Days 1-2 sovana

Meet in Orvieto  Picnic in San Casciano dei Bagni, long acclaimed for its therapeutic thermal waters  Pedal along quiet rolling roads past vineyards and farmland, accompanied by views of Monte Amiata—an extinct volcano and Tuscany’s highest peak  Explore the hilltop village of Sorano, known for its rich Etruscan history and volcanic tufa  After tacking hearty climbs, take in some of the region’s premier vistas  Visit the noteworthy Ildebranda Tomb, an Etruscan necropolis  Get to know Pitigliano, a medieval town steeply stacked on a rock outcrop and connected by a 16th-century aqueduct  Stroll through breathtaking Sovana with a local expert, who shares with you the town’s history and gems.

Days 3-4 scansano

Pedal through wide-open land crisscrossed by vineyards and dotted with an occasional farmhouse  Walk along the well-preserved medieval walls of Magliano in Toscana  Soak your muscles in Saturnia Hot Springs, like Etruscans and Romans did centuries ago Visit the Romanesque church of San Bruzio, set amid a vast olive grove  Savor the region's Morellino di Scansano wine at a local vineyard Explore the quaint village of Scansano, where time seems to stand still.

Days 5-6 capalbio

Get a feel for Italy’s Wild West as you pedal through seaside flatlands and sail along some exhilarating downhill stretches  Enjoy the coastal breeze as you ride past Maremman farms and grain fields  Explore the Gaudi-inspired open air museum of the American/French sculptor Niki de Saint Phalle  Lounge on the beach and snack on a delicious panini when you're hungry  Take a dip in the azure waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1

• Levels 1 to 3  3 Route Options Available
• 14, 28, 34 miles
• 0 - 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
• 0 - 500 feet 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.