Framura e-bike tour: Medieval towers & coastal views

Ride an old railway line carved into the cliffs above the Ligurian coast.

A 4-hour e-bike tour departing from Levanto explores the Framura coast northwest of the Cinque Terre, visiting a 1500-year-old defensive tower, the hamlets of Framura, and the Mare e Monti cycle path: a flat, traffic-free route built into former railway tunnels. The tour includes a local guide in English, Italian or French; a coffee stop in a typical hamlet; and a wine and focaccia tasting at the Madonnina della Punta chapel in Bonassola Bay. E-bikes, helmets and bottled water are provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Panoramic ebike tour from Levanto

• Meet in front of garage
• Receive bikes and safety briefing
• Stop at hamlets with sea views
• Visit defensive tower and coffee stop
• Bike along Mare e Monti cycle path
• Pass through Bonassola village
• Stop at Madonnina della Punta chapel
• Taste focaccia and local wine
• Return to Levanto and leave bikes

The experience

The route stays away from the crowds that pack the Cinque Terre by heading northwest from Levanto instead. You'll ride through wild coastline and medieval hamlets, stopping first at a defensive tower in Framura that dates back 1500 years. The tower sits on a panoramic point overlooking the sea, and you'll have time for a coffee break in the small hamlet nearby before moving on.

The heart of the tour is the Mare e Monti cycle path, a flat, car-free route built using old railway tunnels that hug the coastline. The tunnels open onto views of the sea the whole way through. You'll pass through Bonassola, a Ligurian village with medieval roots, and finish at the Madonnina della Punta: a chapel built 400 years ago on a strategic promontory where you can see from Punta Mesco (where the Cinque Terre begin) all the way to the Portofino headland. Here you'll taste local white wine and assorted focaccias before riding back to Levanto.

E-bikes handle the terrain, so the flat surface of the Mare e Monti path is easy for most riders, including children. Your guide will explain the bikes and basic safety at the start in front of the garage in Levanto, then lead the group through the day. The tour ends back in Levanto, leaving you free to explore the town on your own.

What’s included

• Use of an e-bike and helmet.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• a local guide fluent in English, Italian or French.
• a coffee stop in a typical Framura hamlet.
• a wine and focaccia tasting at the Madonnina della Punta chapel in Bonassola Bay.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30, 13:00 and 14:30

AgesAdult (13 to 75 years) · Youth (9 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5)

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “We meet in the center of the square Sandro Pertini. The day before departue we will send you a reminder with the details for meeting”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Ebikein

Is this one for you?Choose this shared e-bike tour if you want a guide to lead you through medieval coastal history and remote hamlets: the group pace and planned stops mean you follow rather than navigate.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 12 years); Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What is the Madonnina della Punta chapel, and what makes it worth a stop?

The Madonnina della Punta is a small chapel built 400 years ago on a panoramic point in Bonassola Bay. It sits on a strategic headland where you can see from Punta Mesco, where the Cinque Terre begin, all the way to Portofino. The tour stops here for a tasting of local white wine and assorted focaccias.

How does the Mare e Monti cycle path work, and is it safe for families?

The Mare e Monti is a flat, car-free cycle path built into old railway tunnels that run along the coastline. Because there are no cars and the surface is flat, it's safe for children and easy to bike for most fitness levels. The tunnels open onto sea views throughout the stretch.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist to do this tour?

No. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. E-bikes do the work on climbs, and the Mare e Monti path is flat. Your guide will explain how to use the bike and cover basic safety at the start.

What's included in the tour, and what should I bring?

The tour includes use of an e-bike, helmet, bottled water, a local guide, a coffee stop in Framura, and a wine and focaccia tasting at Bonassola Bay. Bring comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for cycling. The guide will handle the rest.

How do I get to Levanto from the Cinque Terre or nearby towns?

Levanto is only a few minutes by train from the Cinque Terre. Public transportation options are available nearby, making it easy to reach the meeting point in front of the garage where the tour begins.