This moderate tour takes us along the river Arno west out of Florence to a beautiful wooded area known as the Barco Reale, former hunting grounds of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany.
It is located in the Montalbano, a mountain range which divides the huge plain in which Florence is situated.

During the first part of the ride, we'll meander on trails along the river, then begin a short, moderately steep climb through olive groves and vineyards to the town of Artimino.

Artimino is famous for its villa, built by the architect Buontalenti in the late 16th century for the Medici, the famous family who ruled Florence for three centuries.

we'll stop to enjoy the vistas, archeological museum, and Romanesque church of San Leonardo, built in part from the remains of the Etruscan settlement, dating from the 6th c. A.C.E.

we'll have lunch either at a local trattoria in Artimino, or, for a slightly longer tour, continue riding to a restaurant nestled in the woods further up the mountain.

The afternoon's ride will include some fun trail riding through the woods of the Barco Reale as well as more meandering along the river on our way back to Florence.

For groups looking for more mileage, we also offer an optional extension across the river to another beautiful wooded area, a paradise for mountain bikers, with its abundance of single tracks crisscrossing the hills.

we'll pass some lovely villas and the beautifully situated church of San Martino alla Palma overlooking the valley, before we head back down to Florence.

Tour level : Moderate
Length : 18-36 miles (30-60 km)
Altitude gain : 1500-2400 ft (500-800 meters)
Terrain : Wide trails - single track - pavement

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