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Discover the villages and churches of Monte Pisano by bike

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A lot of fun and surprises along this challenging path to discover parish churches and hamlets of Monte Pisano

From San Giuliano Terme we leave to Asciano: here we can admire the Medici Aqueduct that juts out from the mountain towards the city of Pisa with its 954 arches. It was built by the Grand Duke of Tuscany Ferdinando I de' Medici to bring water to all the fountains in the city. 

Once passed under the Aqueduct arches, the path to Vicopisano meets the Pieve di Santa Giulia, which rises from a green field like a jewel of the Pisan Romanesque style,  the Torre di Caprona whose story is told by Dante Alighieri, the Thermal Park of Uliveto with the small parish church of S. Martino al Bagno, the historic village of Noce: we are in the area of Pisan ceramics, highly valued since Roman times. 

Once in Vicopisano we will allow ourselves a relaxing break in one of the various cafes or bistros, after visiting the small medieval village with its Brunelleschi Tower. Here comes the most demanding part of our route: the climb to the "Rocca della Verruca", the highest point of our tour. From up there, the descent along the trails will be pure fun and adventure. 

Descending from the top of the mountain, we will reach our next stop: the "Certosa di Calci", a monastic complex founded around 1300. Today it hosts the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of the Monumental Monastery. "Terra & Aroma", a new bistrot with all genuine food and drinks, will be the best spot to enjoy the postcard landscape starring the mountain towering behind the monastery, and maybe plan (a visit to the two Museums for the following day).

On the way back we will meet some other beautiful parish churches, but above all, at the end, we will have experienced the atmosphere of the small villages and people who live in Monte Pisano area!

At the end of the excursion it will be possible to rest and relax at the thermal baths of San Giuliano.

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Prices include

  • Mountain bike/Trekking bike/E-bike
  • Expert tour guide
  • Tire repair kit
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Supplemental charges

  • Access to the thermal baths of San Giuliano Terme 
  • Tickets for any access to facilities along the route
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Meeting point

Montepisano Store - San Giuliano Terme (Pi)
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Plan

  • Path lenght: 50 km
  • Difference in height: 500 meters
  • Difficulty: expert
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Cancellation
and no-show policies

In case of bad weather, it will be necessary to change the date of the activity. If the customer is unable to change the date or wishes to cancel the reservation within 24 hours of the event, a refund of 50% of the amount paid will be provided (for handling costs). If the customer does not show up or does not cancel within 24 hours prior to the activity, the amount will not be refunded.
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Organization

DMC Montepisano di timesis srl
P.IVA: 01164510503
Largo shelley, 22
San Giuliano Terme