Tour of Medieval Villages by MTB

Week End to discover the Valdinievole by MTB

Using secondary roads with little traffic, our guides will take you to the characteristic hills of Tuscany that surround Montecatini Terme and Valdinievole.
The first village we will reach is Buggiano Castello. A medieval gem, which, despite the very few residents, lives from history and tourism. Well-known, thanks to its microclimate, as the village of citrus fruits, it conceals magnificent private gardens between its walls that are open to the public only every two years. The second village is just a short distance away. Colle di Buggiano, thanks to its bars and restaurants, remains a rest station for travellers, a function acquired during the Middle Ages, when the Order of Malta founded a dormitory, a hospital and then a church that recalls its presence to this day with an enormous cross in front of the entrance.
Leaving the second village, our tour continues inside the wood. Cycling the magnificent trails that climb up the hill, we reach Cozzile. A beautifully preserved village, with the particular structure of fortified castle, made of narrow streets, small houses attached to each other and the central square with the water well. Located at a higher altitude than the other villages, looking out from Porta Nuova, we will enjoy an amazing view of Valdinievole. From there on, it will be all downhill. We will cycle the spectacular Roman road to Massa, the main and oldest fortified centre in the area with a considerable historical and artistic heritage. Once we have walked through its squares and narrow streets, we will continue the descent that will take us to the end of the tour.
Characteristic of this itinerary is the great historical-artistic value, but also the magnificent paths in the woods that we will travel by bike (Gravel, Mountain Bike or pedal-assisted).

Difficulty: medium (3 in 5)

Difference in height: 450 mt

Length: 30 Km

Duration of the excursion: half day

Period of execution: until December 2021

Guaranteed package for a minimum of 2 paying adults

Package price starting from € 133.00 per person in double room 

The package price includes:

• 1 night in the selected hotel category in Montecatini Terme
• Bed and breakfast
• snack basket provided by the hotel
• Accompaniment of guide with national diploma recognized by CONI
• Membership with insurance
• Small refreshment along the way
• Bicycle shed in the hotel’s secure storage area
• Montecatini Welcome Card

The Package Fee Does Not Include: 

• Hotel Tourist tax Montecatini to be paid directly in the hotel: Economy Hotel and 3-star hotel € 1,00 | 4-star hotel € 1.40. Rates per person per night, excluding children up to 10 years
• Anything not expressly indicated in “the package price includes”

Supplements:

• Dinner at the hotel with tourist menu drinks not included (see rates below)
• Holidays and September € 7.00 per person per night
• Christmas and New Year period on request
• MTB rental € 22.50 per day
• MTB e-bike rental € 44.50 per day

Payment 

The balance must be paid upon receipt of our booking confirmation

Cancellations

Cancellations without penalty 6 days before arrival
For cancellations from 5 to 1 day before arrival 50% penalty. Possibility to change the date if the hotel is available.
For cancellations from 24 hours before arrival, 100% penalty. Possibility to change the date if the hotel is available.

Long Week End in Valdinievole, here are some recommended activities for you! 

• Relax at the Terme of Montecatini
• Relax in the Grotta Giusti swimming pool
• Visit and small tasting at the Citrus Garden
• Visit to the Bonsai Museum
• Add an excursion to the beautiful Valdinievole

All the service providers of the package adopt the guidelines indicated by WHO in relation to the Covid-19 emergency