- Individual arrival in Siena. At your arrival you will receive road book, maps and all the information necessary to complete your tour. Dinner on your own and overnight in 3-star hotel. Upgrade to 4 star-hotel is available on request with extra charge.
- VAL D'ARBIA HILLS AND MONTALCINO (55 km – Elevation gain: 1130 meters). After breakfast you’ll ride through the gentle hills of Siena, between “Colle Malamerenda” and Radi, studded with farmhouses and medieval villages. The view of the village of Murlo will be the end of the easiest part of the whole permanent route. The second part of today's intinerary will take you over the panormaic hills of Montalcino, where one of the most prestigious Italian wines is produced: Brunello di Montalcino. Take your time to visit the town center and admire the incredible panorama over the Val d’Orcia area. Dinner on your own and overnight in Montalcino (3-star hotel).
- VAL D'ORCIA REGION (35 km – elevation gain: 560 meters, possibility to extend your itinerary and visit Pienza, 53 km). After the discent from Montalcino surrounded by vineyards, a gentle up-and-down route will take you to Lucignano d'Asso, where you can take a break with a typical Tuscan snack before arriving at the farmhouse.With a small deviation of the classic route you will have the opportunity to cycle in the heart of the Val d'Orcia, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the route you can also visit San Quirico d'Orcia and Pienza, two villages rich in history and charm. Dinner on your own and overnight in agritourism.
- CRETE SENESI AND MONTE SANTE MARIE (44 km – elevation gain: 840 meters). Surrounded by the typical landscapes of the Crete Senesi, today's itinerary includes a pleasant ride in a sparsely populated area that offers breathtaking views over Siena and its hills. After passing Asciano, the route will become more challenging with the numerous ups and downs of Sante Marie, a famous dirt stretch of the now classic 'Strade Bianche'. You'll then continue to Torre Castello. Finally you'll arrive in Castelnuovo Berardenga, your gateway to Chiant area. An alternative route will allow you to reach the Abbey of Monte Oliveto, located on a cypress-covered hill, in a suggestive position in the middle of the Accona desert, surrounded by the rough landscape of the Crete Senesi. Dinner on your own and overnight in 4-star hotel or typical Tuscan agrituorism with pool.
- CHIANTI REGION (44 km - elevation gain: 750 meters). Today's stage will take you to Chianti region, birthplace of one of the world's most famous red wines and most beautiful area in the whole region. The ruote will be a sequence of vineyards as far as the eye can see and woods, passing through pretty villages and farms, which will offer a wide choice of typical products, wine and oil tastings, temptations that will sweeten your journey and your senses. The stage ends in Radda in Chianti. Once in Vagliagli, an alternative route will take you to Castellina in Chianti, befeore reaching your destination. Dinner on your own and overnight in 4-star hotel.
- CASTELLO DI BROLIO AND SIENA (46 km - elevation gain: 800 meters). Today the tour leads you from Radda in Chianti to Siena. The first stop is Gaiole, where L’Eroica was born in 1997. In the first part of the stage you will reach one of the most important symbols of Chianti and of L'Eroica, the Castle of Brolio. Its climb among the cypress trees, the passage under the walls of the castle, and the descent over breathtaking views and vineyards, represent one of the most fascinating part of the route. Here you have the possibility to visit the castle, owned by the Ricasoli family since 1141, or taste a glass of Chianti Classico at the enoteca. After a few kilometres, near San Giovanni a Cerreto, Siena will appear on the horizon. Don't miss tha chance to explore this wonderful city. Dinner on your own and ovenight in 3-star hotel. Upgrade to 4 star-hotel available on request with extra charge.
- Departure after breakfast.
Tour name: The Eroica Cycle Route in Five Stages
Tour Duration: 7 days/6 nights
Tour type: Self-guided
Participants: Minimum 2
Start: All year long
Level: Challenging
Accommodation: 3/4 star hotels, agriturismo
Board basis: Bed & Breakfast
Tour Duration: 7 days/6 nights
Tour type: Self-guided
Participants: Minimum 2
Start: All year long
Level: Challenging
Accommodation: 3/4 star hotels, agriturismo
Board basis: Bed & Breakfast
Price per person in double room
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3/4 star hotels, agriturismo |
from € 810 |
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OPTIONAL SERVICES (PRICES ON REQUEST)
- Medical insurance
- Upgrade in 4-star hotels
- Transfer day 1 and 7 from airport, train station or hotels
- Discount luggae transportation
- Bike rental (Trekking bike, Road bike, MTB, Gravel bike, vintage bike, electric bike)
- Activities for non-cyclist (cooking classes, wine tours, truffle hunting, horseback riding, trekking…)
- Support van along the route
- Expert bike guide
- Extra intervention of technical assistance
- GPS rental
- Guided tours of cities and villages
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