Postcard Southern Tuscany - Cycling Cortona to Siena

by BikesPlus Travel
Region
Tuscany
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Starting in Cortona - made famous by Frances Mayes in her book "Under the Tuscan Sun" - this self-guided tour covers a stunning part of Tuscany. You will cycle through the stunning Val d'Orcia, recognized by UNESCO as a "World Heritage Landscape" for its unique blend of human and natural environments. With three 2-night stays, this is a relaxed cycling holiday – with less packing and unpacking, you can take a day off if desired, or choose to explore each magnificent tour destination deeper. The tour ends in Siena where you may wish to spend an extra day or two. Of course, food and wine play an important role on this tour - homemade pasta, local cheese, the typical soups of Tuscany, as well as the renowned Brunello wine. Buon appetito!

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive today in Cortona

Arrive today in Cortona

Day 2: Loop ride to Trasimeno Lake and surrounding hills

64 km 715 m

D2

Loop ride to Trasimeno Lake and surrounding hills

Day 3: Bicycle to Montepulciano and Pienza

53 km 719 m

D1

Bicycle to Montepulciano and Pienza

Day 4: Loop ride in the Orcia Valley

35 km 642 m

D1

Loop ride in the Orcia Valley

Day 5: Bicycle to the wine town of Montalcino

54 km 979 m

D1

Bicycle to the wine town of Montalcino

Day 6: Loop ride to Bagno Vignoni and the Abbey of Sant Antimo

22 km 390 m

D1

Loop ride to Bagno Vignoni and the Abbey of Sant Antimo

Day 7: Bicycle to Siena

62 km 956 m

D2

Bicycle to Siena

Day 8: Tour ends in Siena

Tour ends in Siena

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Tuscany

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