
Gravel Explorer: White Roads of Tuscany

- Length 7 days
- From USD$3295
- Style/Level Gravel Explorer 3.5
- Countries Italy
- Begin/End Siena/Cortona
Overview
In 1997, 92 cyclists pedaled out of Gaiole in Chianti, to protest the paving of Tuscany’s white gravel roads, or strade bianche. Now an annual event, L’Eroica celebrates pure cycling joy and has inspired the development of this stunning tour among the white roads of Tuscany. Ride romantic and famed winding cypress-lined roads, visit hilltop towns, and immerse yourself in one of the most photographed areas of Italy – the Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage designated landscape. Highlights include the Renaissance and Medieval towns of Siena and Cortona, riding through small, medieval Tuscan villages, or “borgos”, and thermal spa towns, and enjoying iconic views everywhere you look. Your pace will be slower on Gravel Explorer tours since riding on dirt is slower than on the road (but like all Gravel Explorer tours, the route is a mix of off pavement and paved). If you are used to riding on gravel, you’ll love these routes. If you are new to gravel, this is a great way to see if you have a taste for it!Learn more about our Gravel Explorer Tour Styles at the webpage at this link!
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Keep in mind
We work hard to maintain consistency across all of our tours, but some trips have unique differences. Here are some things to keep in mind about this tour.
- This tour spends time on and off paved roads so support van and aid may not always be readily available. You will have the option to pedal with a guide or on your own. If you opt to cycle on your own we recommend you are comfortable being independent.
- Navigation, hotels, meals? Learn more about what is included and what to expect on your Gravel Explorer tour.
- If you are interested in using a gravel bike for this tour, we outfit our road and e-road bikes with wider, knobbier tires.
Consider that around 50% of the ride will be on gravel or hard packed dirt roads which may have sections with washboard or rougher terrain. Your pace will be slower and the perceived effort will be greater than when you are on pavement.
Dates, prices & booking
Date | Price | Private room fee | Note | |
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Sep 7-13, 2025 | USD$3295 | USD$450 | Departure confirmed to go! | |
Oct 5-11, 2025 | USD$3295 | USD$450 |
Date | Sep 7-13, 2025 |
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Price | USD$3295 |
Private room fee | USD$450 |
Note | Departure confirmed to go! |
Date | Oct 5-11, 2025 |
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Price | USD$3295 |
Private room fee | USD$450 |
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Penciling in on a tour is a great way to temporarily hold a space while you think about your travel logistics and find some friends to join you. We encourage you to book your space on the tour dates that interests you as soon as possible. Many departures are already sold out.
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Itinerary
- Total distance 232km (144 miles)
- Average daily distance 46km (29 miles)
- Tour style Gravel Explorer
- Tour level 3.5
Visit our Tour Level page to learn more about terrain levels and how we determine day and tour levels.
Bikes
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Hardtail mountain bike – for Gravel Explorer Tours in Europe
Frame : Cannondale Smartform C2 Aluminum
Type : Mountain -
E-hybrid bike
Surcharge: $250 for 6-8 days; $300 for 9-15 days; $500 16+ days
Frame : Aluminum frame with front suspension
Type : E-Hybrid -
Premium gravel bike
Frame : Titanium frame built by Van Nicholas
Type : Premium Gravel -
E-gravel bike
Surcharge: $300 for 6-8 days
Frame : Carbon frame with carbon fork
Type : E-Gravel
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