Cross Country – The Sagrantino Grand Tour

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Cross Country – The Sagrantino Grand Tour

A tour through the landscapes and vineyards of Sagrantino, where fatigue gives way to wonder and astonishment

We recommend you book this route only if you have mountain bike experience and a fairly good level of training. It’s not very difficult, but it will still put you to the test, with its 50 km length and its almost 1000-metre climb. Its beauty, however, will make you shake off any fatigue.

We will be cycling in pursuit of the entire DOCG Sagrantino Wine appellation which, among other things, has made this wine-producing area famous throughout the world. We’ll cycle through lush green countryside and fields of endless vine rows. We’ll take the ancient dirt roads and cut through entire plantations of olive groves. It will be a day focused on cycling but we will smell the aromas of the earth, of its typical products and its full-bodied, heady wines, as tough and vigorous as those who choose to cycle this route.

We will also be able to see ancient villages and medieval castles while our guide will be happy to reveal to you their age-old secrets.

A day dedicated to sport and strenuous effort, but also to Mother Nature’s beautiful landscapes; one of those days you’ll always remember.

Plan

1
briefing

h. 09:30
2
first part of the trail

h. 09:40
3
lunch break

h. 13:00
4
second part of the trail

h. 14:00

Recommended clothing

For this activity we recommend comfortable clothing that does not restrict your freedom of movement.
We recommend wearing the right footwear for the type of bike you are going to use.
We strongly recommend the use of a crash helmet suitable for biking.

We also recommend you bring:

A comfortable backpack suitable for cycling/walking
A warm sweater, such as a technical sports shir, for sudden drops in temperature
A change of clothes (especially socks) in case of sudden rain
Hat with a sun visor
Warm hat
Gloves
Sunscreen.

Included

Expert guide
Mechanical assistance for repairs in case of punctures, problems with brakes or other malfunctions that can be dealt with on the spot.

Not included

Bicycles and related accessories are not included in this itinerary.

If you wish, you can choose bike hire from amongst our additional options. We will provide you with the bike that’s best suited to the type of route, taking your preferences into consideration, including helmets, pedaling accessories and spare parts for ordinary repairs. We have various types of bikes available, including e-bikes.

Time

The activity will last about 6,5 hours, including small stops. However, the duration may vary depending on the pace of the group and the need to take fewer or more breaks.

Languages

Italian
English

When

You can enjoy this experience throughout the year.

Pet policy

We are sorry but no pets will be allowed to accompany you in this activity.

Requirements

This is a recommended activity for those in good physical shape and with a good level of training.
Activity suitable only for adults (age 18+).

Additional information

This activity includes a lunch break, so we advise you to bring a packed lunch or to select the option ‘packed lunch’ so that we can provide it for you. Don’t forget to tell us about any allergies, intolerances or other special dietary needs: we will be happy to adapt your lunch to your needs.

Important

This activity can only be undertaken in favourable weather conditions, which will be evaluated by our partner and confirmed 48 hours in advance. In case of poor weather conditions we will immediately contact you and propose an alternative activity or a refund of the price paid.
This activity is subject to our operators’ availability. We have a large selection of collaborators capable of leading this activity, but if on the day you selected we do not have operators availabile, we will immediately, or in any case within 48 hours of booking, suggest an alternative activity you might wish to do or the choice of receiving a full refund of the price paid.
The times shown in the program are indicative and may vary according to your requests or those of the other participants in the group. These are always and in any case previously agreed with our staff or with the guide.

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Cross Country – The Sagrantino Grand Tour

A tour through the landscapes and vineyards of Sagrantino, where fatigue gives way to wonder and astonishment

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