Cycling Le Marche, Umbria and Tuscany

This 11 days cycling Tour in the ‘’Hidden Heart of Italy’’ is a wonderful cycling tour

Grade

Moderate

When

March - Oct

Accommodation

3  * Hotels

Price

From €1100

E Bike

€265

Trekking Bike

€175

Road bike

€250

From: €1,100

Description

Cycling Le Marche, Umbria, and Tuscany

Cycling Le Marche, Umbria, and Tuscany – Self-guided coast to coast
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Self-guided coast to coast Tour on an E-bike or Trekking bike

This 11 days cycling tour in the ‘’Hidden Heart of Italy’’ is a wonderful cycling tour because you cycle through 3 regions from the East coast of Marche all the way down to the West coast of Tuscany. This cycling tour is most of the time on asphalt which makes this cycling tour convenient to cycle. Only the climbs make this tour more moderate. On this tour, you will find rolling hills and on some days you can choose a short normal route or a longer route.

Your cycle tour starts at Fano in Marche with its nice beach and the narrow alleys of the historic city center. Visit the medieval and renaissance town of Urbino. You’ll get great views of the countryside of Umbria and the medieval town of Sant’Angelo. Your first bike day in Tuscany will be spent riding through the little villages. The next day you cycle an epic ride across the pre-Apennines Mountains. Get a great view of Lake Trasimeno and Chiana. On the next day, you will visit Pienza (the dream town of Pope Pius II) famous because of its architectural masterpieces. Another epic ride on the slopes of the ex-volcano Mount Amiata is on the program, passing through the olive groves. Your last cycle day is a relaxing and easy ride in the flatlands of the Maremma area to Argentario nearby the Tyrrhenian Sea,

Cycle the 3 regions coast to-coast Tour

  • Cycle from the slopes of Mt Amiata to the remote Maremma, a rural area once the core of the Etruscan Territories.
  • Montepulciano – one of the most beautiful hilltop towns of Italy, known since ancient times for its prestigious Vino Nobile wine. And taste some local wineries.
  • Views of the Adriatic Sea and the rolling hills.
  • A visit to the magnificent medieval and renaissance town of Urbino
  • Visit Mondavio, the Duke Palace of Urbino, and its historic town center.
Day 1
Check in
Check-in around 14.00 at your charming hotel in Fano. There will be a briefing and bike fitting. This day is pretty much dedicated to shopping and relaxation in the beautiful Roman town of Fano. Highlights of the Day: The nice beach and the narrow alleys of the historic city center. Special Event of the Day: A seafood dinner at La Quinta restaurant and a Moretta coffèe.
Day 2
Fano to Urbino 70 km
Your guide will meet you early this morning for breakfast to provide you with the route notes and transfer your luggage to the next hotel. Your first bike day from Fano will give you great views of the Adriatic Sea and the rolling hills. A visit to the magnificent medieval and renaissance town of Urbino- a place of architectural and artistic masterpieces your day ends in Urbino. Highlights of the Day: Views of the Adriatic Sea and the rolling hills. A visit to the magnificent medieval and renaissance town of Urbino- a place of architectural and artistic masterpieces. Ride details: Moderate – Difficult – 70 km (100% asphalt) with rolling hills and some big climbs. A longer route (90 km) is available. Special Event of the Day: Visit Mondavio, the Duke Palace of Urbino, and its historic town center.
Day 3
Urbino to Sansepolcro 50 km
On your second cycle day, you start from Urbino and visit towns and countryside, and the beautiful medieval town of Sant'Angelo in Vado. Highlights The Lamoli Hermitage and the descent from Bocca Trabaria to the Upper Tiber Valley to Sansepolcro. Ride details: Moderate – Difficult – 50 km (100% asphalt) rolling hills with a long climb to Bocca Trabaria pass. A longer route (70 km) is available. Special Event of the Day: The Lamoli Hermitage and the descent from Bocca Trabaria to the Upper Tiber Valley.
Day 4
Sansepolcro loop 63 km
This day is your first day in Tuscany you'll ride due to the nice little towns like the medieval Anghiari and the beautiful countryside of the Upper Tiber Valley. Alternatively, you can just have a day off in town. Do not miss the frescoes by Piero Della Francesca and Rosso Fiorentino in Sansepolcro, and a nice stroll in the narrow alleys of Anghiari.
Day 5
Sansepolcro - Cortona 75 km
Highlights of the Day: Today, experience an epic ride across the pre-Apennines Mountains that separate the Upper Tiber Valley from the Chiana Valley. Ride details: MODERATE – 75 km (1% gravel 99% asphalt) with rolling hills. A longer route (85 km) is available. Special Event of the Day: A fantastic descent to Cortona with vistas of Lake Trasimeno and Chiana. A glass of local wine in the wine bar on Cortona’s Corso.
Day 6
Cortona-Montepulciano 42km or 70km
Highlights of the Day: Views of Tuscan towns and countryside, and Montepulciano - one of the most beautiful hilltop towns of Italy, known since ancient times for its prestigious Vino Nobile wine. Ride details: MODERATE- 42 km (100% asphalt) featuring rolling hills with a big final climb to the town. A longer route (70 km) is available. Special Event of the Day: Visiting the town of Montepulciano and some of the local wineries.
Day 7
Montepulciano-Monticchiello-Pienza- Montepulciano 40 km or 70 km
Highlights of the Day: Views of Tuscan towns and countryside, and Pienza - the dream town of Pope Pius II, a place of architectural masterpieces where you can shop for ceramics and sample delectable Pecorino cheese. Ride details: MODERATE - 40 km (20% dirt, 80% asphalt) with rolling hills. A longer route (70 km) is available. Special Event of the Day: Visiting the town of Pienza.
Day 8
Montepulciano - S Fiora 70km or 80 km
Highlights of the Day: An epic ride on the slopes of the ex-volcano Mt Amiata, passing through olive groves and durum wheat fields to the chestnut woods of Amiata. Ride details: DIFFICULT – 70 km (100% asphalt) with rolling hills. A longer route (80 km) is available. Special Event of the Day: A beautiful exploratory walk to the Peschiera gardens in S. Fiora.
Day 9
Fiora-Maremma 50km - 70km
Highlights of the Day: Another fantastic descent! Cycle from the slopes of Mt Amiata to the remote Maremma, a rural area once the core of the Etruscan Territories. Ride details: The level is easy – 50 km (100% asphalt) and gently rolling. A longer route (70 km) is available. Special Event of the Day: A soak in the hot springs of Saturnia, a glass of Bianco di Pitigliano and a glass of Morellino di Scansano.
Day 10
Maremma area Argentario area 40km or 70km
Highlights of the Day: A relaxing, easy ride in the flatlands of Maremma to the scenic promontory of Mt Argentario in front of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Ride details: The level is easy – 40 km (100% asphalt), gently rolling to flat. A longer route (70 km) is also available. Special Event of the Day: A beautiful exploratory walk in the harbor of the old town.
Day 11
Departure
Departure day…..Time to say goodbye, a good flight back home, or else a pleasant stay in Tuscany. Transfers to the (on request) according to the time of your flight

Airport

  • Airport/
    The nearest airports to Fano are Rimini & Forli airports. Federico Fellini” International Airport is only 5 km away from Riccione.
  • Forli Airport is also known as Luigi Ridolfi. This airport lies 40 km away from Riccione. Forli airport is a popular hub for many tourist resorts around Riccione. Bologna, Florence, San Marino and many other towns on the Adriatic coast are easily accessible from the airport.
  • Bologna Airport lies six kilometres outside Bologna. There are two terminals but there is no train connection with the airport. There are buses that leave frequently to Bologna railway station. It is an important station in the Italian railway network with excellent connections.
  • Florence International Airport is named after one of the most famous Italians – Amerigo Vespucci. There is no train connection to the airport. From Florence railway station there are good connections to all kinds of cities in Italy. The airport lies only four kilometres away from Florence. Shuttle buses leave every 30 minutes. Florence airport is only 80 kilometres away from the airport of Pisa, Galileo Galilei.
    Trains

Train

  • The train station from Ancona to Fano is a ride of 1 hour and every 30 min their leaves a train to Fano and back.

 




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  • 10 Nights in boutique hotels, B & B, or Agriturismo from 1100 euro
  • Bike Tour presentation (welcome meeting and bike fitting)
  • Baggage transportation from hotel to hotel
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  • Admission to museums and archaeological sites
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  • Bike rental €175
  • E-bike €265
  • Road bike €250
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