Transfer Option:

From the Hills to the Sea
Day 1  Arrival, meeting with the other riders and the guide, introduction to the trekking, dinner and overnight stay at  Poggio al Toro.
Day 2  Departure from the centre towards Scansano through Montepò, passing next to the medieval castle whose origins date back to around the year 1000, though what you see today derives from a major 14th century rebuild . Lunch. In the afternoon arrival in in the area of Ghiacco Forte with magnificent views down over the hillsides towards the Argentario coast. Dinner and overnight at the Agriturismo Olivetello.
Day 3   Departure from  Ripacci  towards Magliano in Toscana through a hilly landscape and the Albegna stream. Lunch. In the afternoon route along the stream  near Marsiliana via the noble Corsini family’s estates. The last part of this route is along the beach at Giannella. Arrival at the inn near the beach. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4  Departure from Giannella towards Monte Argentario. The promontory was also an island in past times, but the sea currents and the Albegna river joined it with the mainland through two tomboli or land spits, the Tombolo of Giannella and the Tombolo of the Feniglia. The Argentario protrudes into the sea, creating some lovely secluded beaches and marine caves that can only be reached by boat. Lunch. In the afternoon we ride through Ansedonia, among the ruins of the Etruscan city of Cosa, to reach the inn near Capalbio Scalo. This in its turn is close to Lake Buriano, which is a WWF nature reserve. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5  Departure from Capalbio via the old country roads of Polverosa and Marsilliana (through the patrician Corsini Family's estate). Again on the road along the Albegna stream. Dinner and overnight stay in Ripa Rossa, near Magliano in Toscana.
Day 6  Departure from Albegna along the river passing near the  Etruscan necropolis of Ghiaccio Forte and Montemerano. Lunch at the river with the possibility of swimming. In the afternoon we reach our inn near Saturnia, which is a spa featuring naturally hot sulfurous water that has been enjoyed for its beneficial qualities since ancient times. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7   Departure from  Saturnia towards Murci, visiting the Etruscan necropolis of Pian di Palma. Lunch.  In the afternoon return to  Poggio Toro. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8  Breakfast and Departure 

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In general the climate in Tuscany is very mild. There are little differences between the regions, though. Rule of thumb: at the coast and in the valleys the summers are hotter than in the hilly areas, where the climate is very continental – rain falls are more often. Usually the summers in Tuscany are without rain and very hot, especially in the valleys. Spring (april and may) and autumn (october and november) might be rainy but there are still dry, sunny days. In the winter there are sunny, mild days but at night it sometimes gets very cold. July ist he hottest month with temperatures from 23°C up to 30°C. Especially in the valleys the teperatures sometimes rise up high. In the coldest month – january- there are about 7°C at the coast and about 3,5°C to 5,5°C inside the country. Of course the temperature in the mountainious areas is below.

Protective clothing at the rider’s discretion; flat-heeled comfortable shoes with rubber soles and protective leggings, or flat-heeled boots with rubber soles; rain coat; trousers or riding britches that are sturdy enough to resist the thorns of wayside bushes; gloves at the rider’s discretion.

We suggest a hat for protection from the sun, sun cream, a bathing costume for stops at streams or thermal springs, a light windproof jacket, a sweater. 

Luggage Restriction:
Please try to bring only ONE medium sized bag or suitcase with you for the ride. We have restrictions on the amount of luggage we can fit into our support vehicles.  Excess luggage can be left at our base, if necessary.
 

Lodging, breakfast and dinners will be taken in agriturismo farm B&Bs, that we have picked out for their welcome and comfort. Double rooms with en suite bathrooms. Single rooms are very limited and can be upgraded to locally when available.

Each day there will be a picnic lunch or a stop at a farm for tasting local products.
The food in this part of Tuscany is traditional and very tasty, with plenty of locally grown vegetables and an accent on game. Vegetarian meals are always available, and gooumets will particularly enjoy the ewe’s milk pecorino cheeses made in the vicinity, embellished with a trickle of local honey. The area also produces excellent red wines, largely based on the Sangiovese red grape.

Baggage: Baggage will be by transported by car each day, and should be easy to pack, and not too large or heavy.

Fattoria Bacinello
There are 6 en-suite bedrooms and 6 apartments. All are adorned with traditional Tuscan “terre di Siena” paintings to welcome you with an elegant and sophisticated sense of warmth.  The rooms are located in the main part of the house and the apartments in the two independent annexes. The farmhouse stands in a large garden and olive grove and the interior décor has been immaculately cared for and adorned with elegant reworkings of traditional Tuscan furnishings.

There is a nice outdoor pool (open from late May to mid September) with a breathtaking view.

Then there are the local wines: as many as eight different DOC wines that have won numerous IGT awards are grown and produced in Maremma vineyards as part of a very ancient tradition that some argue dates back as far as Etruscan times.
DOC wines served  (in the Montecucco and Morellino di Scansano areas) include the Bianco di Pitigliano, the Rosso di Sovana, the Parrina, the Capalbio DOC, the Monteregio di Massa Marittima, along with various Chiantis and an array of other Tuscan wines.

The Agroturismo Capannone

“Il Capannone “ is an old restored farm,  immersed in the pristine nature of Maremma, in Tuscany, near  the thermal bath of Saturnia, with its  sulphuric water.  Surrounded by the green, it allows you to spend relaxing days in silent and tranquillity . The inn is near the historical village of Montemerano, Pitigliano, Sovana and Vulci.
The Agroturismo is located at the ground floor of the farm house with double or triple bedrooms and apartments.  Each one has an independent entrance, private bathrooms,  fridge and TV. Rooms will be warm during winter and cool during summer, and will allow you to enjoy the tranquillity and serenity, that are still uncontaminated in Maremma.
In the  morning, you will enjoy a healthy breakfast in the common room, which will be prepared for you by  Mrs. Mafalda. 
At your arrival at the farm,  you will meet Asia,  a beautiful Maremmano shepherd dog,  that will warmly welcome you, together with Olivia, Andreina e Penelope.....our lovely donkeys !

This trip includes some wine with dinner and can accommodate special dietary requests.