Florence, Siena and the Chianti

ROUTE PROFILE

 

• Total Length: 195/255 km
• Total vertical up: 3,180/3,970 m
• Terrain: 95% asphalt, 5% unpaved
• Train connection among the overnight stays: NO
• Possibility to shorten the itinerary by taking the train: NO

Heavy, with sloping landscapes dotted with steeper inclines, but not overwhelmingly so. The daily distance is about 40 kilometres. Though the daily routes are not too long, they can be strenuous, so we do recommend being in reasonably good physical condition for this tour.

 

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

 

1. Siena.

Arrival.

 

2. Siena–Radda in Chianti (45 km, elevation up 900 m).

From Siena you start to head north towards the beautiful village of Radda in Chianti. The remains of its ancient walls show the historical significance that this town had in the competition between Florence and Siena.

 

3. Radda in Chianti–Greve (40 km, elevation up 500 m).

The route brings you to Greve over the rounded hills with beautiful views.

 

4. Greve–Florence (40 km, elevation up 600 m).

Florence, capital of the region of Tuscany, spreads on the banks of the Arno, between the Adriatic and the Tyrrhenian seas, almost in the middle of the Italian peninsula. Two of the many artists associated with Florence are Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarroti.

 

5. Florence.

A full day to spend visiting Florence. The city is often considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and was long ruled by the Medici family. Florence is also famous for its magnificent art and architecture.

 

6. Florence–Colle Val D’Elsa (40 km by train + 25 km by bike, elevation up 480 m).

In the morning a short train transfer will bring you to Certaldo. From here you will then cycle further up to Colle Val D’Elsa.

 

7. Colle Val D’Elsa–Siena (40 km, elevation up 700 m).

From Colle Val d’Elsa you will cycle to the beautiful town of Siena, which is not only one of the most fascinating towns in Tuscany but it is also in a particularly beautiful position, with lovely surroundings.

 

8. Siena

Departure. Possibility either to book extra nights or to combine with following tours: Pisa–Florence (on demand) or Umbria (on demand).

 

 

PARKING

 

Siena: free parking in fenced parking place at approx. 1 km from the hotel, booking is compulsory.

 

INFOS

 

HOW TO REACH SIENA BY PLANE:

Siena is well connected (70–115 min.) with the following airports: Florence (FLR), Pisa (PSA).

 

LEVEL:

Challenging

 

DURATION:

8 days/7 nights

 

TOUR MODALITY:

Self-guided tour