Tuscany Bicycle Tours

Introduction

Tuscany is renowned throughout the world for its art, history, wonderful architecture and beautiful landscapes. Florence is known as the cradle of the Renaissance. Tuscan wines have legendary status. It is a region where the past and present coexist to a remarkable degree.

Situated in central Italy, bordered by the regions of Emile Romagna, Le Marche, Umbria and Lazio, Tuscany is a region of rolling hills, mountains and rugged coastlines. Handsome palaces testify to the region’s wealth while medieval town halls bear witness to a long-standing tradition of democracy and self-government. Independent Tuscans are fiercely proud of their ancestry which they trace back to the Etruscans.

The Tuscan countryside is in many respects a cyclist’s dream – a heady mix of vineyards, olive groves, poplars and cypresses, rolling hills and charming hill towns steeped in atmosphere and tradition. Tuscans have a tradition of cycling, so cyclists are held in esteem and treated with courtesy by other road users.

It would be well worth visiting Tuscany just to enjoy the food and drink for which the region is justifiably famous. Tuscans love to cook – and locally produced fruity olive oils, pecorino (sheep’s) cheese, and truffles feature widely on the menus. The vineyards of Tuscany yield Brunello, Chianti Classico and Vino Nobillo.

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Map of the Region

You may find it helpful to view and print off a copy of the regional map and cross reference with the description.

Tuscany Route Map

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Tuscany Biking Routes

Route	Start	Finish	Route options	En route
A	SIENA	San Gimignano		Colle di Val d'Elsa; Monteriggioni; Chianti
B	San Gimignano	Marina di Bibbona		Volterra; Montecatini Val di Cecina; Metalliferous Hills
C	Marina di Bibbona	Marina di Bibbona		Montescudaio; Guardistallo; Monteverdi Marittimo; Castagneto Carducci
D	Marina di Bibbona	Massa Marittima		S.Vincenzo; Venturina; Suvereto; Montioni
E	Massa Marittima	Monticiano		Lago Accesa; Ghirlanda; Montieri; Chiusdino
F	Monticiano	SIENA		Belagaio; Montagnola
G	Monticiano	Montalcino		River Merse valley; St Antimo
H	SIENA	Montalcino		Ville di Corsano; Buonconvento; Monte Oliveto Abbey; St Antimo
I	Montalcino	Montepulciano		S. Quirico d'Orcia; Pienza;Montisi; Catelmuzio; Radicofani; Sarteano
J	Montepulciano	Montepulciano		Monticchiello; Pienza; La Foce; Bagno Vignoni; Petroio
K	Montepulciano	Monte San Savino		Terme di Rapolano; Val di Chiana
L	Montepulciano	Cortona		Val di Chiana; Lake Trasimeno
M	Monte San Savino	SIENA		San Luciano; Val d'Ambra; Castelnuovo B.ga
N	Monte San Savino	Cortona		Val di Chiana; Foiano; Pozzuolo; Lake Trasimeno
N	Cortona	Monte San Savino		Val di Chiana; Foiano
O	Cortona	Cortona		Lake Trasimeno; Val di Chiana
P	Cortona	SANSEPOLCRO		Alto Tevere Umbro; Città di Castello; Monte Santa Maria Tiberina
Q	SANSEPOLCRO	SANSEPOLCRO		Anghiari; Città di Castello; Montedoglio; La Verna

Note:

Towns above in CAPITALS are Trailhead towns.

^ = Public transport option available for part or all of route

* = Route can be divided into two shorter options (with an additional overnight)