Bike tours in heart of Val d’Orcia

Lovers of bicycles and Tuscany, Val d’Orcia is the destination for you!
These lands are synonymous with beauty, slow itineraries, immersed in nature to be enjoyed by pedaling at a slow pace. Discover the Val d’Orcia in a gentle and slow way and you will appreciate every corner, every hill, every village you will see … and every now and then take the opportunity to make some nice stops with a tasting or aperitif! For cyclists and amateurs, this land contains itineraries for all levels! discover our bike rentals, where you can rent a mountain bike or e-bike with pedal assistance, and go on an adventure!

Duration 1h40

Route length 24,6 km

Difficulty easy

Among the most beautiful roads in the Val d’Orcia

Surely if you are looking for short and low difficulty itineraries we suggest itineraries such as Pienza – Chapel of the Madonna di Vitaleta – San Quirico d’Orcia. An easy route for everyone and one of the most iconic and evocative roads of the Val d’Orcia, between wonderful farmhouses and the most photographed hills in the world. On your return you can reward yourself with a nice platter of pecorino di Pienza by visiting this wonderful village!

Bike tours in heart of Val d’Orcia

From Pienza take the SP 146 but do not worry in this section the descent is greater than the climb and is an easy path for anyone. This stretch of road is perhaps the most evocative of the entire Val d’Orcia: here, immersed in a breathtaking landscape, you can admire and photograph symbolic places such as the Vitaleta Chapel, wonderful farmhouses and some of the most famous hills in the world. From Pienza take the SP 146, and then take a dirt road on the left following the indications of the brown tourist sign. You will take a dirt road for a short distance until you come to a crossroads. You will notice that the road on the right is closed by a gate: it is the road you were looking for, but to reach your goal you have to take a ride through the hills and after about a km you will have reached your destination and you can admire this iconic chapel among vineyards and cypresses. Go back and always continuing on the SP 146 towards San Quirico stop in this beautiful village full of monuments to visit such as the Horti Leonini, Palazzo Chigi, Palazzo Pretorio or the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Collegiata dei Santi Quirico e Giulitta.

After your stop in San Quirico d’Orcia you can always return to the SP 146 in the direction of Pienza to be able to conclude your itinerary here with a nice aperitif based on Pecorino di Pienza on the panoramic terrace overlooking the whole valley!