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Cycling Holiday in Tuscany: Val D'Orcia white roads short break
Bike Tour: Cycling Holiday in Tuscany: Val D'Orcia white roads short break - 5 days
The Tuscan landscape of the Val d'Orcia will warm your heart like a classic photograph on this cycling holiday in Tuscany, as you ride through waves of undulating green hills seemingly captured in time. Picturesque farmhouses lie nestled among olive groves and vineyards, while walnut and fig trees line the quiet country roads.
Pedal towards the thermal spring town of Bagno Vignoni, then explore the labyrinth of streets and artisan workshops in Montepulciano. Along the way, you will discover Renaissance palaces, Romanesque churches, historic thermal baths and prestigious wineries serving the divine local red “Brunello”. Climbing to enchanting hilltop towns and descending through timeless landscapes, every ride becomes a moment to savour.
Upon arrival in the charming medieval town of Buonconvento, rich in history and architecture with 700-year old walls, a transfer will take you to the agriturismo (farm house) where you will stay for the next four nights. A delicious Tuscan dinner awaits you! If you have rented bikes with us, they will be waiting for you at the accommodation.
Ride through the beautiful, uncontaminated countryside to Murlo and immerse yourself in the dense woods as you ride by the Crevole River. Continue past steep cliffs to the sweet smell of bright yellow flowers and through an enchanting oak tree forest to La Befa. A short part of the trail is too narrow or rocky to cycle (about 300m) however the exhilarating views are more than worth the effort.
Challenge: 33 km, 584m ascent, 675m descent
Pedal through vibrant fields of sunflowers past Buonconvento to the heart of the Brunello wine district. The Monte Amiata volcano lures above as the surrounding countryside transforms into endless olive groves and vineyards. Ride steeply up to the fortified city of Montalcino where you can visit its magnificent 14th century fortress and Palazzo Comunale, then return to Buonconvento along remote back roads.
Challenge: 24/42 km, 588/1177m salita, 588/1177m discesa
After breakfast clients are transferred to Pienza. The ride today is mostly on gravel road, gentle rolling hills in the most beautiful countryside of the Orcia valley. Half way you can stop in Lucignano d'Asso, a tiny village on the L'eroica cycle route. Then you ride back to the organic farm of Pieve a Salti where you stay tonight.
Challenge: 24 km, 400m ascent, 654m descent
Nights in agriturismo with breakfast
4 nights included
4 Star Hotel
Breakfast included, Halfboard optional
Bike rental available
7-days a week service-hotline
Buonconvento Train station
Parking possibilities at the hotel
GPS-tracks available
Medical and luggage travel insurance
Florence airport (FLR) has regular international flights. Several low cost carriers serve Pisa (PSA) and Bologna (BLQ).
Arrival in Buonconvento
From Florence airport (FLR), take the bus to Santa Maria Novella train station and then a train to Buonconvento (change in Siena).
From Pisa airport (PSA), take the train to Buonconvento (with 2/3 changes, depending on time. You always have to change at Pisa Centrale).
From Bologna (BLQ), take a bus to Bologna Centrale train station then a train to Buonconveto (change in Florence and in Siena).
You can find more information about timetables and train tickets here: trenitalia.it
Cycling Holiday in Tuscany: Val D'Orcia white roads short break
Tour types
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S-Cape Countryside Travels srl
Borgo Allegri 16R
50122 Florence FI • Italy
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