You’d expect Tuscany to be all about wine, food, and medieval towns. But there’s a side that doesn’t make the postcards: sweet, sweet singletrack. For eight days, we’ll chase the best of both worlds, linking raw trails with Tuscany’s finest experiences. In the morning, we might climb through oak forests to ridgeline singletrack; by evening, we’ll be sipping Brunello wine beneath Montalcino’s medieval walls. And before you know it, we’ll ride coastal trails with salt air in our lungs. Here, la dolce vita and epic riding go hand in hand—no need to rush either.
Ever wondered what's hiding in those famous Tuscan hills? Grab an e-MTB and find out on this 8-day adventure through Italy's most celebrated region! We'll ride everything from flowing singletrack to bike park trails, with elevation gains that earn those post-ride rewards. Off the bike, we’ll dive into Tuscany’s rich history with a guided walk through medieval Siena and savor Brunello wine in centuries-old cellars. With a local guide who knows all the hidden gems, high-performance e-MTBs to cover serious ground, and three handpicked hotels as our bases, we’ll enjoy both epic riding and Italy’s sweetest moments—no compromises.
Benvenuti! Our guide will greet us mid-morning at the Florence Airport or our Florence hotel. We’ll load up for a one-hour transfer that will bring us to the Pratomagno mountains, high above the Arno River, for a warm-up ride. After lunch (not included), we transfer to Siena and check into our hotel, which is walking distance to the center of the city. Today we’ll also enjoy a wine tasting and cheese pairing to properly kick off our Italian adventure!
Meals: Dinner
Biking: 38 km (24 mi)
Elevation gain: 1,500 m (4,921 ft)
Accommodation: Hotel Chiusarelli, Siena
Today, we’ll ride through the famous Chianti region, weaving through hilltop villages and oak forests with vineyards in all directions. After lunch in a classic hilltop village, we’ll transfer back to spectacular Siena for an afternoon to explore and a one-hour guided walking tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Biking: 60 km (37 mi)
Elevation gain: 1,400 m (4,590 ft)
Accommodation: Hotel Chiusarelli, Siena
Today’s ride takes us across one of the most beautiful regions in Tuscany, south of Siena, with its soft rolling hills that have a distinctive grey coloration and are known for their production of white truffles. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Col di Lamo winery in the hilltop town of Montalcino, world-renowned for its production of the Brunello grape.
Meals: Breakfast
Biking: 48 km (30 mi)
Elevation gain: 900 m (2,950 ft)
Accommodation: Hotel Chiusarelli, Siena
This morning, we’ll bid farewell to the Siena region and transfer an hour to the riding region of Massa Marittima, considered to be the best mountain biking area in Tuscany. Today’s ride is classic Tuscany, with vistas of Monte Amiata, Volterra, and the hills of Siena, lined with cypress trees, vineyards, olive groves, and rolling fields and forests.
Meals: Breakfast
Biking: 32 km (20 mi)
Elevation gain: 1,000 m (3,280 ft)
Accommodation: Palazzo La Fenice, Massa Marittima
We’ll start with an easy pedal through vineyards and a short climb through a grove of cork trees to the Capanne network of trails. This mini bike park features a super-fun network of trails with quick climbs and descents, plus loose rocky sections that will keep us on your toes. We’ll ride “Canyon Trail,” quite possibly the most bermed and swoopy trail one can experience.
Meals: Breakfast
Biking: 32 km (20 mi); possibility to extend riding
Elevation gain: 1,000 m (3,280 ft)
Accommodation: Palazzo La Fenice, Massa Marittima
In the morning, we’ll transfer to the Mediterranean and the coastal town of Castiglione della Pescaia, with its medieval fortress and sweeping views of the sea. Today’s ride features fun, cruisy singletrack loops with spectacular views of the sea. This evening, we’ll enjoy a sunset on the beach from our seaside hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Biking: 42 km (26 mi); optional possibility to extend riding
Elevation gain: 1,200 m (3,940 ft)
Accommodation: Hotel Miramare or similar, Castiglione della Pescaia
Our last day of riding will keep us close to the sea. We might visit the remote village of Tirli during our ride, and we’ll surely aim to end today on the beach—possibly at Cala Violina, one of Italy’s most beautiful beaches, named for the squeaky sand that sounds like violins when you walk on it.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Biking: 52 km (32 mi); optional possibility to extend riding
Elevation gain: 1,400 m (4,590 ft)
Accommodation: Hotel Miramare or similar, Castiglione della Pescaia
This morning, we’ll transfer for two hours to Florence Airport (FLR). Please book flights to depart no earlier than noon. Alternatively, you may opt to spend this night at a Florence Airport hotel and depart the following day.
Meals: Breakfast
Amazing trip! Well organized…the guides were great, food was off the charts and the riding was epic!
An amazing experience for avid mountain bikers! Guides, food, accommodation and company were top notch. Highly recommend. Won’t be my last big mountain trip!
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This Tuscany e-bike trip requires a good fitness level and mountain biking experience. You’ll cover distances ranging from 32 km (20 mi) to 60 km (37 mi) over seven consecutive days, with 900 m (2,950 ft) to 1,500 m (4,921 ft) elevation gain. You can always choose to extend your ride if you’d like more time in the saddle.
The rides near Siena include a mix of double-track, dirt roads, and singletrack, while the rest of the trip features singletrack accessed by short climbs on asphalt or gravel roads. Most trails are cross-country style, with a mix of rooty and rocky sections, and they can be soft or muddy in wet conditions.
To make the most of this trip, you should be comfortable climbing and descending in control on mildly steep singletrack with some loose rocks, roots, and compact dirt. If you’ve been consistently mountain biking for at least one year and are eager to improve your skills, you’re ready for this trip!
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Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season and activity.
Spring and autumn are the ideal seasons to visit Tuscany! The sea is warm enough for swimming, nights remain mild, and daytime temperatures are perfect for mountain biking, averaging in the mid-20s°C (70s°F).
Group sizes and pricing
A Tuscany e-bike trip can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has riders under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The starting point of your Tuscany e-bike trip is Florence, Italy. To get there, most people fly into Florence Airport (FLR). Your guide will meet you at the airport in the morning of Day 1 if you’re flying in on that day. If you’re arriving in the area earlier, you will meet your guide at your chosen accommodation in Florence (not included).
You will receive more detailed information after booking.
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Deposits
You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:
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Tuscany eMTB was fantastic! The riding was great mix of single track, historic areas and culture mixed in to make a wonderful trip. Our guide was exceptional knew the trails and the area so well we could just peddle along and enjoy our days no route finding required… He worked with our group to select rides suitable to each individual on the trip. The E-bike left you smiling no matter how many hills were in front of you. Have loved every Big Mountain Bike Adventures I have take…