Trans Tuscany

Trans Tuscany

The mecca of Italian cycling, Tuscany is the ultimate destination for the keen cyclist

The quintessential Italy, Tuscany is famous for hilltop towns, Chianti, cypress trees, great food and the ultimate in Italian style. But it’s also home to some of the most spectacular cycling in Europe.

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Details

Next Departure

October 15th 2023

From

USD $4,495

Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Non-Rider Friendly

No

Rental Bike

USD $500

Ride Program

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Overview

Tuscany is the perfect destination for a classic Thomson trip — stunningly beautiful rides, great climbs, wonderful hotels, and arguably the best food, wine and coffee in Europe.

Your journey starts in the medieval town of San Gimignano with it’s impressive 14 towers, each a symbol of past wealth. From San Gimignano you’ll ride to the hilltop town of Volterra and into the world-famous Chianti region. Chianti is home to the legendary Eroica bike race and you’ll get the opportunity to test your gravel riding skills on the official strade bianche climb to Castello di Brolio. From Chianti you’ll head south over the Crete Senesi to the medieval town of Pienza and a ride to Montalcino, home of the famous Brunello di Montalcino wine. The trip concludes with the climb to Southern Tuscany’s highest peak, Monte Amiata.

Join us in Tuscany for an unforgettable experience and some of the best bike riding Europe has to offer!


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The guides, the views, the food, the cycling… all spectacular!!! So professional. Booked as a 60th birthday present to myself and brought my 22 year ...

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This was a great trip. It restored my enthusiasm for cycling. The riding was challenging, but not impossible. Riding a section of L’Eroica was an ...

Linda Taylor, UK — 2022

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Great organization, great rides, great hotels great food - what more could you ask for?

Tom Barberi, USA — 2022

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Itinerary

Day Description Distance Elevation Hotel
01 Benvenuti in Toscana Hotel Pescille
02 Volterra Hotel Pescille
03 Into Chianti Hotel CDH Radda
04 The Chianti Hills Hotel CDH Radda
05 Through the Crete Senesi to Pienza Hotel Il Chiostro di Pienza
06 Montalcino Hotel Il Chiostro di Pienza
07 The Queen Stage: Monte Amiata Hotel Il Chiostro di Pienza
08 Arrivederci!
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Day 1

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Benvenuti in Toscana

Your trip starts at Florence Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel in the medieval town of San Gimignano.

After lunch, orientation meeting and bike build-up, you’ll head out for your first ride through the rolling Vernaccia vineyards that surround San Gimignano.

Day 2

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Volterra

The magnificent, walled mountaintop town of Volterra is the main highlight of today’s ride.

To get to Volterra you’ll head into some rugged terrain in the beautifully remote region of Tuscany between Castagno and Villamagna. At the 40km (25 miles) mark you’ll see the medieval walls of Volterra perched high on the hill above you, signalling the start of the steep 5km (3 miles) climb from the valley floor to the town gates. Ride through the town gate into the medieval town and stop at one of the magnificent plazas for a coffee or a gelato (or both!).

From Volterra enjoy the sweeping descents, then a wonderful ride through the Castelvecchio Natural Reserve back to the hotel in San Gimignano.

Day 3

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Into Chianti

From the famous white wine Vernaccia vineyards around San Gimignano today’s ride takes you into the famous red wine vineyards of Chianti.

Leaving your hotel in San Gimignano, you’ll head east through the Val d’Elsa and Val di Pesa. The bridge over the Pesa river in Bargino marks the start of the long climb to the world-famous Chianti region. The climb tops out in Castellina in Chianti and from there the road rolls through the typical Tuscan oak forests before reaching your hotel in Radda in Chianti.

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Climbs

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Climbs

Category Climb Day Difficulty Length Ele. Gain Av. Grade
2 Volterra (from Prato d’Era) 02 59 7.7%
2 Castellina in Chianti (from Tavernelle) 03 26 2.8%
3 Sugame (from Greve in Chianti) 04 34 4.8%
2 Badia a Montemuro (from Dudda) 04 46 5.2%
2 Badia a Coltibuono (from Cavriglia) 04 42 5.1%
3 Castello di Brolio (from SP408 Junction) 05 27 4.3%
3 Montalcino (from Via Cassia) 06 31 4.5%
2 Poggio Rosa (from Amiata) 06 41 5.2%
3 Pienza (from Prugnano) 06 31 5.6%
HC Monte Amiata (from Castel del Piano) 07 107 7.3%
3 Pienza (from Prugnano) 07 31 5.6%
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Dates & Prices



Date Booking Status Availability Price / Per Person Single Supplement Non-rider Discount
2023
Oct 15 - 22
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    Trip Hotels

    Hotel Pescille

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    Hotel CDH Radda

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    Hotel Il Chiostro di Pienza

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    What's Included

    What's Included What's Not Included
      Accommodations & Meals arrow
    • 8 days / 7 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All dinners
    • Sit-down lunch on the 1st day
    • Picnic lunches during the rides
    • Transportation arrow
    • Pick up and drop off at Florence Airport
    • All transportation during the trip
    • All luggage & bike box transfers
    • Cycling Support arrow
    • 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
    • Experienced bike mechanic
    • Park Tools Toolkit
    • Daily ride gpx files provided
    • Nutrition during the ride arrow
    • Energy bars, gels and sports drink
    • Variety of snacks and local specialties for picnic lunches
    • Bottled water
    • Post-ride recovery food
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities
    What's Included
      Accommodations & Meals arrow
    • 8 days / 7 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All dinners
    • Sit-down lunch on the 1st day
    • Picnic lunches during the rides
    • Transportation arrow
    • Pick up and drop off at Florence Airport
    • All transportation during the trip
    • All luggage & bike box transfers
    • Cycling Support arrow
    • 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
    • Experienced bike mechanic
    • Park Tools Toolkit
    • Daily ride gpx files provided
    • Nutrition during the ride arrow
    • Energy bars, gels and sports drink
    • Variety of snacks and local specialties for picnic lunches
    • Bottled water
    • Post-ride recovery food
    What's Not Included
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities

    Travel details - airport departures

    Pick-up/Drop-off Info

    Arrival

    Pickup Location Time

    Florence Airport

    9:00am

    OR

    Hotel Palazzo Castri 1874

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    9:00am

    Departure

    Drop Off Location Time

    Florence Airport

    9:30am


    Rental Bikes

    Frame

    Felt FR Advanced

    Groupset

    2023 SRAM Force AXS 12-speed

    Weight

    7.7kg (size 53)

    Wheels

    Reynolds AR46 DB Custom

    Chainrings

    48x35

    Cassette

    10-33

    Sizes

    47, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61

    Price

    USD $500

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