Tour information
Wine tasting in prestigious wine cellars, typical local dishes and funny anecdotes from the world of cycling: we offer you an unforgettable experience between the Costa degli Etruschi and the Val di Cecina, cycling on the Strade Grigie with Paolo Bettini and Johan Museeuw.. In a mixture of gravel, food, wine and evocative views, two world champions will lead you on exciting bike rides to discover a unique territory, along the romantic off roads that outline the wild character of the inland hills of this corner of Tuscany.
The participation in the second edition of Geo Gravel Tuscany will complete this total immersion in a field as magical and fascinating as the one of geothermal energy.
Cycling, champions, culture, traditional dishes and glasses of wine: the perfect combination for an unforgettable holiday.
Included and Not Included Services
Accommodation in double room. A single room supplement of € 200.00 will be added to the price.
Food & Beverage: full board with water and wine with meals from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day.
Pasta party at the end of the race.
All activities included in the travel program
Tour leader Rolling Dreamers
Participation (race pack included) in the GeoGravel
Preparation for the GeoGravel under the guidance and supervision of Paolo Bettini and Johan Museeuw.
Drinks ordered by guests outside the stipulated amount, which will be the responsibility of the guest.
E-bike and bike rental – by reservation
Anything not expressly stated in “the fee includes” section.
Sports nutrition
Laundry service for cycling clothes
Professional mechanic during all outings
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival at an evocative resort located atop a poetic hill overlooking the unspoilt landscape of the Costa degli Etruschi. Following meet & greet with the team and briefing with Paolo Bettini and Johan Museeuw.
After the bike fitting, dinner at the resort, where you can enjoy typical dishes accompanied by a good Tuscan wine.
Day 2
The day begins with a breakfast of local products, surrounded by birdsong and the tranquillity of the hills. Then you will begin the tour with Paolo Bettini, Johan Museeuw and Silvia Parietti between the coast and the hinterland, discovering the authentic Mediterranean atmosphere with its colours and characteristic scents.
This will be followed by a visit, tasting and lunch in a local winery between art and sustainability, a symbol of the union between man and nature.
Back at the resort, you will head for dinner at a typical Tuscan osteria where you will rediscover ancient flavours and traditional recipes in a characteristic atmosphere.
Day 3
Today's day allows you to explore the area famous throughout the world for the production of Super Tuscan wines. You will visit an excellent wine cellar in Bolgheri and have lunch at a charming osteria in the village of Castagneto Carducci.
Departure by bike to reach Pomarance, the heart of Geotermi. Dinner in an exceptional location, immersed in the tranquillity of the Tuscan countryside.
Day 4
Today's day will be dedicated to a social ride with Paolo Bettini, Johan Museeuw and Silvia Parietti to discover the boraciferous soffioni and geysers that characterise the geothermal hills, in a small taste of the Strade Grigie, protagonists of GeoGravel Tuscany.
Lunch will be held at a local osteria from which to enjoy a spectacular view of the Metalliferous Hills surrounding the ancient village of Pomarance.
After returning to the hotel, there will be a visit to the 'Piazzone' of Pomarance, the beating heart of the Geo Festival, where you can enjoy Tuscan street food and an unforgettable evening with music and DJ sets.
Day 5
Participation in the second edition of GeoGravel Tuscany, an immersive experience along the Strade Grigie of Tuscany to experience gravel in its most authentic sense.
Prices and dates
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Price schedule
Tour information
- Duration 5 days
- Difficulty Level Media
- Distance 300 - 400 km