Italy - Maremma area of Tuscany
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Get off the beaten trail but remain in Tuscany? Yes, it is possible in the Maremma region in western Tuscany and this trip brings you all that. The trip does start in the famous hilltop town of Pienza but the remaining villages are not quite as famous as the other Tuscany, but the area is no less interesting for cycling! The ancient hot springs and thermal baths along the way allow for you to relax as did the Romans, but for you after a day on your bike! You will find delicious wines, excellent lodging, and a seaside finish and at the end you will have seen a part of Tuscany that others rarely visit! The hilly terrain makes this tour somewhat challenging!
What do people say? "I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed the bike trip in Maremma. As usual in Tuscany, there was good weather, good food and good people. I liked that part of Tuscany because there was less tourists and less traffic. The Tuscan countryside was beautiful. The best ride was on the last day from Scansano to Talamone, mostly downhill with good views of the landscape. " Tom M - USA
Tour Details
General Tour Information
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights; note that a 4 night option is also available as well.
Dates: March 15-November 15. This is self-guided touring and offers total freedom of dates - you can choose whatever dates you wish. We can accomodate small parties of 2 persons up to large groups. Custom guided groups are possible for groups of 6 or more; please inquire.
Level 3 - Consistently hilly countryside with mostly hilltop finishes; challenging terrain can be moderated or made more challenging by daily mileage.
Options
Ride options - longer/shorter
Florence/Rome addons
Custom tours for groups
Local Coordinator
Marco and Giuliana are our on site experts, they live in Tuscany and will meet you for orientation on arrival day as well as provide emergency support throughout your trip.
Customer Comments
"I wanted to write and let you know how marvelous out trip to Tuscany was and thank you for arranging such a wonderful biking tour. Giuliana and Marco were terrific and made sure we had everything we needed. The route maps were easy to follow, our hotels were terrific and the bikes satisfactory for our Tuscany adventure!! "
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Julie S./USA
Itinerary
Click on a day to see that days itinerary.
DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7
Day 1 | Arrival Day - we will meet you at your hotel in Pienza. Arrive by train at Chiusi and either bus or taxi to hotel.
We'll meet you at Pienza, the purest Renaissance town in the world (you will arrive by the train to Chiusi-Chianciano station, a major stop on all the Rome-Florence lines). Your charming hotel overlooks the val d'orcia. Pienza is a rare masterpiece: entirely rebuilt between 1459 and 1462, it was the brainstorm of Pope Pius II and today is memorable not only for its architectural purity but also for its exquisite food shops. As you stroll through the pristine streets, you might decide to stock up on truffle-flavoured cheese, wild herbs or other delicacies to take home or to use for an informal dinner with a bottle of Chianti wine. Or maybe you'd rather reward yourself with some ice cream at our favorite gelateria. Dinner on your own. .
Relais Il Chiostro
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Corso Rossellino, 26
Relais Chiostro di Pienza is situated in the heart of Pienza, a Renaissance city planned by Rosselli...
Day 2 | San Casciano Bagni. Distance 53 km.
From Pienza: Today is a complete countryside cycling tour; for the first 15km you will ride downhill and after along an easy rolling terrain. You will come to the enchanting medieval village of Radicofani that dates to the year 1200. This is a great lunch stop, and then after you can continue to the hillside town of Celle Sul Rigo and then San Casciano Bagni and its hot springs with 42 springs, and an average temperature of 42°C; and a daily delivery of 5.5 million litres (third in Europe)! The spa is very old and in the town there is an impressive renaissance era town hall. Lodging in a very charming 'Agriturismo'. Breakfast included; dinner on your own. (B)
Agriturismo La Crocetta
San Casciano dei Bagni
"La Crocetta" is a small stone building built in 1935 and completely restored in 1992. The large ga...
Day 3 | Loop tour; Sarteano and Cetona; Distance 45 km.
Cetona is situated on the slopes of the mountain of the same name, the mount you will climb to get there! So, prepare for some hills today. Cetona retains the characteristic medieval design that consists of small alley ways and little roads that spiral and wind their way to the fortress. This is a must see town and worth the effort! Later you will also visit Sarteano and can take in the unique castle found there! Return to your same hotel in San Casciano Bagni - and maybe a visit to one of the baths?! Dinner on your own. (B)
Agriturismo La Crocetta
San Casciano dei Bagni
"La Crocetta" is a small stone building built in 1935 and completely restored in 1992. The large ga...
Day 4 | Ride to Sorano and finish in Sovana; Distance 51 km.
Today the ride is more challenging with the crossing of miniscule villages and borgos: Proceno, San Giovanni delle Contee and the ruins of a castle. In Sorano you will find barely more than a handful of ancient homes gathered around the fortress which is partly occupied by the fortezza/fortress: erected in the 16th century by the Orsini Family, the castle is one of the best surviving examples of Tuscan military architecture. As we know, the main function of any fortress is to protect against invaders, because of this we can see for miles from any window across the valley of the Etruscans. Lodging in Sovana at the Sovana hotel resort. Dinner on your own. (B)
Sovana Hotel and Resort
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Sovana
The beauty of a perfectly conserved medieval village, a one-of-a-kind view of the Tuscan hills and t...
Day 5 | Scansano and Pitigliano; finish in Scansano; Distance 45 km
Today after you have your breakfast at your leisure, you can start out and won't be long before arriving at Pitigliano - a pristine town of elegant palaces and surprisingly broad cobble stone streets. It is nicknamed Tuscany's 'Little Jerusalem' in honor of extremely active Jewish community lived here for centuries. One of the town's most interesting attractions are the wonderfully restored synagogue. Continuing on you pass the medival town on Montemerano and then on to Saturnia. Terme di Saturnia is a well known spa of sulphurous waters dating to Roman times. See the hot water falls over whitened rocks that create some natural hot pools. Then at your lodging point later in Scansano, Your accommodation is stylish B&B in town that occupies a totally redesigned building of 17th century. Have a taste of Morellino di Scansano wine of their production! (B)
La Morelliana B&B
Morelliana 4 roms, found in the heart of Maremma, a special and unique place, for details, charm, an...
Day 6 | Talamone Seaside; Distance 45 km.
Since your farmhouse is just outside of the town of Scansano, you can start with a short uphill ride to the town for the start of this cycling day. From there, ride on to Magliano in Toscano, a real hidden treasure of Maremma. All around this area are the vineyards of Sangiovese, the main grape of Morellino. You then reach Talamone, a small fishing village with an extended promontory overlooking the sea. There is an ancient Sienese castle and the Natural Park of Maremma. The view from the nearby lighthouse is spectacular and takes in the whole coast from the Argentario to Punta Ala. Enjoy a seafood dinner in town on your own tonight, we will make some excellent suggestions. Lodging at the Hotel Baia de Talamone. (B)
Hotel Baia de Talamone
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Talamone
A friendly and family atmosphere, a cheerfully decorated ambience and all the comforts of a modern h...
Day 7 | Departure Day - taxi to Grosseto for train connections
Departure after breakfast, at your leisure. Depending on your destination, we recommend a taxi to Grosetto for trains and international connections. We can help with add ons and other services. (B)
What's Included
Deluxe lodging 3 and 4 stars - double room with private bath, buffet breakfast daily, all luggage transfers from hotel to hotel, local emergency support throughout your tour during daylight riding hours, arrival orientation and bike set up, route maps, route cue sheets with suggestions for visitation and site information, all pre and post travel planning services and a package of pre-travel documents sent electronically to help you prepare for your trip. Bike rental is not included in the price but is available on all tours and is highly recommended, see bike tab for details.
All hotels in either the 3 and 4 star version or upgraded 4 star are superior hotels with excellent locations and amenities. See the information shown for each day in the Itinerary tab.
Lodging
Lodging on this tour is the same as that found in guided group tours costing $4000 and more!
Cycling in Tuscany is one of the best ways to experience this famously romantic countryside. Traveling from one famous village to another along small country roads, this bicycle tour can be adapted to your needs.
Accommodation: See the list of hotels in the Itinerary tab for the most up to date hotel information.
On the 3 and 4 star tour we include superior room categories, but occassionally suites are available for slightly higher rates, please inquire.
Options
Ride options - longer/shorter
Florence/Rome addons
Custom tours for groups
Tour Rates
Price Per person based on double occupancy: 1355 Euros per personSingle supplement (for a single occupancy room) when 2 or more persons traveling: 420 Euros
Solo supplement (traveling alone): TBD Euros.
Triples available in some locations, please inquire.
Upgrade Rates: please inquire.
Hybrid Bike Rentals are available for a supplement of 105 euros, please see the Bike Rental tab for all details about the bikes we offer. Road bikes are also available for 150 euros.
Private transfer Chiusi to Montepulciano : 67 euros up to 4 persons.(convert from euros)
Bike Info
Bike rentals are available for every tour. We offer top quality custom built hybrid and road bikes.
Note: pedals are flat or with clips; if you bring your own clipless pedals and shoes we can install them.
Bike: [Click for image and more details ] Custom hybrid; aluminum frame with carbon fork, Bikes come equipped with handlebar bag, lock, water bottle, gel saddle, tire repair kit, cycle computer. Hybrids are fitted with thin tires for better road performance. Rental rate is 105 euros for the tour.
Racing models also available see details . Rental rate is 140 euros for the tour.
Hilly terrain, rated as intermediate to advanced. All towns where lodging is located are perched hilltop villages.
A Cannondale tandem is also available for experienced tandem riders. Persons from 5 ft to 6-5 can be accommodated. Bike quality is top; averaging $1500 each retail.
Map & Profile
Photos From Maremma
Feedback: "Once again you planned a perfect cycle (on tandem) tour of Tuscany. San Casciano - what an incredible panoramic view from this small village - just awesome - lovely suite in that hotel. From there into the Maremma area- with quiet roads and breathtaking veiws. Sovana charming and very special. Scansano - health spa - just perfect (jacuzzis and indoor/outdoor pools). Then down to the sea - just wow!! Talamone and Porto San Stefano - How beautiful these sea ports are. We so enjoyed spending 2 nights in Hotels with outrides from there. The staff at the hotels were friendly and fun. Your suggestions of restaurants were excellent. I can Highly recommend this tour - to anyone who enjoys cycling - yes, there are many hills - beautiful vallys/lakes and we just love the villages we go through - people always greet you. Every day was special- every ride awesome!!!" - The Bards, South Africa
