We
will find below a selected group of our tours, with a short description...
but don't forget to have a look
We
have selected 6 ROUTES
over 200 km of unpaved roads and track allowing you the joy of stopping
to visit wine-cellars (Brunello
di Montalcino), olives press,
chees and honey
factories.
"On
the Trail of Brunello" 23 km - easy
- green
This itinerary unravles in Montalcino, in the province of Siena, world
famous for its exceptional red wine, Brunello di Montalcino, which,
in fact, can only be produced in this area. The ride ends with a cellar
visit and wine
tasting including a typical cold lunch
right
among the barrels of Brunello.
"Floating
on the "Creta"" 25 km - easy
- green
A primarily landscape excursion along the hills of the "crete senesi"
enveloped in the magical world of ravines and typical cypress trees
of the area.
"The
Orcia Canyon" 25 km - medium difficulty
- blue
The most exhilirating part of this tour is
the discovery of the view from Ripa Castle on the Orcia River Canyon:
a 200 metre drop!
"Hamlets
and Castles of Montalcino" 32 km - medium
difficulty - blue
Relaxing excurision immersed in the vineyards and in the medieval world
of Montalcino. Today we will discover the ancient hamlets and castles
w
hich
dot the surrounding hills.
"In
Search of the Mystery of "Ghino di Tacco"" 45
km - difficult - red
The long climb and the physical commitment which lead us to the medieval
fortress of Radicofani will be worth the stunning view enjoyed from
the 37 metre tall tower at the top of this rocky spur at the height
of 897 metres above sea level. This is definitely the most impressive
view in all of Tuscany.
"All
the Shades of Green" 31 km - very
difficult - black
This naturalistic route is completely immersed in the beechwood groves
on Monte Amiata. Discovering the "Eremo del vivo", a pitturesque
and romantic hermitage, is a moving experience.

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Val d'Orcia in Mountain Bike - Montalcino -
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