TERRE DI SIENA by bike
An intense and rewarding way of experiencing the beauty of the "Terre di Siena" is on the saddle of a bicycle. The unique landscape and its varied colours, splendid views, works of art and architecture, all enhanced by the incredible light that is typical to this area of Tuscany, are best enjoyed by bike.
The GC Val di Merse and Orso on Bike have prepared a biking holiday that will take you from the unexpected beauty of the Val di Merse to the romantic Val d'Orcia. Carefully chosen accommodation awaits participants after special excursions to famous locations, using little known roads and paths in all safety. A series of wine and food stops complete the package to create an unforgettable holiday.
PROGRAMME
Day One
Afternoon arrival in Val di Merse. Guests settle at B&B Palazzo a Merse and meet the guides, receive material and a short briefing. Dinner at "Il Mulino".
Day Two
8.30 breakfast before leaving for the first day trip "In San Galgano's Footsteps": an excursion into the medieval and natural world of San Galgano (circa 46 km). Medium difficulty.
Day Three
8.30 breakfast before setting off on "Romanesque Montagnola" (circa 45 km). Medium difficulty.
Stops at the various Romanesque parish churches in the Sienese woodlands.
Expected return to Palazzo a Merse at 13.00.
Free afternoon. Facultative visit to Siena.
Day Four
8.00 breakfast and departure for Montalcino (circa 55 km). A detailed map is provided and the participants are free to make their own way in their own time. Scheduled afternoon arrival at Castelnuovo dell'Abate, a medieval hamlet close to Montalcino. Guests are accompanied to their apartments. On request, dinner in a local restaurant can be booked.
Day Five
9.00 breakfast and departure for the excursion "The Brunello Trail" (circa 30 km) Medium/easy.
Visit and tasting at a prestigious wine cellar where Brunello di Montalcino is produced. Lunch in the cellar itself.
Guests are free to make their own dinner arrangements.
Day Six
9,00 breakfast and off to discover "The Pearls of the Val D'Orcia" (circa 45 km). Medium difficulty. Includes Bagno Vignoni, the beautiful city of Pienza (with a Pecorino cheese tasting) and San Quirico d'Orcia.
Day Seven
Free day for expeditions, or a visit to the city of Montepulciano.
Day Eight
Morning or afternoon departure.ACCOMMODATION:
Both the B&B Palazzo a Merse and the Casa dell'Orso apartments are structures that have been selected because they specialise in welcoming cycling tourists. They offer specific services e.g. bicycle recovery and transport, repairs, maps, clothes washing facilities, route suggestions and so on. The warm welcome from the owners, the great price:quality ratio and, above all the passion for the world of bicycles, will definitely add value to this unique trip in Terra di Siena.To reach the B&B Palazzo a Merse from Florence, exit at FIRENZE-CERTOSA and take the FIRENZE-SIENA motorway; at SIENA follow signs for GROSSETO on the S.S.223 SIENA-GROSSETO. Exit after roughly 9 km at ORGIA; B&B Palazzo a Merse is on the left after 1 km.
SUGGESTED PERIOD : April to November - Ideal number of participants: 6 - 12
Hire great mountain bikes and cross bike.Weekend packages created on request.
La Val d'Orcia in Mountain Bike - Montalcino -
INFO + 39 347 0535638 FAX +39 0577 835545 bike@bikemontalcino.it
