Two days bike tour to discover one of the most panoramic region in Tuscany and Italy. rolling hills, medieval towns and scenic routes for an unforgettable weekend.
The first day you will cycle surrounded by wheat fields with green colours in spring, golden in summer, visiting beautiful towns including the Renaissance town of Pienza, Montepulciano and Monticchiello.
In the second day you'll discover the Brunello wine region and Montalcino, the vineyards will take the place of wheat fields and you'll cycle surrounded by a different landscape.
DURATION: 4 Days/3 Nights
PRICE FROM: 510,00 €
WHERE: Tuscany - Brunello di Montalcino - Val d'Orcia
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 San Quirico d’Orcia, in the heart of Val d’Orcia. Upgrade in 4 or 5 stars hotel available.
At your arrival you will receive all the informations to complete the bike tour in Tuscany.
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Day 2 - Pienza , Montepulciano and Monticchiello
56 km – Elevation gain: 910 meters
The landscapes of Val d'Orcia region, one of the most beautiful place in Tuscany and UNESCO world heritage site.
Visit of Pienza, the "ideal" city of the Renaissance time, also famous for its Pecorino cheese.
A quick stop at Montepulciano, with its winding streets and squares.
Monticchiello, a small medieval and charming town.
Take a relax break from the cycling journey and enjoy the SPA before dinner.
Dinner on your own and accommodation in 3 stars hotel, located at San Quirico d’Orcia, in the heart of Val d’Orcia. Upgrade in 4 or 5 stars hotel available on request.
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Day 3 - Bagno Vignoni and Montalcino
52 km – Elevation gain: 1030 meters
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.
Climbing towards Castiglione d’Orcia and Rocca d’Orcia, the beautiful landscapes will compensate the challenging ascent.
The Abbey of Sant’Antimo, one of the most beautiful romanic church in Tuscany.
Climbing up again to Montalcino, town of Brunello wine.
Visit of Montalcino, medieval town surrounded by vineyards and beuatiful view on the valley.
Dinner on your own and accommodation in 3 stars hotel, located at San Quirico d’Orcia, in the heart of Val d’Orcia. Upgrade in 4 or 5 stars hotel available on request.
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Day 4 - Arrivederci
Check out and individual departure.
Private transfer available on requrest.
- 3 Nights stay with breakfast in double room
- 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
- Tourist city tax
- Medical insurance
- Medical insurance
- Private transfer day 1 and 4 from airport, train station or hotels
- Bike rental (MTB, road, Gravel or e-bike)
- Van support along the route
- Expert bike guide
- GPS rental