Cycling weekend from Siena, where you can discover the Chianti region and Monteriggioni.
Siena is the ideal place for cycling in the countryside, visit the region and live the atmosphere of this beautiful medieval city center. Siena it’s also the starting point of the cycle professional race Strade Bianche.
The bike tours suggested will take you to discover Chianti wine region, where rolling hills are covered by vineyards and olive groves, famous all over the world for its panoramas and its wines. You’ll also visit the Castello di Brolio, Castellina in Chianti, a medieval town of Etruscan origin that offers breathtaking views over the Val d'Elsa, and the small village of Monteriggioni, that still maintains most of its 13th-century structures and walls.
DURATION: 4 Days/3 Nights
PRICE FROM: 290,00 €
WHERE: Tuscany - Siena - Chianti Region - Monteriggioni
WHEN: from March to November
Siena is the ideal place for cycling in the countryside, visit the region and live the atmosphere of this beautiful medieval city center. Siena it’s also the starting point of the cycle professional race Strade Bianche.
The bike tours suggested will take you to discover Chianti wine region, where rolling hills are covered by vineyards and olive groves, famous all over the world for its panoramas and its wines. You’ll also visit the Castello di Brolio, Castellina in Chianti, a medieval town of Etruscan origin that offers breathtaking views over the Val d'Elsa, and the small village of Monteriggioni, that still maintains most of its 13th-century structures and walls.
DURATION: 4 Days/3 Nights
PRICE FROM: 290,00 €
WHERE: Tuscany - Siena - Chianti Region - Monteriggioni
WHEN: from March to November
Itinerary
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Day 1 - Benvenuti in Toscana
Individual arrival, dinner on your own and accommodation in 3 stars hotel located at Siena. Upgrade in 4 and 5 stars hotel available on request.
At your arrival you will receive all the informations to complete the bike tour in Tuscany.
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Day 2 - Chianti region and Castello di Brolio
56 km – Elevation gain: 760 meters
First stage to discover the Chianti region, very famous wine region.
Castelnuovo Berardenga, Villa a Sesta and San Gusmè, cute towns in Chianti
Castello di Brolio, with its cypress-lined entrance. The breath-taking panorama below the walls, over the vineyards, represents one of the most wonderful parts of the first stage. You can decide also to visit the Castle, owned by the Ricasoli family since 1141, or taste a glass of Chianti Classico at the enoteca.
You’ll be back to Siena riding up and down with the skyline of Siena on the horizon.
Dinner on your own and accommodation in 3 stars hotel.
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Day 3 - Castellina in Chianti and Monteriggioni
53 km – Elevation gain: 750 meters
Long climb direction Castellina in Chianti, passing Fonterutoli and surrounded by beautiful views over the Val d’Elsa.
Castellina in Chianti, interesting medieval town of Etruscan origins and one of the most charming hilltop villages in the Chianti.
Monteriggioni with its walls and the ring of towers that dominate the hill. Enjoy a break or have lunch in the central square.
You’ll be back to Siena riding the Montagnola Senese region, crossing the road of the Via Francigena pilgrimage route.
Dinner on your own and accommodation in 3 stars hotel.
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Day 4 - Arrivederci
Check out and individual departure.
Private transfer available on request.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 3 Nights stay with breakfast
- Meet & greet with our staff on day 1
- Informations for your daily stage
- Maps with altimetry of each stage in PDF file
- GPX tracks for GPS system or mobile App.
- Phone assistance by Anima Toscana staff
NOT INCLUDED
- Tourist city tax
- Medical insurance
OPTIONAL SERVICES (PRICES ON REQUEST)
- Medical insurance
- Private transfer day 1 and 4 from airport, train station or hotels
- Bike rental (MTB,Road bike, Gravel or e-bike)
- Van support along the route
- Expert bike guide
- GPS rental
PRICE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM
From 290,00 €
Share:
€290.00
Per person in double room