Key Features of Their Service Hybrid Model: They maintain offices in both the USA (New York) and France (Nîmes, Tours, Lunel, and Mauguio). The USA office handles sales and customer relations, while the France offices manage logistics, equipment, and on-ground support. Self-Guided Pioneers: They describe themselves as pioneers in "self-guided" travel, providing travelers with GPS, detailed road books, and 24/7 bilingual support while allowing them to cycle at their own pace. Equipment: They own their own fleet of bikes (including SCOTT and Cannondale brands) and employ professional mechanics to maintain them. Official Partner: They are an official Tour de France premium tour operator (since 2009), offering VIP access and spectator packages.
Discover France has been crafting unforgettable self-guided bike tours and walking adventures for over 30 years.
This self-guided tour covers a small but stunning part of Tuscany. Discover the beauty of Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino and its famous Brunello wine, and Siena, as well as many little medieval villages on your ride every day. This is a relaxed tour with 2-night stays in 3 different towns, so you are not always packing. Food and wine are highlights of this trip! You will have the opportunity to taste the local homemade pasta pici, the local cheese pecorino, as well as typical appetizers bruschetta and crostini, while sipping great wine ! Embark on a trip through the enchanting landscapes of Tuscany, starting with the Horti e Leonini Garden in San Quirico d'Orcia and the historic town of Montepulciano. Continue to the thermal spa town of Bagno Vignoni, leading to the picturesque Castiglione d'Orcia with its imposing Rocca A Tentennano. Explore the renowned Brunello vineyards in Montalcino, visit the truffle village of San Giovanni d'Asso, and immerse yourself in the cultural richness of Siena, all while traversing the scenic Chianti hills.
Daily distance
22–55 km
Daily elevation
0–1,058 m
Duration
7 days
D-Score™
D2
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