Tuscany Strade Bianche Tour

We've designed an itinerary filled with “white roads,” interesting stops, and authentic beauty. While Tuscany does not need any introduction, it never disappoints. The area south of Florence, around Siena and in the Val d’Orcia, will set the stage for the first part of our exploration by bike. You will visit medieval hilltop towns, abbeys, and wineries. We finish on the Tyrrhenian seacoast in the Maremma region (a natural reserve).

We start in the countryside in the village of Greve in the Chianti area. From there, we will explore part of the Chianti production area with a stop at a winery. Siena is the embodiment of a medieval city and it will be our stay for one night. We've organized a walking tour to fully appreciate this UNESCO site. Together, we'll immerse ourselves in the spirit of L’Eroica, a special "race" from every point of view, with surroundings and scenes from the "heroic" time of cycling: sections on dirt roads, vintage refreshments, wonderful and demanding roads. We should mention that this area has been known since Roman times for its thermal springs. We will pay a visit to the thermal water site of Saturnia with its unique pools.

This itinerary belongs to Tourissimo's Ambitious Tours lineup and it is meant for experienced cyclists. But do remember that it is a vacation and that you can ride as little or as much as you want, or take a day off altogether.

Highlights

• Two important wine regions: Chianti and Montalcino-Brunello
• UNESCO World Heritage Site (Val d’Orcia)
• Villages of Pienza and Montalcino
• Stunning cycling along rolling hills covered with vineyards and quaint medieval villages
• Some of the best regional food in Italy
• Strade Bianche
• Gaiole in Chianti, the home of l’Eroica
• Siena
• The lunar landscape of Crete Senesi
• The historical Via Francigena (Francis Way, and ancient pilgrimage route)
• Earthy food and uplifting wines
• Espresso and cappuccino stops in charming medieval villages
• The thermal waters of Saturnia
• Lesser-known Maremma villages of Sorano, Capalbio, Pitigliano