Ride through the Chianti hills; the unspoiled region between Florence and Siena famous for good food, wine and stunning scenery.

For many of us, Tuscany is the essence of Italy. Over the centuries travellers have come here to visit the cities of Florence, Siena and Arezzo, as well as the charming hill towns of Montalcino and San Gimignano. Our rides take you through the beautiful countryside, with terraced vineyards, cypress avenues and extensive woodland. As riders you are especially privileged, able to ride off the beaten track to explore the world of Dante, Galileo and Leonardo da Vinci. Alternatively forget culture and simply bask in the beauty of it all.

The climate in Tuscany is very mild and the seasons each have their merits. Spring is a delightful time to visit when the trees and flowers are blooming, the air is warm and the nightingales are singing day and night. Autumn brings glorious colours and an increase in activity as the farmers prepare for the olive and grape harvests.

CHIANTI CASTLES RIDE
The Chianti Castles ride has two half days of riding from the farmhouse at Rendola with excursions in the afternoon, then a circular ride that takes you past some of the seventy castles of the Chianti region and brings you in sight of the medieval city of Siena. Your hotel there is comfortable and ideally placed for both museums and shopping. The return ride over the Chianti mountains offers superb scenery.