digital roadbook with distances, elevation, water points and stops
- · Bike delivery in Brindisi and collection in Santa Maria di Leuca
- · Phone support in English, Italian, French, German and Spanish for the whole ride
- · Recovery in case of an unrepairable mechanical problem, within our service area
What's not included
- · Accommodation — we suggest places we know, you book them directly
- · Meals and drinks
- · Travel to Brindisi and from Santa Maria di Leuca
- · Luggage transfer between stages (available on request)
- · Travel insurance
Supplements
- E-bike instead of muscle bike — on request
- Second removable Trek battery — 10 €
- Panniers (2 x 15 lt) — 2 €
- High season — on request
- Solo traveller — on request
- Return transfer Leuca to Brindisi or Lecce — on request
Where to stay
We suggest places we know and trust. You book them directly — accommodation is not part of the package.
Our list of recommended places for this route is coming soon.
Cancellation policy
Ask us and we'll confirm the terms in writing before you pay anything.
Questions about this route
How hard is it?
The route is almost flat: about 600 metres of climbing over 166 km. The first 70 km, from Brindisi to just past Lecce, are completely flat. The last day, from Otranto to Leuca, is the only one with real climbing.
Do you book the hotels?
No. We suggest places along the route that we know and trust, and you book them directly. That keeps the price down and leaves you free to change plans.
Can I do it in the opposite direction?
Yes. Leuca to Brindisi works too, and the last day becomes the flattest instead of the hardest.
What if something goes wrong?
Call us. Every rental includes a repair kit and a spare tube, and we can reach you anywhere along the route.
Contact our team
Tell us your dates and where you are staying — we'll confirm availability, delivery and the final price.
Accepted payments
- Cash
You pay when you collect the bike: cash, credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or bank transfer.