Motorcycle Tour Monte Amiata and Val D'Orcia

KM 181

We will touch: Santa Fiora, Castel del Piano, Sant'Antimo, Montalcino, Pienza, Montepulciano, Radicofani, Abbadia San Salvatore.

From the Le Macinaie hotel, we set off towards Piancastagnaio, crossing the beautiful beech forest that surrounds Mount Amiata. Once there, it is possible to visit the Aldobradesco Castle.
Next comes Santa Fiora, the pearl of Mount Amiata, and the other villages of Arcidosso and Castel del Piano. Winding roads in a succession of views of the mountain and the valley.
After passing the characteristic village of Seggiano, after a fascinating road we reach Castel Nuovo dell'Abate with the beautiful Abbey of Sant'Antimo. A few more kilometers and the village

The next road takes us through the spa town of Chianciano, famous for its healing waters.
But now comes the best. An exciting route takes us to Radicofani, the city of Ghino di Tacco.
We cross a landscape with Alpine flavours.
From here the view is amazing. Below us stretches the Val D'Orcia with the Amiata in the background.
From Radicofani we now head towards Abbadia San Salvatore on an old road that is a bit dilapidated but absolutely fascinating. Now the eastern ridge of Amiata awaits us with the small villages of Casglion D'Orcia with the ancient tower, Vivo D'Orcia with its fresh water springs and waterfalls and finally Pescina, one of the highest villages of Amiata. Another 10 km along one of the oldest roads that lead to the summit of the volcano and we have arrived. The changes in landscape and colors as you climb the mountain are absolutely impressive.
In the evening with dinner we will propose a tasting of wines from Montalcino and Montepulciano. For the more aggressive motorcyclists after dinner a small night tour of the villages of Monte Amiata, 40 km. With a stop in some successful pubs