Classic Tuscany: More Miles for Less
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Classic Tuscany: More Miles for Less
The Tuscan Lands of "Vino"
The Arno Valley, Chianti and Montalcino
Highlights
- More value + more miles = more Tuscany!
- Spin along the delightful Sette Ponti Road
- Ride on the Ponte a Buriano, the one in the background of the Mona Lisa
- Cross the Chianti hills on the "Strade del Vino" - the roads of wine
- Pienza and Montalcino, home of Tuscany's famous Brunello
Description
We'll zigzag across the Arno and the surrounding hills and valleys south of Florence, taking in Tuscany's "capitals" of wine: Gaioli, Chianti, Moltalcino, and Montefollonico, to name a few.
The latter portion of the ride will whisk you to southern Tuscany, famous for its pecorino cheese, its castles and fortresses, and of course, the coveted Brunello wine. You'll have great photo opps in Pienza and Montepulciano along the way. On this "More Miles for Less" tour, you'll discover more of Tuscany and get the one of the best values in all of Italy!
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Price
$2,695
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Single Supplement
$350
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Ability Level
Intermediate
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Terrain
Rolling
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Distance
224 mi / Daily averate 45 mi
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Departing
Montefollonico
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Arriving
Laterina
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Bike Rental
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Dates
- April 10, 2012
- May 5, 2012
- May 13, 2012
- July 2, 2012
- July 10, 2012
- July 18, 2012
- July 26, 2012
- August 4, 2012
- August 12, 2012
- August 20, 2012
- August 28, 2012
- October 14, 2012
Day 1: Arno Valley - Laterina
Ancient olive groves, manicured landscapes and Etruscan sites dot the warm-up route around Laterina, Casanuova and Ponticino.
Day 2: Setteponti Loop
The Strada dei Sette Ponti - the Road of Seven Bridges - makes for a beautiful ride through the sunny Pratomagno range. Tiny villages are linked by this route, dotted with fig trees, vegetable farms, and vineyards. If you want an extra challenge, take the climb to La Crocina and the ridge of Pratomagno.
Day 3: The Chianti Countryside
Here is where your postcard-perfect image of Tuscany will come to life! The distinct cypress trees, vineyards and ancient stone walls will surround you along the entire route to Gaiole in Chianti.
Day 4: Montepulciano and Montefollonico
A climb to Palazzuolo is rewarded by a beautiful descent to Monte San Savino. The Val di Chiana flatlands provide just enough respite for our rolling ride through the Montepulciano region to Montefollonico.
Day 5: Montalcino Loop
Our Tuscan "finale" ride brings you through the gem towns of Pienza and San Quirico d’Orcia and on through Brunello country to the outskirts of Montalcino. Our loop back to Montefollonico will wind up your Tuscan cycling "giro"!
Day 6: Arrivederci!
It's just a short taxi ride to the Montepulciano train station, where you can make your connections.
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