FULL ITINERARY
DAY ONE MON 19 AUG | WELCOME
Early morning group transfer from Florence to Radda in Chianti. Check in to our delightful hotel, followed by bike set up. A wonderfully easy ride after a delicious, light lunch, to shake out the cobwebs after travelling. We take a winding route through the vineyards surrounding Radda with views across the Chianti hills. Welcome to Tuscany!
DISTANCE | 28KM | 18MI
ELEVATION | 400M | 1300FT
DAY TWO TUE 20 AUG | RADDA LOOP
An enchanting ride in the Chianti hills to Gaiole, famous for being the start of the legendary Eroica Race. This race is where you have to ride a vintage bike on the unsealed roads of Tuscany, the 'Strade Bianche'. We'll visit the Eroica shop and its interesting owner in this delightful village before the ride back to Radda.
DISTANCE | 60KM | 37MI
ELEVATION | 1200M | 3900FT
DAY THREE WED 21 AUG | RADDA TO VOLTERRA
This a beautiful ride in the heart of the Chianti region, winding up and down through vine clad hills to San Gimignano. After stopping to explore a little of this famous village of towers, we ride the final climb of the day to the ancient, hilltop town of Volterra. Stunning!
DISTANCE | 70KM | 43MI
ELEVATION | 1100M | 3600FT
DAY FOUR THU 22 AUG | VOLTERRA TO BOLGHERI
Today we pedal our way through the Bolgheri wine region, stopping for lunch with a panoramic view to the Mediterranean Sea. The return from Castagneto Carducci to Volterra is by van, although those who would like a bit longer in the saddle are welcome to ride.
DISTANCE | 60KM | 37MI
ELEVATION | 850M | 2800FT
DAY FIVE FRI 23 AUG | VOLTERRA TO SIENA
We say goodbye to Volterra and hello to Siena! The ride is fantastic, winding through charming villages, until the intriguing city of Siena is before us. We'll have time to wander through Siena before dinner.
DISTANCE | 65KM | 40MI
ELEVATION | 850M | 2800FT
DAY SIX SAT 24 AUG | REST DAY IN SIENA
Today we take a day off the bike to visit Siena with a local guide, possibly climbing up the Torre del Mangia which will give you a bird's eye view of the town. In the afternoon there is the choice of an optional trip to the Terme di Rapolano, and some relaxation in the spa, or free time for shopping!
DAY SEVEN SUN 25 AUG | SIENA TO PIENZA
We farewell Siena and head towards the famous town of Pienza, crossing the Crete Senesi, the 'badlands' area west of Asciano. An optional stop to visit the beautiful Abbey of Monte Oliveto before we arrive at out final destination, gorgeous Pienza.
DISTANCE | 78KM | 48MI
ELEVATION | 1100M | 3600FT
DAY EIGHT MON 26 AUG | PIENZA LOOP TO SINALUNGA
Today's route takes us to the delightful village of Montepulciano, famous for wine and its steep little streets. Then a relatively flat course to Sinalunga before a lovely, undulating course back to Pienza.
DISTANCE | 60KM | 37MI
ELEVATION | 1100M | 3600FT
DAY NINE TUE 27 AUG | PIENZA LOOP TO MONTALCINO
We've saved the best ride for last with the spectacular scenery of the heritage listed Val d'Orcia. This is the Tuscany you have imagined. We visit Montalcino, home of one of Italy's finest wines, the renown Brunello. Celebration dinner in delightful garden with valley views.
DISTANCE | 75KM | 47MI
ELEVATION | 1300M | 4250FT
DAY TEN WED 28 AUG | GOODBYE
Group transfer to Florence.
Time to say farewell, until next time!