South Tuscany Bike Tour

Duration

5 days/4 nights

Price

680,00 €

Level

Active rider

Short escape cycling holiday to discover the south side of Tuscany, starting from the medieval city of Siena.
During the 3 days bike tour you can discover Montalcino and the Val d’Orcia region, riding back to Siena crossing the Crete Senesi region and Via Lauretana route.
A concentration of beautiful landscapes, hilltop villages and scenic routes for those who wants to have a first cycling experience in Tuscany.

DURATION: 5 days/4 nights

PRICE: from 680,00 €

WHERE: Siena - Montalcino - Val d'Orcia - Crete Senesi

WHEN: from March to November

TYPE OF TERRAIN: 100% paved (Gravel roads on request)

Itinerary

Day 1 - Benvenuti in Toscana

Individual arrival in Siena, dinner on your own and accommodation in 3 stars hotel. Hotel 4 stars available on request with extra charge.

Meet and greet with our staff, briefing where we'll explain the bike tour.

Day 2 - Buonconvento and Montalcino

55 km – Elevation gain: 1080 meters

You will leave Siena behind, cycling surrounded by the landscapes of the Val d’Arbia up to the small village of Ville di Corsano.
You will cross the route of L'Eroica, passing through Murlo, a small characteristic village. Downhill direction Buonconvento, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and perfect for a quick stop or have lunch in one of the restaurants in the center.
Final part of the stage climbing up to Montalcino, a medieval town surrounded by fine vineyards and land of Brunello di Montalcino wine. Stop in one of the wineries along the way to taste good wine.
The alternative route along the route of L'Eroica will allow you to ride on gravel roads in the first part of the stage, passing through the typical countryside of the Val d'Arbia.

Dinner on your own and accommodation in 3 stars hotel located in Montalcino.

Day 3 - Sant'Antimo Abbey and Val d'Orcia

48 km – Elevation gain: 1040 meters

This stage will take you to discover two UNESCO sites: the Val d’Orcia and the city center of Pienza.
The Abbey of Sant’Antimo, one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in Tuscany.
Bagno Vignoni, cute medieval town where the main square of the village is a big thermal pool which contains the original source of thermal water.
San Quirico d’Orcia, one of the most representative villages of the Val d’Orcia, with the town center full of bars, restaurants and small shops.
The views of the Val d’Orcia, one of the most evocative places in all Tuscany and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Before Pienza you can admire on the right the famous Vitaleta Chapel, one of the most photographed churches in Tuscany.
Visit of Pienza, the "ideal" city of the Renaissance, also famous for its pecorino cheese. Enjoy a walk in the town center before dinner and look out on the panoramic terrace from which you can admire the entire Val d’Orcia.

Dinner on your own and accommodation in 4 stars hotel located in Pienza.

Day 4 - Crete Senesi Region

60 km – elevation gain: 1160 meters

An unforgettable ride surrounded by the beautiful views of the Crete Senesi to the edge of Chianti wine region.
After a few kilometers you can visit the monastery of Sant’Anna in Camprena, also famous for the movie "The English Patient".
Crete Senesi, where Calanchi and biancane alternate in this suggestive territory. Castelmuzio and Montisi, small villages out of the most know tourist places.
Passage from San Giovanni d’Asso, the center of the white truffle of the Crete Senesi.
For the photography lovers, you’ll ride very slow this segment…The Via Lauretana offer unique landscapes and you’ll stop many times to take photos.

Dinner on your own and accommodation in 3 stars hotel located in Siena.
Hotel 4 stars available on request with extra charge.