Bike Tours Tuscany
San Gimignano, Tuscany
Your Bike tours in Tuscany are on quiet roads as there are no bicycle touring routes in Tuscany to explore. You will fall in love with the scenic landscape covered with red poppies in the spring or sun flowers in the autumn. The roads you cycle are lined by cypress and olive trees, vineyards too, and long winding hilly climbs lead to wonderful stone villages. Italian drivers are fast, yet generally gently around cyclists as there are many on the roads
There are several districts you can bike tour in Tuscany which may be combined to form a longer routes.
Southern Tuscany
Start your Bike tour in Tuscany by cycling in Chiusi with sweeping views of the area, its located on the main train route from Rome. Cycle to Cortona, made famous in many movies and television shows and a great overnight location.
Cycle to Montepulciano, home to great wines and many historic buildings. Easy cycling brings you to Pienza and San Quirico d’Orcia, both worth a stop to investigate. Your bicycle touring then brings you to Montalcino, after a long 6 km climb. But stop here to explore the castle, and many streets. Then its on to the historic town of Murlo as you bike tour through the Tuscan hills, before arriving in Siena, Chianti.
This is the center of the Tuscany region which lies between Florence and Siena. The main street of Siena within the city walls is a meandering pedestrian walkway flanked by shops which opens up into City Hall and Piazza del Campo. The town at city hall is worth the climb for outstanding views of the region. The weekly market is absolutely huge with everything from shoes to food for sale.
Your bike tour in Tuscany now takes you north to Monteriggioni, an impressive hilltop fortress. Continue through the town of Colle di Val d’Elsa and start climbing the hill to San Gimignano. This medieval town does not permit cars on its streets which receives plenty of daytime visitors. Spend the evening the see the stone building night lit. From San Gimignano make an easy day trip to historic Volterra, site of Roman ruins.
Continue your bike tour in Tuscany by traveling to Radda, a interesting stone village again with no cars permitted along its streets. Great for an overnight stay.
Continue your bike in tour in Tuscany the vine covered Tuscan hills to Greve and on to Florence. You will find that there is lots of traffic in Florence itself. You will want to see the fabulous art galleries and famous Ponte Vecchio.
Northern Tuscany and Florence
Departing Florence on your Tuscany bicycle tour and heading to the west is fairly flat with lots of small towns until you reach Lucca. This is the gem of the region, with walls so wide there is a bicycle route around the 4 kilometers loop (2.5 miles) around the city. Inside a medieval city with shops, restaurants, churches.
It’s a short 29 km (18 miles) cycle lined with cypress trees from Lucca to Pisa to see the famous leaning tower and duomo (cathedral) inside the city walls. Continue your bicycle tour north along the Mediterranean coast to the home of Pinocchio.
Your bike tour in Tuscany will be the envy of your friends.
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