This challenging tour is in a particularly scenic part of the Chianti, just north of Siena.

It is a real mountain biker's tour with some technically challenging sections and a variety of terrain: trails through the woods and quiet unpaved roads through vineyards and the charming tiny villages that dot the countryside. The tour begins with a van transfer to the town of Monteriggioni, which you'll have time to explore after the ride.

In the morning, we'll ride up and down the hills of the Sienese Chianti and at mid-day stop for lunch at an agriturismo on a wooded hillside with views of Siena.

After a delicious lunch, we'll hop back on our bikes to ride part of the via Francigena, a medieval trade and pilgrimage route that runs from northern Europe to Rome.

we'll be the modern-day pilgrims seeking the beauty and serenity of this land, passing by a fortified medieval monestary, Abbadia Isola, at one time an island-"isola"-in the middle of the swamplands that once covered the area.

The ride ends with a short climb to Monteriggioni, a fortified medieval town perched on a hill.
The Sienese founded the town at the northwest border of the Sienese state as part of its defensive structure against Florence, with whom Siena was at war throughout the Middle Ages. Monteriggioni"s beautifully preserved fortifications--encircling wall and 14 towers--make it one of the best examples of a "terra murata" in Tuscany.

Inside the city gates, the large piazza offers a pleasant spot to sit and savor a cappuccino and the adventures of the day.


Tour level : Challenging
Length : 30 miles (50 km)
Altitude gain : 3400 ft (1100 meters)
Terrain : single track, dual track, dirt roads and paved roads

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