From the Provence of the Popes to the Luberon – Self-guided
Duration: 8 days and 7 nights
Starting at
per person
Duration
14 nights
Level
4 - Advanced - hilly and mountainous - 50 to 90 km
Tuscany is a dream destination! Life is good in this Italian region, where every mile you travel reveals a hamlet even older and more picturesque than the last, and every turn of the road unveils a postcard-perfect landscape. Amid vineyards, villages, and valleys, you’ll discover Tuscany from the vantage point of its charming hilltop villages, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in its simple yet flavorful cuisine that showcases the quality of local ingredients.
From Montepulciano to San Vincenzo, via Siena and the Island of Elba, art and history come together wherever you look. And what better way to explore them than on two wheels!
air travel for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle with Air Transat;
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
the bus transfer scheduled for Day 14;
14 nights in a three- or four-star hotel, based on double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 3 dinners;
air travel for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle with Air Transat;
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
the bus transfer scheduled for Day 14;
14 nights in a three- or four-star hotel, based on double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 3 dinners;
equipment, such as a bicycle
travel and cancellation insurance
equipment, such as a bicycle
travel and cancellation insurance
Montreal-Trudeau/Rome-Fiumicino
Rome-Fiumicino/Montreal-Trudeau
For groups of 12 or more cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Route difficulty rating: 4
fairly difficult route;
hilly and mountainous;
relatively steep climbs; 50 to 90 km.
Montreal-Trudeau/Rome-Fiumicino
Rome-Fiumicino/Montreal-Trudeau
For groups of 12 or more cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Route difficulty rating: 4
fairly difficult route;
hilly and mountainous;
relatively steep climbs; 50 to 90 km.
Check out the elevation changes along this route and plan your upcoming trip with all the information you need. Please note that the elevation changes are provided for informational purposes only and may not always reflect actual conditions on the ground.
Day 1
Arrival in Rome and transfer to Arezzo (3.5 hours).
Day 2
Rest day or loop via Palazzo del Pero, Castaglion Fiorentino, and Rigutino. Alternative route via Alpe di Poti, Passo di Monte Dogana, Santa Cristina, and Colle Secco (46–72 km).
Day 3
Arezzo, Monte San Savino, Lucignano, Foiano della Chiana, Camucia, Cortona. Loop via Castello di Gargonza (60–74 km).
Day 4
Cortona, Petrignano del Lago, Pozzuolo, Acquaviva, Montepulciano. Loop via Castiglione del Lago (41 or 61 km).
Day 5
A day off or a loop via Pienza, San Quirico d’Orcia, and Monticchiello. A loop via Castelmuzio, San Giovanni d’Asso, and Torrenieri (49–81 km).
Day 6
Montepulciano, Trequanda, Asciano, Vescona, Arbia, Siena. Loop via Chiuzure (68–86 km).
Day 7
Day off.
Day 8
A rest day or a loop route via Quercegrossa, Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti, Pianella, and Ponte a Bozzone. Alternative route via Gaiole in Chianti, Rietine, La Madonna di Brolio, and Bossi (64–82 km).
Day 9
Siena, Volte Basse, Sovicille, Pievescola, Casole d’Elsa, Volterra (68 km).
Day 10
A day off or a loop route via Castel San Gimignano, San Gimignano, Castagno, and Prata d’Era (66 km).
Day 11
Volterra, Saline di Volterra, Ponteginori, Guardistallo, Casale Marittimo, Bibbona, San Giusto, San Vincenzo (62 km).
Day 12
Free day or loop tour on Elba Island (ferry fees not included) (43–109 km).
Day 13
A day off or a loop route via Castagneto Carducci, Sassetta, Suvereto, Cafaggio, and Campiglia Marittima (53 km).
Day 14
Transfer from San Vincenzo to Rome (3 hours 30 minutes).
Day 15
Transfer to Rome Airport and return to Montreal.
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