Road bike France
Andiamo for road cycling highlights of the Chianti, the Siena hills and the Casentino, the most beautiful part of Tuscany...Ref CR45
From Florence, we leave for a long loop through the Tuscan jewels: - The Casentino : this is the intimate part of the Tuscan mountains, with its forests of chestnut, pine and beech trees; the charm of its mountain villages and towns; its medieval fortresses and churches. - The shores of Lake Trasimeno. - The Crete Senese, or Sienese peaks: the hills seem to play leapfrog. They have always inspired the Sienese painters. - Siena: an astonishing concentration of monuments, each more beautiful than the other... - Chianti: vineyards, rows of cypress trees, woods, hills, perched villages... - And of course, Florence, one of the world's art capitals...
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Highlights
- Landscapes of incomparable serenity.
- The perfect balance between nature and culture.
- Villages where life seems to stand still...
- The exceptional cities of Florence and Siena.
- Nights in Italian agriturismo, in beautiful typical Tuscan properties, most of them with swimming pool or in hotels.
Description
Comments
- This tour is available from leve 1 to level 3.
- This tour is available in a version "without support vehicle" (from 2 participants).
Day 1: Arriving in Florence
At the end of the afternoon, we meet at our hotel in Florence. For those who have arrived earlier in the day, the visit of one of the most beautiful cities in Italy will certainly not have left anyone indifferent.
When you visit Florence, you discover the history of Italy and its greatest artistic masterpieces. The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its famous dome. The Ponte Vecchio: this inhabited and covered bridge. The Santa Croce church. Overnight stay in a hotel in Florence (diner not included).
Day 2: Florence - Poppi
Highlights:
- We take the time to wander around Florence.
- The Casentino Mountains.
- We pass through many small villages before arriving in the village of Poppi and settling into our accommodation.
Distance and altitude gain:
- Level 1 and 2: approx. 75 km and 1500 m.
- Level 3: approx. 110 km and 2400 m.
Day 3: Poppi - Castiglion Fiorentino
Highlights:
- We set off again this morning heading south.
- The first climb of the day: a 600m climb, followed by a pleasant descent towards small, quiet villages with small cafés where it is good to stop.
- We head back to the Arno riverbed, which we cross towards the small village of Rassina.
- Shortly afterwards, we pass through Arezzo, which is worth a stop.
- Another beautiful itinerary leads us to Castiglion Fiorentino and then, a few kilometres later, to our accommodation.
Distance and altitude gain:
Level 1: approx. 90 km and 1000 m.
Level 2 and 3: approx. 120 km and 1700 m.
Day 4: Castiglion Fiorentino - Villastrada
Highlights:
- Discover the road along Lake Trasimeno.
- Three climbs of increasing difficulty.
- The third cimb of the day, will take us to the summit of the day from where we will embark on a great 10km descent until we hit the brakes on the lake shore.
- We skirt around the lake and follow the shoreline until we reach our accommodation, at the gateway to the famous Crete Senese (Sienese peaks).
Distance and altitude gain:
- Level 1: approx. 55 km and 750 m.
- Level 2 : approx. 90 km and 1500 m.
- Level 3 : approx. 150 km and 1950 m.
Day 5: Villastrada - Pienza
Highlights:
- We cross the Crete Senese from east to west.
- Pastoral landscapes that give off a certain quietness, and among which it is good to drive in silence.
- We pass through the villages of : Chiusi, Montepulciano, Monte Oliveto Maggiorre, Asciano, before finishing our stage in Pienza.
- The configuration of the day's stage allows, if you need some rest, to enjoy a free afternoon. Overnight in Pienza.
Distance and altitude gain:
- Level 1: approx. 65 km and 1200 m.
- Level 2 and 3: approx. 110 km and 1900 m.
Day 6: Pienza - Sienne
Highlights:
- Today let's head towards Siena, which is without doubt the second jewel of Tuscany, after Florence.
- From small villages, some of which still have a medieval charm, to cultivated hills, we continue our itinerary through the heart of postcard landscapes.
- Imposing stone buildings that we discover at the end of magnificent cypress alleys...
- We try not to arrive too late in Siena, to be able to enjoy this charming city.
- You can climb to the top of the Torre del Mangia to admire the view of the city.
Distance and altitude gain:
- Level 1 and 2: approx. 75 km and 950 m.
- Level 3: approx. 120 km and 1700 m.
Day 7: Sienne - Radda in Chianti
Highights:
- Chianti! Now it's time to discover this region whose images are familiar to us.
- We cross it from south to north, from Siena to Florence, in two days.
- Known for the purity of its light and the harmony of its lines, Chianti is a patchwork of vineyards, olive groves, corn and wheat fields, groves of oak and chestnut trees, rows of cypresses, scattered over a multitude of hills.
- Famous vineyards where you can taste their wines on a terrace or in a "trattoria".
- We find our accommodation in the heart of the vineyards of Radda in Chianti.
Distance and altitude gain:
- Level 1: approx. 50 km and 800 m.
- Level 2: approx. 80 km and 1100 m.
- Level 3: approx. 140 km and 2000 m.
Day 8: Radda in Chianti - Florence
Highlights:
- Last day of cycling to complete the loop!
- We continue our progress in the heart of the Chianti region, enjoying the last few kilometres in the heart of these striking landscapes.
- We approach the Arno valley and Florence.
- We are happy to be back in Florence and our arrival marks the end of this journey in Tuscany. Welcome back!
Distance and altitude gain:
Level 1: approx. 60 km and 550 m.
Level 2 and 3: approx. 60 km and 800 m.
The trip ends around 4 pm at the hotel in Florence (same hotel as day 1), around 4 p. If you wish to enjoy Florence for a longer period of time, you can book one or more extra nights in Florence (before or after the bike tour). See paragraph "Extra services".
Distances and altitude gain are an indication only and may vary.
