Enjoy the serenity and beauty of this lovely region
Pedal past some delightful scenery on this self-guided tour
Enjoy a variety of terrain, all conducive to fine cycling in Tuscany
Experience the verdant delights of Tuscany
Soak up the stunning scenery
Bike to the fortified city of Montalcino on day 3 and visit the 14th-century fortress
Bike up to Montalcino and be rewarded with fantastic views
Experience a rich heritage and wonderful culture in the Tuscany region of Italy

Bike Tours Tuscany: Self-guided ride through the Val D’orcia

Duration
8 days
Site savings
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From
$915 USD

Visit the natural, artistic and cultural treasures of the UNESCO World Heritage area of Val d'Orcia, on an 8-day self-guided cycle tour of Tuscany. This lovely area of gently rolling hills and quintessential Tuscan towns and villages is a cyclist's dream and on this tour you can travel at your own pace through the wonderful region, discovering all it has to offer on a relaxing bicycle tour. Starting and ending in the charming medieval town of Buonconvento, you will spend 8 leisurely days enjoying beautiful Tuscany and benefitting from the tour operator's extensive local knowledge that has created a tour of diversity and pleasure.

  • Category
    Cultural & Historical
  • Type
    Self-Guided
  • Duration
    8 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    3 - Intermediate
  • Activity Level
    3 - Active
  • Elevation
    2 - Moderate
  • Terrain
    Agricultural
  • Distance
    111.8 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    18.6 miles
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  • Where does the tour start and end?

    The tour starts and ends in Buonconvento, Italy where you will be collected from the train station.

    Pisa (PSA), Florence (FLR) and Bologna (BLQ) airports have regular international and low-cost flights.

    Florence airport (FLR) has regular international flights. Several low cost carriers serve Pisa (PSA) and Bologna (BLQ).

    From Florence airport (FLR), take the bus to Santa Maria Novella train station and then a train to Buonconvento (change in Siena).

    From Pisa airport (PSA), take the train to Buonconvento (with 2/3 changes, depending on time. You always have to change at Pisa Centrale).

    From Bologna (BLQ), take a bus to Bologna Centrale train station then a train to Buonconveto (change in Florence and in Siena).

    Check train timetables on www.trenitalia.com.

  • How many days is the tour? How many days cycling?

    The tour is 8 days long with 6 days cycling.

  • What's the tour like?

    This tour is classified as a moderate trip on hilly terrain, with very little shade on roads and with a daily climb of 350 to 750m (1148-2460ft). The rides follow mostly well-asphalted country lanes and smooth turf roads (approx. 35% of the time) with very little traffic. More traffic near larger towns as you would expect.

  • What days are available for the tour?

    You can start on any day of the week, subject to availability, between March 26th and October 31st