Along the via Francigena in the lands of Siena
A day tour immersed in the Montagnola Senese, a site of community interest which is largely covered by evergreen oaks. During the ride, on dirt roads and paved, you will visit the 12th century hermitage of San Leonardo al Lago which houses beautiful frescoes by Lippo Vanni. Skirtting around the fairytale Castello della Chiocciola you will climb the hill overlooking the valley which is dominated by the intact city walls with 15 fortified towers of Monteriggioni, a bastion of the Republic of Siena:
‘’For just as at Montereggione the great towers
crown the encircling wall; so the grim giants
whom Jove still threatens when the thunder roars’’
(Dante, Inferno XXXI, 40-41)
Then ye shall press to the underlying romanesque complex millennial of Badia a Isola.
On the return journey the route winds along the vineyards of the Chianti Classico area.
DURATION
Half Day
DIFFICULTY
Easy
WHEN
from March to November
PRICE LIST (per person)
- 2 people : € 130
- 3 people : € 105
- 4/5 people : € 90
- 6 people : € 85
- 7/8 people : € 75
- 9/10 people : € 70
(tips not included)
- E-Bike hire, helmet, bags
- Bike Guide in English
- Transport e-bikes to and from departure point
YOU CAN ADD (to pay in Winery)
- Light lunch with tasting of 3 wines and extra virgin olive oil