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Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Tour Description: Guided
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Cycle through glorious Tuscan landscapes, passing through medieval villages with fortifications and other signs of passing era. Cycle along the Tuscan coast. Many of the villages were built on Roman sites. Of course part of any visit to Tuscany is the wonderful culinary delights that you sample.
Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Tour Description: Self-guided
Cycle through glorious Tuscan landscapes, passing through medieval villages with fortifications and other signs of passing era. Cycle along the Tuscan coast. Many of the villages were built on Roman sites. Of course part of any visit to Tuscany is the wonderful culinary delights that you sample.
Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Highlights: Guided
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- Pienza a Renaissance town
- Radicofani a medieval village
- San Casciano Bagni hot spring
- Pitigliano, Tuscany's Little Jerusalem
- Talamone, a small fishing village
Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Highlights: Self-guided
- Pienza a Renaissance town
- Radicofani a medieval village
- San Casciano Bagni hot spring
- Pitigliano, Tuscany's Little Jerusalem
- Talamone, a small fishing village
Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Daily Program: Guided
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Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Daily Program: Self-guided
Day 1: Pienza
We'll meet you at Pienza, the purest Renaissance town in the world (you will arrive by the train to Chiusi-Chianciano station, a major stop on all the Rome-Florence lines). Fitting of bikes.
Overnight in Pienza.
Day 2: Pienza - San Casciano dei Bagni (28 miles/45 km)
Today is a completely country ride: for the first 15 km you will ride downhill and after easy gentle rolling hills. you will see Radicofani medieval and enchanting village with a 1200 dating Rocca. After lunch at the hill town continue to Celle sul Rigo and San Casciano Bagni hot spring. The spa is very old and in town there is impressive town hall of renaissance time.
Overnight in San Casciano dei Bagni.
Day 3: San Casciano dei Bagni - Sorano (32 miles/51 km)
Today the ride is more challenging crossing minuscule villages and borgos. Sorano is barely more than a handful of ancient homes gathered around the fortress which is partly occupied by the Fortezza: Erected in the 16th century by the Orsini family, the castle is one of the best surviving examples of Tuscan military architecture. As we all know, the main function of any fortress is to protect against marauding invaders - because of this, we can see for miles from any window in the hotel, across the valley of the Etruscans.
Overnight in Sovano.
Day 4: Sorano - Sovana & Amiata (31 miles/50 km)
Some short steep uphill await for you today! You will pass small village on border with Amiata mountains. But enjoy Sovana! This hill town is now a village with little more than a single street running from the castle ruins to the cathedral. As time marched on, so did history sweep through the Maremma. The Romans came, saw and conquered, then built settlements atop the ruins of their vanquished enemies. These, in turn, later served as the base for medieval villages. Today, almost every town in the area clearly shows traces.
Overnight in Sovano.
Day 5: Sovana - Scansano & Pitigliano (31 miles/50 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Soon you will arrive at Pitigliano: a pristine warren of elegant palaces and surprisingly broad cobble-stoned streets, it is nicknamed Tuscany's Little Jerusalem in honor of extremely active Jewish community that lived here for centuries. Two of the town's most interesting attractions are its wonderfully restored Synagogue. After another interesting stop at medieval village of Montemerano reach Saturnia: Terme di Saturnia is a well-known spa of sulphurous water known since roman times. Unique spot to visit: hot water falls cascades over whitened rocks creating natural pools.
Overnight in Scansano.
Day 6: Scansano - Talamone (28 miles/45 km)
Warm up your legs cycling uphill to reach Scansano town, ride into Magliano in Toscana a real hidden treasure of maremma, all around today is wineyards of sangiovese, the main grape of morellino.. You will reach Talamone, a small fishermen village extended along a promontory overlooking the sea, dominated by an ancient sienese castle, hemmed in by the Natural Park of Maremma. The breathtaking view from the belvedere near lighthouse takes the whole coast from the Argentario to Punta ala. Highlight is to enjoy seafood in a restaurant in town.
Overnight in Talamone
Day 7: Departure
End of tour after breakfast – Departure: With a direct train from Talamone Station you will easily reach the Roman stations where you can catch the connection for Fiumicino Airport. If your next destination is an European location, International connections are also available reaching Grosseto or Civitavecchia
Optional Upgrade for second tour night
Price upon request
The exclusive resort Fonte Verde was built in the 17th century by the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici amid precious hot springs whose therapeutic properties were known since ancient times. Extensive spa centre with natural thermal hot waters, Seven swimming therapeutic pools.
(Please note in the "comments" section of your booking form, if you wish to include this upgrade option.)
Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Dates: Guided
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Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Dates: Self-guided
Daily: Mar 15-Oct 31, 2012
Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Route Map: Guided
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Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Route Map: Self-guided
Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Packages and Prices: Guided
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Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Packages and Prices: Self-guided
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€1350 |
| Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) |
€350 |
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*The dollar amount is based on today's exchange rate and is subject to currency fluctuation.
Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Included Services: Guided
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Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Included Services: Self-guided
- Six nights in excellent four & three-star superior hotels (double room with private bath)
- Six breakfasts & one dinner
- Rent of top quality touring or race bike fully equipped
- Route notes and itineraries & sightseeing, restaurant and shopping suggestions
- All Baggage transfers
- Pick-up of bikes and gear in Talamone
- Keepsake Cicloposse water bottle
Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Hotels: Guided
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Day 1:Relais Il Chiostro, Pienza
www.relaisilchiostrodipienza.com
The hotel is in a15th-century convent in a quiet, secluded location right in the center of Pienza. It is a was entirely rebuilt between 1459 and 1462, and was the brainstorm of Pope Pius II.
Day 2: Sette Querce, San Casciano Bagni
www.settequerce.it
The hotel offers a beautiful setting to relax in after a days ride. The restaurant features Tuscan cuisine.
Day 3 and 4: Sovana hotel resort, Sovana
www.hotelsovana.com
The hotel is located in a medieval village and surrounded by olive groves and Tuscan hills. The interior of the hotel is decorated in a Tuscan style to match it's surroundings.
Day 5:Antico Casale, Scansano
www.anticocasalediscansano.it
Antico Casale is a 200-year-old stone farmhouse converted to a small hotel. It is elegantly decorated and has a spa and restaurant.
Day 6: Hotel Baia, Talamone
www.hbt.it
A cheerfully decorated hotel near the sea that offers all the modern conviences.
Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Hotels: Self-guided
Day 1:Relais Il Chiostro, Pienza
www.relaisilchiostrodipienza.com
The hotel is in a15th-century convent in a quiet, secluded location right in the center of Pienza. It is a was entirely rebuilt between 1459 and 1462, and was the brainstorm of Pope Pius II.
Day 2: Sette Querce, San Casciano Bagni
www.settequerce.it
The hotel offers a beautiful setting to relax in after a days ride. The restaurant features Tuscan cuisine.
Day 3 and 4: Sovana hotel resort, Sovana
www.hotelsovana.com
The hotel is located in a medieval village and surrounded by olive groves and Tuscan hills. The interior of the hotel is decorated in a Tuscan style to match it's surroundings.
Day 5:Antico Casale, Scansano
www.anticocasalediscansano.it
Antico Casale is a 200-year-old stone farmhouse converted to a small hotel. It is elegantly decorated and has a spa and restaurant.
Day 6: Hotel Baia, Talamone
www.hbt.it
A cheerfully decorated hotel near the sea that offers all the modern conviences.
Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Bike Rentals: Guided
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The bikes included with the cost of the tour are road bikes or a hybrid bike.The bikes are aluminum or scandium frame; carbon forks, components Shimano Deore 27 speed, gel saddle, upright handle bar, road wheels 28.
Equipment provided for free with all rentals are a handlebar bag (with plastic pocket for map) and a waterbottle you get to keep as a souvenir.
To insure your safety we require our guests to wear helmets. We provide state-of-art Italian helmet trade mark Limar.
We provide all equipment but if you want to bring your own helmet, pedals, and seat, that is certainly acceptable. Please do not bring your seat post.The bikes are equipped with toe clips pedals or flat pedals If you want to bring your own clipless pedals we will be happy to install them on our bike.
Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Bike Rentals: Self-guided
The bikes included with the cost of the tour are road bikes or a hybrid bike.The bikes are aluminum or scandium frame; carbon forks, components Shimano Deore 27 speed, gel saddle, upright handle bar, road wheels 28.
Equipment provided for free with all rentals are a handlebar bag (with plastic pocket for map) and a waterbottle you get to keep as a souvenir.
To insure your safety we require our guests to wear helmets. We provide state-of-art Italian helmet trade mark Limar.
We provide all equipment but if you want to bring your own helmet, pedals, and seat, that is certainly acceptable. Please do not bring your seat post.The bikes are equipped with toe clips pedals or flat pedals If you want to bring your own clipless pedals we will be happy to install them on our bike.
Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Surface and Terrain: Guided
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The tour is rated leisure and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Surface and Terrain: Self-guided
The tour is rated leisure and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
How To Get There: Guided
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Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
How To Get There: Self-guided
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Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
More About Italy: Guided
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Of all European countries, none draws visitors over and over again like Italy. A peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea, Italy consists of 21 diverse regions of rolling hills, vineyards, mountains, lakes, cliffs and islands. Each region has its unique charm, but all share the ‘Italian’ view that life should be taken at a slow pace with time to enjoy conversation, food and drink. Together, Italy’s regions boast the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. Rome, Florence, Venice, Assisi and Pisa are a few of the country's renowned cities along with Italy’s 95,000 monumental churches, 40,000 forts and castles and 5,600 museums and archaeological sites. Whether you ride a gondola through Venice’s Grand Canal, stroll along Lake Como or visit the Coliseum in Rome, the opportunities are endless when visiting Italy.
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Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
More About Italy: Self-guided
Of all European countries, none draws visitors over and over again like Italy. A peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea, Italy consists of 21 diverse regions of rolling hills, vineyards, mountains, lakes, cliffs and islands. Each region has its unique charm, but all share the ‘Italian’ view that life should be taken at a slow pace with time to enjoy conversation, food and drink. Together, Italy’s regions boast the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. Rome, Florence, Venice, Assisi and Pisa are a few of the country's renowned cities along with Italy’s 95,000 monumental churches, 40,000 forts and castles and 5,600 museums and archaeological sites. Whether you ride a gondola through Venice’s Grand Canal, stroll along Lake Como or visit the Coliseum in Rome, the opportunities are endless when visiting Italy.
More on bicycling in Italy >
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Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Tour Company Background: Cicloposse: Guided
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Where are you located?
Pienza and Siena, Italy
In which countries do you offer tours?
Italy
How many years has your company been in business?
Since 1994 - 18 years
How many employees do you have in your office?
3 employees
From which countries do most of your clients come?
From the USA and Canada
About what percentage of your clients are from English-speaking countries?
99%
Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Tour Company Background: Cicloposse: Self-guided
Where are you located?
Pienza and Siena, Italy
In which countries do you offer tours?
Italy
How many years has your company been in business?
Since 1994 - 18 years
How many employees do you have in your office?
3 employees
From which countries do most of your clients come?
From the USA and Canada
About what percentage of your clients are from English-speaking countries?
99%
Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Terms and Conditions: Cicloposse: Guided
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Cancellations.
In the event that you cancel your participation on the trip, CICLOPOSSE has the right to charge a penalty if the customer renounces his booking:
If cancellation occurs:
- more than 60 days before starting date: no penalty (just handling charges of 19 euros plus .2 (point-2, not 2) percent of tour price)
- between 60 and 45 days before starting date 30% penalty
- between 44 and 30 days before starting date: 50% penalty
- between 29 and 21 days before starting date: 70% penalty
- within 20 days before starting date: 100% penalty
Cancellations by us.
Scheduled guided tours with low enrollment may be subject to cancellation. Registrants will receive a forty-five day notice and full refund or option to move to another scheduled week. In very rare cases it may be necessary for CICLOPOSSE to cancel a tour. In the event of cancellation, a full refund will be sent to the client and this constitutes full settlement. CICLOPOSSE is not responsible for other expenses incurred such as pre-paid hotel reservations or non-refundable airline tickets.
Reservations and payments.
A deposit of Euro 300 per person is required at the time of booking. Full payment is due 60 days prior to departure. If the balance is not received by the due date, Cicloposse will consider the reservation canceled and our cancellation policy, as outlined below, will apply.
Trip Insurance.
CICLOPOSSE strongly recommends cancellation and accident insurance to prevent any losses in case of illness, accident or otherwise. It is the responsibility of the client to apply directly to the insurance company. Please purchase trip cancellation insurance in case an illness forces you to cancel or depart early from a trip.
Responsibility.
Clients are responsible for selecting a tour suitable for their athletic ability. They are responsible for reading all pre-trip materials, informing us of any medical or dietary restrictions, signing our release form prior to the start of their tour, and obeying all safe biking rules. CICLOPOSSE reserves the right to decline or withhold service to any person who, for physical or other reasons, is deemed unfit for the trip. Every care will be taken to respect your luggage at all times. However, CICLOPOSSE is not responsible for damage, loss or theft of your personal belongings
Accommodations.
Our accommodations are in excellent four and three-star hotels and country inns. We will do everything in our power to secure you lodgings in our first-choice hotels, but it may not be possible if you are booking less than three months before traveling or during a particularly busy season. In that case we will secure you lodgings in comparable hotels. Tour prices are based on double occupancy. Additional nights can be arranged for early arrivals or late departures. Single supplements are available upon request.
Rental Bicycles
PROVIDED EQUIPMENT: 27-speed touring or race bikes, alloy frame with carbon fiber fork and equipped with Shimano high quality components; Helmet; Front handlebar bag; water-bottle & cage; Lock; Cycle computer; Repair kit, including spare tire; Pump; Toe clips.
We will ask for your measurements to insure that you get the most suitable bike possible, we strongly recommend you book as early as possible.
You will be responsible for the bicycle once you take possession of it at your first hotel. Your responsibilities include any costs for damage or theft up to the full value of the bicycle.
Responsibility:
Cicloposse and its representatives act only in the capacity of tour operators for land transportation, sightseeing and hotels which provide services included in the specified tour.
The individual tour participant agrees that Cicloposse and its representatives shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity, liability or expense to person or property due to any act of default of hotel, land transportation carrier, restaurant supplier or other contractor rendering or providing services. Cicloposse and its representatives shall not be responsible for any expense or liability resulting from labor disputes, war, acts of terrorism, government restraints, weather conditions, sickness, pilferage or any other cause beyond their control. Cicloposse and its representatives reserve the right to accept, or to retain or refuse any person as a participant of any tour or to cancel any program of a tour if circumstances so demand.
Release:
By submitting a booking request, I have and do hereby fully assume all risk of illness, injury, or death and hereby release CICLOPOSSE from all actions, claims, or demands for damages resulting from my participation on the trip. I agree that the foregoing obligation shall be binding upon me personally, as well as upon my heirs, executors and administrators and all members of my family, including any minors accompanying me. I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and understood points 1-9 above and I agree to be bound by their terms.
Maremma: the Wild West Coast of Tuscany
Tuscany's Maremma Coast
Terms and Conditions: Cicloposse: Self-guided
Cancellations.
In the event that you cancel your participation on the trip, CICLOPOSSE has the right to charge a penalty if the customer renounces his booking:
If cancellation occurs:
- more than 60 days before starting date: no penalty (just handling charges of 19 euros plus .2 (point-2, not 2) percent of tour price)
- between 60 and 45 days before starting date 30% penalty
- between 44 and 30 days before starting date: 50% penalty
- between 29 and 21 days before starting date: 70% penalty
- within 20 days before starting date: 100% penalty
Cancellations by us.
Scheduled guided tours with low enrollment may be subject to cancellation. Registrants will receive a forty-five day notice and full refund or option to move to another scheduled week. In very rare cases it may be necessary for CICLOPOSSE to cancel a tour. In the event of cancellation, a full refund will be sent to the client and this constitutes full settlement. CICLOPOSSE is not responsible for other expenses incurred such as pre-paid hotel reservations or non-refundable airline tickets.
Reservations and payments.
A deposit of Euro 300 per person is required at the time of booking. Full payment is due 60 days prior to departure. If the balance is not received by the due date, Cicloposse will consider the reservation canceled and our cancellation policy, as outlined below, will apply.
Trip Insurance.
CICLOPOSSE strongly recommends cancellation and accident insurance to prevent any losses in case of illness, accident or otherwise. It is the responsibility of the client to apply directly to the insurance company. Please purchase trip cancellation insurance in case an illness forces you to cancel or depart early from a trip.
Responsibility.
Clients are responsible for selecting a tour suitable for their athletic ability. They are responsible for reading all pre-trip materials, informing us of any medical or dietary restrictions, signing our release form prior to the start of their tour, and obeying all safe biking rules. CICLOPOSSE reserves the right to decline or withhold service to any person who, for physical or other reasons, is deemed unfit for the trip. Every care will be taken to respect your luggage at all times. However, CICLOPOSSE is not responsible for damage, loss or theft of your personal belongings
Accommodations.
Our accommodations are in excellent four and three-star hotels and country inns. We will do everything in our power to secure you lodgings in our first-choice hotels, but it may not be possible if you are booking less than three months before traveling or during a particularly busy season. In that case we will secure you lodgings in comparable hotels. Tour prices are based on double occupancy. Additional nights can be arranged for early arrivals or late departures. Single supplements are available upon request.
Rental Bicycles
PROVIDED EQUIPMENT: 27-speed touring or race bikes, alloy frame with carbon fiber fork and equipped with Shimano high quality components; Helmet; Front handlebar bag; water-bottle & cage; Lock; Cycle computer; Repair kit, including spare tire; Pump; Toe clips.
We will ask for your measurements to insure that you get the most suitable bike possible, we strongly recommend you book as early as possible.
You will be responsible for the bicycle once you take possession of it at your first hotel. Your responsibilities include any costs for damage or theft up to the full value of the bicycle.
Responsibility:
Cicloposse and its representatives act only in the capacity of tour operators for land transportation, sightseeing and hotels which provide services included in the specified tour.
The individual tour participant agrees that Cicloposse and its representatives shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity, liability or expense to person or property due to any act of default of hotel, land transportation carrier, restaurant supplier or other contractor rendering or providing services. Cicloposse and its representatives shall not be responsible for any expense or liability resulting from labor disputes, war, acts of terrorism, government restraints, weather conditions, sickness, pilferage or any other cause beyond their control. Cicloposse and its representatives reserve the right to accept, or to retain or refuse any person as a participant of any tour or to cancel any program of a tour if circumstances so demand.
Release:
By submitting a booking request, I have and do hereby fully assume all risk of illness, injury, or death and hereby release CICLOPOSSE from all actions, claims, or demands for damages resulting from my participation on the trip. I agree that the foregoing obligation shall be binding upon me personally, as well as upon my heirs, executors and administrators and all members of my family, including any minors accompanying me. I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and understood points 1-9 above and I agree to be bound by their terms.
