Val d’Orcia by bike

Traveling around the Val d’Orcia by bike offers the opportunity to truly enjoy the road and the landscape, noticing those details that we would otherwise never have seen.

By traveling by bike you also discover routes that are difficult to reach by other means and you come into direct contact with the area, rediscovering the authentic pleasure of traveling slowly. Of course, a little training doesn’t hurt, after all the Val d’Orcia is famous for its hills, but you don’t have to be an expert cyclist, just get on your bike and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you.

We suggest a fairly simple itinerary that will take you to discover unique panoramas across Pienza, Monticchiello and the hills of the Val d’Orcia.

Itinerary

Visiting the Val d’Orcia by bike Departure from our Agriturismo Castello di Spedaletto in the direction of Bagno Vignoni, after about 2 km of asphalt road turn right and take the dirt road that will take you to Pienza. From here you will be in uncontaminated nature, surrounded by cultivated fields while the road begins to climb slightly. After approximately 7 km you will arrive in Pienza and you can enjoy your first well-deserved break by visiting the splendid village.

From here we continue for the second stage towards Montepulciano along the asphalt road. After traveling about 4 km you will see Palazzo Massaini on your left, a very small village on a hill, at this point be careful, after passing the sign for Palazzo Massaini turn left onto the dirt road and continue towards Monticchiello. Now it’s simple, the road is very beautiful, panoramic but above all downhill.

Enjoy the road and the view for another 6 km up to Monticchiello and save some energy for the last climb. You deserved the second stop, congratulations! Take a tour of the small village and quench your thirst. At this point you return to the base, get off and follow the asphalt road until the end of the tour at the Agriturismo Castello di Spedaletto. Come and visit this fantastic land full of wonders!