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Experience the most beautiful tours to discover the amazing cultural and natural heritage of the Val d’Orcia
Breathtaking views, ancient towns and excellent wines: a land with a rich heritage, declared Unesco World Heritage site in 2004.
The Val d’Orcia is famous worldwide to the extent that visitors might think there is nothing new to discover.
On the contrary there is an unknown Val d’Orcia, off the beaten track, an untamed, wild land. This is where our guided tours of the Val d’Orcia will take you:
Radicofani and its surroundings, the quintessential medieval town offers emotions, suggestions and scenarios of extraordinary beauty. The via Francigena, the network of roads that went from Rome to Canterbury passes through Radicofani; with Valdorcia e-bike you can experience this unique historical insight. You will then visit Campiglia d’Orcia, Monte Cetona, Castiglioncello, San Casciano dei Bagni, the wonder of the Val d’Orcia from your e-bike.
I was lucky enough to be born in a wonderful land and I wish to share it with you
Nicolò
Your guide, Nicolò, was born and brought up in this area. He knows the valley like the back of his hand, it’s his home, and despite this he still searches for hidden corners and is eager to share his findings with the people and friends who visit his land.
Nicolò is not only an expert of the Val d’Orcia but also a certified mountain bike guide capable of assisting you and helping you with anything you need.
#1
ROUTE OF THE VIA FRANCIGENA
We will ride along a stretch of the Via Francigena, with Monte Amiata and the Val di Paglia on the right.
Meeting point: Valdorciaebike headquarters – 9:00am
Departure: 9.30am
Distance: 31,24 km
Altitude: min 274m. – max: 758m
Duration: 4h approx
Pedaling: 2h approx
ACTIVITY
Coffee break, or…
Scenic viewpoint: over Monte Amiata
Visit to the hamlet of Celle sul Rigo. Aperitif!
Radicofani: lunch together enjoying Tuscan cuisine.
#2
EROICA RACE IN VAL D'ORCIA
On the roads that the historic cycling race crosses in Val d'Orcia.
Meeting point: Torrenieri – 9:00am
Departure: 9.30am
Distance: 39,8 km
Altitude: min 275m. – max: 402m.
Duration: 5h approx
Pedaling: 4h approx
ACTIVITY
We approach Caparzo along the Via Francigena.
Refreshing stop at Buonconvento and visit of the small town.
Let's discover together the charming village of Lucignano
#3
DISCOVER MOUNT AMIATA
We will visit the water reserves of the Val d’Orcia, pedaling the beech forest of Mount Amiata.
Meeting point: Primo Rifugio – 9:00am
Departure: 9.30am
Distance: 35 km
Altitude: min 413m. – max: 1290m
Duration: 4h approx
Pedaling: 3h approx
ACTIVITY
PIETRINERI: visit to the cave of San Filippo
Coffee break
Visit to the springs of Vivo d’Orcia
Picnic with local products on Monte Amiata (on request)
Take a look at San Filippo.
#4
THE CYPRESSES ROAD
A path that will take us to admire one of the most photographed road in the world. On the way back, stop at the Pietraporciana nature reserve.
Meeting point: Valdorciaebike headquarters – 9:00am
Departure: 9.30am
Distance: 33,4 km
Altitude: min 361m. – max: 844m
Duration: 3h approx
Pedaling: 2h approx
ACTIVITY
Spectacular view of the cypress road, take the opportunity to take some photos.
Stop to admire the Lucciolabella nature reserve.
Refreshing break at Pietraporciana.
#5
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ROAD IN THE WORLD
The incredible scenery of the Valley, following the path of the Orcia river. Upon returning to Radicofani, visit the Fortress and Bosco Isabella.
Meeting point: Valdorciaebike headquarters – 9:00am
Departure: 9.30am
Distance: 32,2 km
Altitude: min 319m. – max: 840m
Duration: 4h approx
Pedaling: 3h approx
ACTIVITY
Panoramic point.
Coffe Break at Contignano.
View on the Crete dell'Orcia nature reserve.
Back to Radicofani: visit to the Bosco Isabella and the ancient Fortress.
#6
THE GLADIATOR ROAD
From Bagno Vignoni we continue to Pienza along the road where some of the most iconic scenes of the film The Gladiator were shot.
Meeting point: Bagno Vignoni – 9:00am
Departure: 9.30am
Distance: 35,2 km
Altitude: min 252m. – max: 499m
Duration: 4h approx
Pedaling: 3h approx
ACTIVITY
Visit to Vignoni Alta.
Coffe Break at San Quirco D'Orcia.
The small church of Vitaleta - not to be missed!
Pienza: Pieve di Corsignano.
Terrapille: the Tuscan set of the film Gladiator, mandatory to take at least one photo.
#7
TOUR TO SAN CASCIANO BAGNI
A tour for everyone: let's visit the village of San Casciano and its thermal baths.
Meeting point: Valdorciaebike headquarters – 9:00am
Departure: 9.30am
Distance: 31,2 km
Altitude: min 252m. – max: 770m
Duration: 4h approx
Pedaling: 3h approx
ACTIVITY
Coffe break at Celle sul Rigo.
Visit to the thermal baths and the historic center of San Casciano Bagni.
Before returning, some photos from the Poggio.
#8
FROM CYPRESSES TO VINEYARDS
The famous cypresses of San Quirico and then off towards Montalcino, among the rows of Brunello vines.
Meeting point: San Quirico D'Orcia – 9:00am
Departure: 9.30am
Distance: 31,6 km
Altitude: min 246m. – max: 596m
Duration: 4h approx
Pedaling: 3h approx
ACTIVITY
One of the most admired and photographed landscapes in the world: the Cypresses of San Quirico d'Orcia.
Visit to Montalcino. Refreshing stop and on request: wine tasting.
#9
MONTEPULCIANO E MONTICCHIELLO
From Montichiello to Pienza and then visit the magnificent Montepulciano, the pearl of the Renaissance.
Meeting point: Montepulciano – 9:00am
Departure: 9.30am
Distance: 36,6 km
Altitude: min 317m. – max: 629m
Duration: 4h approx
Pedaling: 3h approx
ACTIVITY
First stop to visit the church of San Biagio, designed by the architect Sangallo.
Coffe Break and visit at Monticchiello.
Historic center of Pienza and visit to the Pieve di Corsignano.
From Porta di Bacco to Piazza Grande: visit to Montepulciano. On request: visit with tasting in a historic cellar.
#10
FIGHINE AND CAMPORSEVOLI
Departure from San Casciano Bagni with a visit to Camporsevoli and the Castle of Fighine.
Meeting point: San Casciano Bagni – 9:00am
Departure: 9.30am
Distance: 36,6 km
Altitude: min 309m. – max: 837m
Duration: 4h approx
Pedaling: 3h approx
ACTIVITY
First stop to visit the small village of Camporsevoli.
Panoramic view of Umbria.
Visit to the Podernovo winery with wine tasting upon request.
The Castel of Fighine
#11
EROICA TOUR IN CHIANTI
Tour on the roads of the mythical cycling race: the Eroica.
Meeting point: Pianella – 9:00am
Departure: 9.30am
Distance: 38,8 km
Altitude: min 218m. – max: 534m
Duration: 5h approx
Pedaling: 4h approx
ACTIVITY
First stop to visit the small village of Vagliagli
Visit the Sculpture Park.
Visit to Brolio Castle with wine tasting upon request.
#12
The FORTRESSESS OF THE VAL D'ORCIA
Discovering the medieval fortresses of the valley
Meeting point: Gallina – 9:00am
Departure: 9.30am
Distance: 34,8 km
Altitude: min 230m. – max: 540m
Duration: 5h approx
Pedaling: 4h approx
ACTIVITY
First stop to visit the Rocca di Tentennano and the small village of Rocca d'Orcia
Visit to Castiglione d'Orcia and his Fortress.
We admire the view and take advantage of the stop for our photo-shots