DAY TWO
The morning begins with a full breakfast buffet, none of this continental breakfast for us cyclists!
Today we move north-east, towards the highest mountain in the Chianti, Monte San Michele. To reach 892 meters (2765 feet), we have our work cut out for us. Fortunately, there are plenty of sites and stops along the way and we can take our time. Also, there is always the option to avoid the last long climb by riding in our support van.
Leaving our villa, we'll follow a ridge line for several kilometers, with lovely views to the north and south.
As we gradually climb towards Castellina in Chianti, we'll pass through the tiny village of Fonterutoli, home to an excellent Chianti Classico. From here, we can choose to continue towards Castellina and visit the town that during the Middle Ages was capital of the Chianti League, a military alliance against Siena that corresponds with today's Chianti Classico wine region, or we can follow a wide, unpaved trail to Radda in Chianti. Radda is another renowned Chianti town and was also part of the Chianti League.
we'll lunch here at a local trattoria and rest up for the final climb to Monte San Michele (or opt for a van shuttle to the hotel).
Leaving Radda, we'll enter the quiet, shaded woods, passing nearby the famous Albola winery.
we'll pass through the tiny town of Badiaccia a Montemuro and then make the final push to reach Villa San Michele. Our efforts will be well rewarded by the views and incredible stillness and quiet that we'll find.
Here we are far from civilization, although there is always a bottle of Chianti nearby.
Dinner tonight will be at the villa's lovely restaurant.



Tour level : Moderate or challenging
Length : 20 miles (33 km) or 27 miles (45 km)
Altitude gain : 2170 ft (700 m) or 4340 ft (1400 m)
Terrain : Wide trails - dirt roads - single track - paved roads

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