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Day 5 Tuscany

Ruta ciclística

Detalles
49.99 mi
4,776 ft
Day 5

Biking Options:

Castellina Route: 24 Miles* (2,500' elevation gain)

Ceramiche Rampini Route: 38 Miles* (3,600')

Chianti Loop: 53 Miles (4,700')

Monteluco Challenge Route: 65 Miles (6,100')

*with shuttle

A quintessential Tuscan landscape provides your

backdrop today: well‐tended vineyards, olive groves,

oak woodland, and lots of ups and downs. Along the

way you'll have opportunities to experience some of

Chianti's most beloved towns, starting with ridgetop

Radda. In 1415, Radda became the capital of the

L'Antica Lega del Chianti (The Chianti League) and is

still known as a center for Chianti Classico wine

production. Explore town on foot for a close‐up look

at a variety of architectural styles, including Classical

Medici villas and homes constructed from castle ruins.

Fuel up with a mid‐morning caffe then hop on your

bike for a short ride along a rolling ridgeline.

Our next stop is Castellina, an enchanting hillside

village with a commanding view of the Pesa, Arbia and

Elsa River Valleys. Castellina served as a Florentine

army outpost until the fall of Siena in 1555, and its

military past can be seen in its old ramparts, fortress

and arcaded walkway, Via delle Volte. Stroll the

picturesque main thoroughfare, scouting out the

perfect spot for lunch on your own. Afterward, there

are plenty of gelato options. In need of a new biking

jersey? Now's your chance to get one emblazoned

with the Gallo Nero ("Black Rooster"), the ubiquitous

logo for Chianti Classico wines.

If you're ready for some downtime at the hotel, get a lift in the van. Otherwise, hop on your bike for an

exhilarating downhill past neat rows of Sangiovese

vineyards. You'll undoubtedly notice the striking

architecture along our route: Chianti's strict building

limitations mean that most structures look as they

have for centuries. Continue on to the family‐owned

Ceramiche Rampini, a great place to check out—and

purchase—ceramics hand‐painted in the Renaissance

tradition. Then return to our hotel through the Chianti

forest. Or if you've still got energy to burn, take on the

Monteluco Challenge, a well‐known training climb for

local cyclists.

Tonight we savor a farewell dinner at our hotel's cozy

restaurant and toast an unforgettable week. Buon

appetito! Lodging: Villa Curina Resort
Creada por
Johanna E

Ruta y desnivel

Segmentos

NombreDistanciaDiferencia de altitudPendiente media
Curina1.18 mi269 ft4.3 %
Strappo_Sp620.20 mi49 ft3.5 %
Pianella Bridge to Lecchi turnoff5.49 mi194 ft0.6 %
Super Lecchi2.26 mi758 ft6.3 %
bivio Lecchi to RADDA 6.60 mi758 ft2.0 %
Località to Lecchi1.40 mi449 ft6.0 %
Lecchi1.19 mi427 ft6.8 %
Lecchi Half0.62 mi240 ft7.3 %
San Sano - Lecchi0.58 mi190 ft6.2 %
Lecchi Opener1.03 mi325 ft6.0 %
Croce1.36 mi404 ft5.6 %
SALITA A RADDA DALLA CROCE0.35 mi79 ft4.3 %
MV Radda to Castellina6.60 mi381 ft0.6 %
Radda - Innesto SR2225.30 mi400 ft0.8 %
Climb to Castellina in Chianti0.52 mi125 ft4.5 %
Castellina to Rada6.86 mi-390 ft-0.5 %
Castellina in Chianti to Radda in Chianti6.34 mi-390 ft-0.3 %
Castellina in Chianti to Rada in Chianti6.43 mi-394 ft-0.1 %
SR420 --->NE0.96 mi128 ft2.5 %
Ridge Road to Village Sign2.66 mi-289 ft-2.1 %