
4 itineraries to experience Mount Amiata and surroundings by bike
Trails through breathtaking landscapes
Bikers will find a land ready to explore, a type of full immersion in the intimate and wild forest—beech and chestnut groves give the area a unique atmosphere. So you’ll need strong legs and a pioneering spirit to handle the capricious roads alongside this green lung. Breathtaking panoramas alternate with long stretches of green where the only sound you’ll hear is the mountain air coursing through the trees. Beginning cyclists will enjoy the Amiata’s foothills, which offer easier but still suggestive itineraries. From spring to autumn, the woods are the perfect spot for bike tourists who find the perfect conditions to flirt with the forces of gravity, especially in the summer. During springtime, the brilliant green of the beech trees is an unforgettable sight. The fall sees reds and yellows exploding in time for the prime chestnut picking season.
Towards the peak
Departure and arrival point: Abbadia San Salvatore
Length: 35.5 km
Height difference: 870 m
Type of road: asphalt
Type of bike: city, hybrid
Difficulty: Difficult
Itinerary characterized by the trek up the mountain. The most difficult portion of the trail is the long climb up the slopes of the Amiata, which requires a certain amount of training and a healthy dose of energy. Restaurants are found at Prato delle Macinaie and Prato della Contessa.
Incredible trip towards Radicofani
Departure and arrival point: Abbadia San Salvatore
Length: 62 km
Height difference: 1,230 m
Type of road: asphalt
Type of bike: city bike, hybrid
Difficulty: Difficult
Exceptionally beautiful trail characterized by three uphill portions: Radicofani, Celle sul Rigo and Piancastagnaio. The slopes are never too steep and allow for a nice, relatively easy ride (though the minimum training is mandatory). Don’t miss the view at the Rocca di Radicofani which offers a 360 degree panorama of the Amiata, Val d’Orcia, Siena, and on clear days the Gran Sasso and Lakes Bolsena and Trasimeno.
Towards the Bagni San Filippo thermal springs
Departure and arrival point: Abbadia San Salvatore
Length: 29 km
Height difference: 570 m
Type of road: asphalt
Type of bike: city, hybrid
Difficulty: medium
Suggestive itinerary with great view of the Val d’Orcia and a stop the Bagni di San Filippo where riders can enjoy a spa day complete with thermal baths and pool. Riders have the option of starting the ride at San Filippo and spending the rest of the day at the spa.
