Tuscany Val D'Orcia short break

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 bountiful, 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 300 m) however the exhilarating views are more than worth the effort.

Challenge: 3.5 hours, 33 km / 20,5 mi, 584 m ascent, 675 m 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: 6 / 3 hours, 42.5 -24 km / 26,5 - 15 mi, 1177 / 587m ascent, 1177 / 587m descent, optional extention to Montalcino 6 km

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: 2.5 hours, 24 km / 15 mi, 400 m ascent, 654 m descent

After breakfast a short transfer takes you down to Buonconvento where you can catch the local bus or train to the airport, unless you have booked a transfer or extra services with us.