This moderately challenging tour, one of two tours that begins in Greve in Chianti, takes us to the highest point in the Chianti, Monte San Michele (2600 ft). The tour is not technically difficult but, because of the amount of climbing, it is physically demanding.

we'll start riding through the valley of the Greve river and soon leave the paved road, heading up to the town of Panzano with its impressive church and belltower, both dating from the period in which it was an important and well-populated fortified town. From Panzano, we'll continue climbing, enjoying the ever-changing scenery: first vineyards and rows of cypresses, then woods of oak, chestnut and pine.

The rewards will not be lacking when we arrive at the summit: the satisfaction of our accomplishment, the breathtaking, panoramic views and the delicious lunch served at the Villa San Michele, with its typical Tuscan cuisine and excellent wine list. Monte San Michele is part of a huge natural park and site of a 14th-century church dedicated to Saint Michael.

"What goes up, must come down," which we'll happily do, heading down the north side of the mountain. Not only will we enjoy the descent, but also some fun side trails leading to jewels such as Convertoie, once an important Etruscan-Roman settlement, and the villa of Uzzano, considered one of the most beautiful villas of the Chianti.

Our return to Greve will be quick and here we'll have time to relax in its characterisic piazza with a glass of its characteristic wine.


Tour level : This Moderately challenging
Length : 18 miles (30 km)
Altitude gain : 2300 ft (750 meters)
Terrain : Dual tracks - dirt roads - pavement

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