Ferruggini

Bike Pathways

A land to live slowly by bicycle for families with children, cyclists and professionals alike, who all find here ideal spaces to spin pedals and wheels. Here at Bolgheri, with its noble wines, its famous Cypress Avenue, its sea, hills, vineyards, olive trees and Mediterranean forest, one breaths the air from the Maremma. Its climate, mild in the winter and always sweet and moderate in the summer, allows biking all year long.

Here are three wonderful itineraries to try and explore this pretty Tuscan corner.

Itinerary No. 1: Bolgheri DOC
Starting and arrival point: Donoratico town
Length: 34 KM
Altitude gap: 100 meters
Type of roads: Paved countryside roads.
Difficulty: Medium
Notes: The journey is mostly level, except in the vicinity of Bolgheri. Food and rest areas can be found both at Bolgheri and Donoratico. It is advised to tackle this itinerary in day light.

Itinerary No. 2: Castagneto Carducci and Segalari hills
Starting and arrival point: Donoratico town
Length: 15 KM
Altitude gap: 210 meters
Type of roads: Paved secondary roads.
Difficulty: Medio/challenging
Notes: This journey requires some familiarity with incline. The gradient is never prohibitive and the steep segments are not too long. However, the climb to Castagneto and the continuation towards the hills require some strength. On the other hand, the longer itinerary can be covered even with a regular bike.

Itinerary No. 3: Air from the sea
Starting and arrival point: Donoratico town
Length: 11 KM
Altitude gap: -- meters
Type of roads: Paved secondary roads, dirt roads
Difficulty: Easy
Notes: Easy journey, accessible also to families with children.