Biking around Greve in Chianti

The territory of Chianti is made up of a broad hilly area situated in the centre of Tuscany, between Florence and Siena. It is famous in the world over for its excellent wine, the Chianti landscape is characterised by a continues alternation of valleys and gentle hills cloaked in vines and olives, but also of harsh peaks covered in woods of oaks, cypresses and pines. The entire area is scattered with ancient hamlets, churches and abbeys, turreted castles and fortresses, farmhouses and villas. It is an architectural landscape made up of simple and warm materials such as limestone, pietra serena and terracotta. Inhabited since ancient times by the Etruscans, who it appears were the first to grow the vines and many archeological traces of whom survive, the area also underwent a significant domination by the Romans. In the mediaeval period it was at length the scene of violent clashes between the republics of Florence and Siena, wich only ceased in the mid sixteenth century with the defeat of the Sienese Republic.

Day of departure: every thursday
Meeting place: Station Square corner Adua Square bus station Lazzi
Departure: 9.00
Return to Florence: 17.00/18.00
Duration tour: 4 hours (without halts)
Difficulty degree: medium
Lowest number of excursionists: 4
Booking (obligatory): within 7 p.m. of tuesday

Entrance fee (price for excursionist)

20€ rent of bike, included bottle of water, helmet and kit of first aid
35€ transport with private bus
40€ assistance of a skilled guide tour, included a accident insurance, welcome kit and map of Chianti

Wine tasting free for every excursionist
Lunch not included.

Contacts

Excursionist guide: Marco Antonio Pacenti
Tel. +39.328.612.465.8
E-mail: marcoantonio@inwind.it

Private van with driver: Sandra Talluri
Tel. +39.334.819.282.3, - +39.328.545.858.5

Bike hiring: Marco Ramuzzi
Tel. +39.055.853.037
E-mail ramuzzi@ramuzzi.com
Note: when the client calls to book the bike it is important to communicate the following informations: eighth (mt.); weigth (Kg.).