HOTEL RIFUGIO PRATEGIANO

 

Here in the hills of Alta Maremma one finds wonderful cycle tours that lead toward the coast, the little city of Massa Marittima and famous Siena.   The beautiful rugged landscape with its up and downs guarantees pure cycling thrill! The surroundings of Hotel Prategiano are considered a paradise for cyclists and a training camp for road cycling.

Cycling at Prategiano -> further information and fotos

 

The countless panoramic views, small medieval villages and quiet roads in protected areas give you that taste of Tuscany you always imagined. Several exicting tours over hills and mountains are sure to strengthen your muscles.If you would like to cycle from hotel to hotel, we offer a transfer service for either you and your bikes, or just your bikes and luggage. At our bike hotel in Tuscany, you will find at your disposal a lockable room for bicycles and a washing and repair place.  Help is always at hand for small repairs.

Assisted by detailed maps and GPS tracks, our staff will help you choose the routes that are right for you. Below are three of our favorite tours:

Cycling tour “San Galgano”:  Montieri - Palazzetto -  Abbey of San Galgano - Frassini - Chiusdino - Ciciano - Montieri:  total elevation 850 m, 39 km: Highlights: stop at the river Merse, visit to the famous Monastery of San Galgano, a small road with little traffic crossing over fields and beautiful landscape, a break in the picturesque village of Chiusdino.

Cycling route “Anqua”:  Montieri - Monterotondo - Castelnuovo - Anqua - Montieri: total elevation 1100 m, 62 km: Highlights: geothermal area at Castelnuovo, small road with little traffic up to the holding of Anqua, splendid countryside with many abandoned farms, stop at river Cecina.

Cycle tour “Massa Marittima”:  Montieri - Massa Marittima - Prata - Montieri: about 70 km. Highlights: visit to Massa Marittima with spectacular Cathedral and the most suggestive square of the Maremma Toscana, stop at the medieval village of Prata, beautiful fields and valleys.