Bartali's Tuscany Ride

Duration
7 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Intermediate
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

This special cycling holiday in the heart of Italy begins with Gino Bartali's epic route from Florence to Assisi, then explores Tuscany's most memorable countryside including L 'Eroica and Strade Bianche. Reliving Bartali's journey, the tour visits Bartali's Museum and rides the same route where he saved lives during WWII. The second part explores UNESCO sites in Val D'Orcia and Siena, including segments of L'Eroica and Strade Bianche.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Florence

Arrival in Florence

Day 2: Ponte A Ema - Cortona 105 km, 710 m

105 km 710 m

D3

Ponte A Ema - Cortona 105 km, 710 m

Day 3: Cortona - Assisi 47 km, 1100 m

47 km 1100 m

D1

Cortona - Assisi 47 km, 1100 m

Day 4: San Quirico - Montepulciano - San Quirico 44 km, 900 m

44 km 900 m

D1

San Quirico - Montepulciano - San Quirico 44 km, 900 m

Day 5: San Quirico - Montalcino - San Quirico 41,5 km, 950 m

41 km 950 m

D1

San Quirico - Montalcino - San Quirico 41,5 km, 950 m

Day 6: San Quirico - Castelnuovo Berardengo - Siena 66 km, 1000 m

66 km 1000 m

D2

San Quirico - Castelnuovo Berardengo - Siena 66 km, 1000 m

Day 7: Siena

Siena

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

B&B

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Tuscany

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