San Remo is the finish line of Milan–San Remo, the oldest and longest of cycling's five Monuments — and riding the climbs that decide La Primavera is the reason most cyclists come here. The Cipressa and the Poggio are short and explosive rather than long and grinding, but arrive at the end of a hard day in the saddle they are everything. In March, the names of the stars are still painted on the road surface from race day.
Region at a glance
All Routes in Italian Riviera — Liguria
3 curated road-cycling routes in Italian Riviera — Liguria.
San Remo Cycling — Colle d'Oggia Mountain Loop
A demanding loop from San Remo into the Ligurian hinterland. Colle d'Oggia is a Category 1 climb of 13.2km at 6.9% average — rising from the coast to 1,118 metres through olive groves and remote mountain villages. WorldTour teams train on these roads throughout the winter. 82 kilometres, 1,182 metres of climbing.
San Remo Cycling — Salita dei Vignai Loop
A classic loop from San Remo through the vineyard-covered hills of the Ligurian hinterland. The Salita dei Vignai — Climb of the Vineyards — rises to 1,025 metres through some of the most scenic roads in western Liguria. 63 kilometres, 1,197 metres of climbing.
San Remo Cycling — Cipressa & Poggio Loop
Ride the two climbs that decide Milan–San Remo — from San Remo itself. The route follows the Ligurian coast west to San Lorenzo al Mare, then turns inland to tackle the Cipressa (5.6 km at 4.1%) before descending and climbing the legendary Poggio di San Remo (3.7 km at 3.7%) back into town. At 44 kilometres with 424 metres of climbing, this is a shorter but punchy route — perfect for a focused half-day ride or a warm-up day on the Riviera. Both climbs are famous worldwide from the spring classic, yet accessible to any fit road cyclist. The descent from the Poggio back into San Remo is fast and technical — the same road where Sean Kelly and Fabian Cancellara launched their winning attacks.