HOTEL RIFUGIO PRATEGIANO

Here in the hills of Alta Maremma, between Siena and the coast, you will find wonderful views, interesting uphills and fun downhills. The beautiful rugged landscape guarantees thrilling mountain bike pleasure! The trails that surround Bike Hotel Prategiano give mountain bikers a unique experience of  green countryside, freedom and thrill.
 

MTB holidays at Prategiano -> further infos and fotos

 

You will find small Medieval villages, wide dirt roads and 500 km of well-signed single trails in nature parks and protected areas.Lots of bike tours start and finish at Prategiano. The region with its endless miles of quiet asphalt roads is also ideal for cycling. At lunch time you have the opportunity to meet the horseback riders and hikers for a picnic in the countryside. If you would like to spend a bike-free afternoon, you may hitch a ride back to the hotel in hills of Tuscany with the picnic bus

Mountain bike tour "VILLA ANQUA": A small climb upwards allows you to leave the hills behind.  After biking along a dirt track you will face a difficult descent, a real rush of adrenalin for those wishing to test their speed while diving down into the splendid landscape of Maremma Tuscany.  Along the way you will see the villa of Anqua, the Etruscan baths of Galleraie, and finally, you will pass through the picturesque village of Travale. Altitude Difference: 950m;  Kilometers: 49km.

 

MTB route "ABBEY OF SAN GALGANO": After the descent into the valley of the River Merse, you will bike along fields and medows.  You will then arrive at the abbey San Galgano.  From here, you will follow the ancient road "l'Antica Strada della Maremma", passing the ruins of former posting houses and Luriano Castle.  Altitude Difference: 950m; Total kilometers 41.8: - Tarmac Road 11.8km, Dirt Track 13.2km and Trail 16.8km.

Bike trails "NATURAL PARK OF SCARLINO": A seemingly endless web of trails cross each other in the Mediterranean "Macchia". The trails lead along coastal shelves and lonely sandy beaches, finally arriving at the cliffs which will take you down to one of the most beautiful beaches in Maremma Tuscany. Kilometers and Altitude: flexible