Biking
through the areas once crossed by the oldest pilgrim route leading to Rome
- La Via Francigena
Enjoy
the beautiful countryside and the beaches of Tuscia Lakes
Bike
through great wine towns such as Montefiascone and Montalcino
Overnight
in San Casciano dei Bagni famous for the Thermal Baths Spa
Have
2 overnights in the Renaissance town of Pienza, with a bike loop day to
Montepulciano enjoying a guided wine tour in town
Discover
the traditional cuisine of Central Italy, and savor the great
specialties such as game, truffles and mushrooms dishes
TOUR
DESCRIPTION:
Venture
beyond Rome's confines and bike following the last tract of Via Francigena
the oldest road that for centuries connected Canterbury with Rome. Enjoy
the
beautiful countryside of Northern Latium skirting around the shores of its
3 volcanic lakes - Bracciano, Vico and Bolsena. Explore this rich landscape
that is characterized by scattered medieval villages perched on tufa-rock
cliffs often dominated by Renaissance palaces. Enjoy the beaches while cycling
through one of the most hidden and unknown parts of Italy. Ride up and down
the rolling hills of Val D'Orcia in Tuscany, guarded by hamlets and imposing
medieval fortresses. Enjoy 2 days in the most enchanting landscapes around
Siena, characterized by vineyards, cypress trees and history, while visiting
historical towns such as: Pienza, Montepulciano and Montalcino. End your
tour in Siena and mender around the narrow streets of this town, flanked
by ancient houses, arches and galleries, and enjoy an evening savoring the
true flavors of the Tuscan cuisine.
THIS TOUR IS POSSIBLE ONLY FOR GROUPS OF MIN. 4 OR MORE BIKERS
Randotrek's
special tour for groups of friends or bike clubs, seeking for an extensive
route that includes other than classic destinations of Tuscany also towns
and areas out of the beaten track. Pick any date between 1st of April and
30th of November.
Level
of difficulty :
Good level of fitness and endurance. Frequent steep slopes of 3/4 km
are present on this tour, and 2 days you will have to face a couple
of long up-hill stretches (avg. 10 km). Longest day distance 53 km.
For detailed information on daily terrain check
our tour itinerary.
For
a detailed description of each service included in our Tour Packages,
please click
here
Prices
of tour packages do not include cost of accommodations, please click here for details
A
- Independent
Hotel arrangements, pre-departure kit, tour briefing
on arrival, laminated cue sheets rental for 7 biking days, on-tour help-desk,
rental of a top quality mountain bike or touring bike fully equipped,
bicycle/gear delivery in Anguillara Sabazia & retrieval in Siena,
a set of rear panniers and luggage storage service while on tour.
500,00
B
- Full Support Package
A +
luggage transfer inn-to-inn (no
rear panniers included) When
requiring this package you can also opt for a top quality race bike
800,00
If
you prefer resting in between biking days, feal free to include extra nights
at our basic tour, Randotrek will be happy to help you out with your personal
tour planning.
Please
submit our Tour Inquiry Form to
receive a tailored program and the total cost of tour (Randotrek Package +
accommodations + extra days and/or services).