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ITALIAN BIKE TOURS
ITALIAN BIKE TOURS
UNDISCOVERED
TUSCANY
Spring 2025
DETAILS
DAILY AVERAGE ELEVATION
+4500 ft (+1400 m)
DAILY AVERAGE DISTANCE
55 miles - (90 km)
NUMBER OF DAYS:
8 Days, 7 Nights, 6 Riding Days
TOTAL ELEVATION
+30,1120 ft (+9180 m)
TOTAL DISTANCE
340 miles - (560 km)
START & FINISH LOCATION Florence, Italy
OVERVIEW
8 days, 7 nights, 6 spectacular rides. We will venture through the Undiscovered roads of Tuscany and dive into an immersive experience of Italian culture, cuisine and traditions.
Our journey will take us through 3 different fabulous areas and will give us a true experience of what it means to ride through Tuscany:
- Mugello Valley and its lushful hills and mountains.
- Chianti and Siena along miles of vineyards, olive groves and Medieval hilltop towns.
- Bolgheri and the coastline with its refreshing sea breeze.
Every evening we'll have the chance to relax by the pool and enjoy the sunset over a Tuscan meal prepared with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes.
We’re excited to get rolling and share this with you!
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INCLUDED WITH TRIP:
ROUTES: 6 Rides - Average Distance: 55 miles / 90 km - Average Elevation : +4500 ft / 1400 m
HOTELS: 3 and 4 Star Hotels
MEALS: All meals
SHUTTLE AND LOGISTICS: Florence Airport Shuttle
GUIDES AND SUPPORT: 1 Guide on the bike + 1 Guide in the Van, Van Support, Snacks&Drinks
BIKE RENTAL: + 340$ (Optional) Guerciotti Italo or equivalent
NOT INCLUDED WITH TRIP:
AIR FARE
BIKE
TRAVEL INSURANCE
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
DETAILS
DAY 1
Arrival
There will be a pick up from Florence to the start of our tour at Villa Lo Sprocco in the hearth of the Mugello valley.
We'll introduce you to the Tornanti Cycling Staff with a welcome aperitivo and go over logistics, safety, routes all that you need to know for the week. You will receive a welcome pack with two water bottles, a Tornanti jersey by Appennino Cycling and a little souvenir.
We'll get you set up on your bike wether you brought your own or rented one from us.
Hotel:
DAY 2
Ride 1: Futa - Giogo Loop
45 mi - 4888 ft D+ (73 km - 1460 m D+)
We start off our trip with probably one the most classic roads that traverses the Appennini mountains connecting Florence and Bologna: Passo della Futa. A long steady climb with a few steeper sections will bring us up to this historic place where WWII took place and where the memory of those events still live.
After that will be Passo della Raticosa and Passo del Giogo to make our way back.
DAY 3
Ride 2: Passo della Colla - Sambuca - Carnevale - Colla
57 mi - 6890 ft D+ (73 km - 2100 m D+)
Today's ride brings us back up into the hearth of the Appennini mountains, tackling the winding and steady climb of Passo della Colla. From here we continue to our second close peak of Passo della Sambuca where the lush full forest opens up to long distance views. After reaching the town of Palazzuolo sul Senio, we traverse the mountains again over the Passo del Carnevale and we reach the town of Marradi, known for its chestnuts, and we'll stop for lunch.
Climbs:
- Passo della Colla
- Passo della Sambuca
- Passo del Carnevale
- Passo della Colla
Hotel:
DAY 4
Ride 3: Sant'Agata - Radda in Chianti
61.4 mi - 6233 ft D+ (98.9 km 1,900 m)
Our journey moves on from the magnificent valley of Mugello heading south for new landscapes. We ascend to Vetta alle Croci and descend towards the valley of the river Arno on beautiful and quiet roads. We ride along the valley floor for a little while and then make our way up on the rolling hills of Chianti, the hearth of the Tuscan wine country. Grape vines and olive groves are perfectly alternated and in harmony with the surrounding forests. The roads are quiet and gentle, but beware: the climbs can get punchy real quickly! Enjoy.
Climbs:
- Passo Vetta alle Croci
- Valico del Morellino
Hotel:
Palazzo Squarcialupi
DAY 5
Ride 4: Radda - Asciano - Siena Loop
69.5 mi - 5216 ft D+ (112 km 1,590 m D+)
This is Tuscany at its finest. A classic ride. A must. We ride out of our hotel towards south and we roll down through the Chianti Classico roads. The Black Rooster sign is everywhere reminding us that we're always not too far from a good winery! Once we get to Taverne d'Arbia the magic continues and unfolds in front of our eyes with a spectacle that you will remember. The rolling hills are something out of a painter's imagination. Once we reach Asciano we'll start heading back and we'll make our way along the walls of Siena. One long last climb will get us back to the hotel.
Climbs:
- Ama
- Crete Senesi
- Siena
- Castellina in Chianti
Hotel:
Palazzo Squarcialupi
DAY 6
Ride 6: Radda in Chianti to Castagneto Carducci
64 mi - 4888 ft D+ (103 km 1,490 m D+)
It's a moving day again. We pack our bags and say farewell to our home in Chianti only to venture onto new marvelous roads. We start off with a long and gradual descent to Poggibonsi and from there up again through San Gimignano and Volterra, the ancient Etruscan capital. The terrain and lanscape will continue to change as we get closer to the sea. One last climb to Montecatini Val di Cecina and soon we'll be at our new hotel Fonte alla Lepre.
DAY 7
Ride 7: Bolgheri - Suvereto Loop
60 mi - 3740 ft D+ (97.2 km 1,140 m D+)
The last ride of our trip. A beautiful loop along the hills facing the Tuscan coast. We'll start off riding on the backside, inland, up and down beautiful country roads. Climbs and descents along quiet roads which will lead us through along old hamlets and coastal towns such as Suvereto and Bolgheri. The mediterranean sea air makes for a special quality of the grapes here, the base for wines of excellence. One last climb and we're done for this adventure.
DAY 8
Departure day
We pack our bags and say goodbye. Check out and shuttle back to Florence.
HOTELS
A historic Villa Medicea, this estate was built in the early 1400s by Lorenzo and Giovanni de Medici.
Its name “Lo Sprocco” is ancient Tuscan for “bud” indicating that the Villa enjoyed a good position where the rays of light would bring the first sprout and therefor indicate the beginning of spring.
In one of the most beautiful areas of Tuscany, Palazzo Squarcialupi is a Hotel with Wellness Center in the historic center of Castellina in Chianti, a magnificent medieval hamlet, one of the gems of the Chianti Classico area.
Embedded in the pristine Mediterranean vegetation, Fonte alla Lepre is a resort with a spa set in a breathtaking landscape, capable of offering the vibrant colors of an intense and stunning nature.
BIKES
Guerciotti Italo or equivalent
- Carbon endurance frame, designed to reduce cyclist fatigue
- Shimano 105 7020 11v Groupset
- QTC Sintesi (Ursus) Aluminum Wheels
- Michelin 28 mm tires
- The particular geometry of the frame gives stability on rough terrain
- Latest generation braking system, with disc brakes and flat mount calipers
- Thru Axle Hubs , for an extremely rigid set up.
Add On: + 340$ for the week
Trip Price: 2,999 $