Tuscany and the Chianti region need little introduction and what better way to discover this ancient and splendid landscape than on the 2nd Salomon Ecomarathon del Chianti where the route will take you on trails through some of the most important and historical towns and impressive landscapes of this corner in Tuscany around Siena.
The race starts from the main square of the town and through the Senese Crete, when will arrive at the memorial stone of Monteaperti (10th km) a reminder of an historical battle between the Senesi and Florentines in 1260. You will continue towards the Chianti area to arrive at Montegiachi , a beautiful fortified castle (300 m above sea); and then on to the wine estates of Poggiobonelli, Calcinaia and Pagliarese and finally arrive at Villa a Sesta. Here the hardest climb awaits - 1.5km of stones leading to the fortress of Sestaccia. From there it is on to the highest point, Campi (646 m) which is followed by a long descent brings you to San Gusm, a beautiful medieval village completely restored that offers a wonderful view on the Chianti hills then undulating on small dirt roads until the estate of Arceno where there is a beautiful panorama with cypresses along the trail for one kilometre.
Time limit 8 hours.
Fri 17 Oct: Early morning BA flight from London Gatwick to Pisa, departing 08.10 and arriving 11.20. Collect the included hire car for the drive through the Chianti countryside to Siena. Check in to your 4-star hotel on Bed and Breakfast basis.
Sat 18 Oct: Free day to discover the beautiful city of Siena. Registration and pasta party this evening (race entry fee is included in the package).
Sun 19 Oct: Transfer to the race start at Castelnuovo Beradenga (15km away) in time for 9am race start.
Mon 20 Oct: Included guided tour of the Chianti region visiting Radda and the castle of Vertine and wine tasting of the famous Chianti Classico wine with English speaking guide. On returning to Siena drive to Pisa for the 22.50 BA flight to Gatwick arriving 23.55.
| Prices Per Person | Twin | Single |
| 3-night tour | £459 | £TBA |
| Own flight discount | £195 | |
| Deposit per person | £150 |
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