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All meals included except 2 lunches and 1 dinner.

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Meet / Depart

Orvieto, Italy/Rome, Italy

Special Interest

Culture & History, Fine Wine & Cuisine, Geological Wonders, Horseback Ride, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Romance &/or Honeymoon, Swim

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Tuscany Maremma Biking

Tuscany & Maremma Biking

Please Note: This trip is currently only available as a Private Trip. Looking for a similar trip? See Tuscany Biking: North of Siena, Dalmatian Coast Biking, Slovenia/Italy Biking, and Sardinia & Corsica Biking. Or call 800-462-2848 to speak with a Trip Consultant.





From Val di Chiana to Coastal Tuscany
In southwestern Tuscany, rolling hills and vineyards meet striking landscapes of molded volcanic rock and stunning Mediterranean coastline. This beautiful corner of Italy is yours to discover on this Backroads journey that travels from inland Italia to the tranquil shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Pedal along quiet country roads past wine estates, shaded woodlands, endless rolling wheat fields and dramatic tufa cliffs. Explore marvelous medieval hilltop villages and taste the area's finest Morellino di Scansano. Learn about Etruscan archaeology and the traditions of Maremman cowboys. And after full days of riding, settle into charming hotels and savor hearty homespun cuisine.

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Days 1-2 sovana

Meet in Orvieto  Head to San Casciano dei Bagni, located on the slopes of Mount Cetona and named for its thermal springs that date back to Etruscan times  Pedal south into the Maremma along quiet rolling roads past vineyards and farmland, accompanied by views of Monte Amiata - an extinct volcano and Tuscany's highest peak  Hearty climbs give way some of the region's premier vistas Explore the hilltop village of Sorano, known for its rich Etruscan history and volcanic tufa  Stroll through breathtaking Sovana with a local expert, who shares with you the town's history and gems  Pedal the hills of Monte Civitella passing through sleepy hamlets and cool woodlands.

Days 3-4 scansano

Follow country lanes to the dramatic medieval town of Pitigliano, steeply stacked on cave-riddled tufa outcrop, surrounded on three sides by deep gorges and connected by a 16th-century aqueduct Pedal through wide-open land crisscrossed by vineyards and dotted with an occasional farmhouse Work up an appetite for a picnic feast and tasting of the region's renowned Morellino di Scansano wine Explore the quaint village of Scansano, where time seems to stand still Relax at the pool or indulge in a spa treatment at our country hotel.

Days 5-6 capalbio

Experience the quiet side of Tuscany as you pedal through coastal flatlands and sail along some exhilarating downhill stretches  Follow the coastline, past the Burano Lake Wildlife Reserve  Take a dip in the azure waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea Get lost in the maze-like passageways of tiny medieval Capalbio  Feast on buttera (the region's finest beef) at a festive farewell dinner.

Guest Trip Reviews

Overall, this one of my best trips with Backroads. I loved the Maremma area of Italy. I thought it was beautiful, and a great place to bike. The food and the accommodations were great. I loved the small little towns we stayed in...and all the inn keepers were very accommodating. The biking was tough but rewarding.
Adam Berkin - Basking Ridge, NJ

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Tuscany & Maremma Biking

A WARM WELCOME: Casual Inns

Sovana Hotel & Resort

Sovana (2 nights)
This atmospheric albergo, surrounded by olive trees, offers elegantly furnished rooms, exposed-beam ceilings and terra-cotta tile floors.

Antico Casale di Scansano
Antico Casale di Scansano

Scansano (2 nights)
Set in the Maremma countryside, this beautifully restored farmhouse features a spa, swimming pool, stables and a riding school, and cozy well-appointed guest rooms.

Fattoria Le Guardiole

Capalbio (1 night)
You'll feel right at home in the comfortable, elegantly decorated rooms of this inviting farming estate, set amid rolling hills and verdant vineyards.

Tuscany & Maremma Biking

Route Rating: Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours
10-20
miles
2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours
21-30
miles
5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours
31-40
miles
7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours
41-55
miles
9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours
56-75+
miles
11-13+
miles
Day 1
  • Levels 1 to 3 3 Route Options Available
  • 14, 28, 34 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 2 to 5  3 Route Options Available
  • 27, 51, 64 miles
  • 1500 - 3000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 2 to 3 3  Route Options Available
  • 27, 31, 38 miles
  • 1000 - 2500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Levels 3 to 5  3 Route Options Available
  • 34, 45, 64 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Levels 1 to 4  3 Route Options Available
  • 19, 37, 47 miles
  • 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • 11 miles
  • 500 feet elevation gain