A loop to discover Mount Pisano in its entirety!

From San Giuliano Terme, along an almost totally flat route, we will arrive in Lucca to visit this lovely walled city. Not before, however, flanking the Serchio River along its namesake park and crossing ancient borders still marked by fortresses, castles and towers. We will resume our itinerary along the majestic Nottolini Aqueduct, whose arches will lead us to the foot of the mountain. We will cross Compitese, with its camellia village, to flank the slopes of Mount Pisano until we reach Vicopisano. The next day we will resume cycling on the Pisan side of the mountain going to discover the village of Vicopisano, Uliveto Terme, Caprona and Calci in the beautiful Val Graziosa. After a guided tour of the monumental Carthusian Monastery and an old farm, we will close the loop by returning to the spa town of San Giuliano Terme, where we can choose to relax in the thermal pools of Bagni di Pisa.

The fee includes:

Mountain bike/E-bike
Experienced tour guide
Tire repair kit
Overnight stay with dinner and breakfast

Technical info:

Difficulty: Medium
Route development: dirt roads and bike paths
Length: About 80km
Total ascent: about 100m
Total travel time: 2 days

Meet: 9 a.m. at Largo Shelley, 20 – San Giuliano Terme.

Rates can be found in the “Info and conditions” section

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Useful info and conditions

Overview

Technical description:

Departure from Montepisano Store in San Giuliano Terme for this two-day itinerary that will surprise us with the long history, thousands of traditions and many naturalistic varieties of Monte Pisano. It will proceed clockwise, heading north toward Lucca. We will encounter fortresses and towers, the ‘Border Fortresses,’ evidence of the disputes between Lucca and Pisa; we will pass by Lake Massaciuccoli, along the Puccini bicycle path, now a nature reserve and Lipu Oasis, on whose shores stood a Roman Villa of which important archaeological finds remain. When we arrive in Lucca we will take advantage of a short guided tour and a snack of typical products of Lucca’s excellent cuisine before setting off again flanking the monumental Nottolini Aqueduct and returning to the foot of Mt. From here we will go to the Compitese, a magical place rich in spring waters where time seems to stand still. We might decide to make our tour stop here, staying overnight in a lovely Locanda, so that we can visit the Borgo delle Camelie, the Camelieto, Historical Garden of Excellence and leave the next day in the direction of Buti and Vicopisano on the Pisan side of Mt. We will stop in Buti, another small village rich in history and tradition, famous for the Palio before reaching Vicopisano and the Antico Frantoio del Rio Grifone where we can stop for a lunch with organic EVO oil tasting before setting off again toward Val Graziosa. Here a new surprise awaits us: the beautiful Monumental Charterhouse of Calci, which houses the Museum of Natural History. A stop is a must before continuing in the saddle to the starting point in San Giuliano Terme.

Throughout the tour an experienced guide will be on hand to lead and assist the group by explaining nature and history of these incredible places.

For all conditions, cancellation policies and booking terms.

E-BIKES OR PEDAL-ASSISTED BIKES:

With these bikes, even those who are not very trained can afford to tackle routes otherwise reserved for experienced cyclists. The electric motor, powered by a battery, supports you in pedaling by relieving fatigue.

However, minimal physical fitness is required to enjoy the hike to the fullest.

Highlights

Overnight stay and dinner included
Ebike
Expert guide
Luggage transport service

Info and conditions

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Shoes and clothing congruent with cycling activity are recommended;
It is the Guida’s right to cancel the excursion in case of bad weather or uncertain weather;
It is the Guida’s right to vary the route and/or destination of the excursion in relation to weather conditions, the type of group accompanied, or any other reason the Guida deems valid to justify such variations;
It is the Guida’s responsibility to calibrate the pace of the hike according to the training level of the group, even at the expense of reaching the planned destination;
Minors may participate in excursions only when accompanied by one or more adults who are directly responsible for them; minors are the direct responsibility of their parents, teachers, chaperones of all titles and grades, or whoever.

Type of offer

Minimum 2 participants | Maximum 4 participants
Offer 2 days/1 night valid upon checking availability of services and reaching minimum number of participants.

Rates

Cyclotour with E-bike riding:
2 people: 380€/person
3 people: 315€/person
4 or more people: 283€/person
Prices are approximate and will be confirmed upon application

Terms of cancellation

In case of bad weather, it will be necessary to change the date of the activity. If the client is unable to change the date, a refund equal to 50% of the ‘amount paid (for initiation fees) will be made. If the client does not show up and cancel within 24 hours prior to the activity, no refund will be given.
In the event that the client wishes to cancel the reservation, a refund of 50% of the ‘amount paid (for initiation fees) will be made if this is done within 24 hours of the booked event. Beyond this deadline, there will be no refund