Day 1  :  Florence  -  Bivigliano  -  31 km. (16 offroad)  -  Elevation gain :  1100 m.  -  The first leg of this bike tour is a very rewarding stage from the point of view of nature and landscape. The route gradually ascends the slopes of Monte Morello, the Mons Maurilius of the Romans, from which there are splendid views both over the city of Florence and over the Mugello, as well as of the more distant Apennines. Then it follows quiet, shady pathways as far as Bivigliano. 

Day 2  :  Bivigliano  -  Pontassieve  -  35 km. (4 offroad)  -  Elevation gain :  400 m.  -  After a very rewarding uphill to the scenic Sanctuary of Montesenario, we'll be riding (this time mainly downhill) to the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Sasso, before descending along a beautiful paved road to Santa Brigida. From there the itinerary passes through a lovely landscape that slopes towards the Val di Sieva, dotted with stupendous farms and hamlets and restored windmills. 

Day 3  :  Pontassieve  -  Impruneta  -  35 km. (16 offroad)  -  Elevation gain :  1050 m.  -  The route will take us along narrow, ancient roads with fine views over the Arno Valley, up to the monastery of L'Incontro. From there we'll reach the Fonte Santa Natural Park, where an exciting downhill through the woods will introduce us to the gentle landscapes of Chianti. Cycling across vineyards and olive groves we'll end up at Impruneta, the "capital" of terracotta ware.

Day 4  :  Impruneta  -  Florence  -  45 km. (22 offroad)  -  Elevation gain :  400 m.  -  After an easy 7 km. downhill with very worthwhile views over Florence itself and of the grand architectural complex of the Certosa we'll climb again into a hilly landscape dotted with villas and farmhouses before moving upstream along the Arno to end up at the Parco delle Cascine at the gates of Florence.