The Calvana is a long chalky ridge which slopes down for over 20 km from the Apennines to the Prato plain, thus dividing Mugello from Bisenzio valley. Riding its panoramic meadows we will eventually meet horses in a natural state or wild cattle like the typical white cows called Calvanine. Once on top of Monte Maggiore, the highest peak of the ridge, we will enjoy a fantastic panoramic view at 360 degree over a large section of the Apennine Range before the final exciting downhill towards the bike tour starting point.

During the first part of this challenging bike ride through the high Chianti hills we'll be passing the ancient Badia Coltibuono before riding the ridge that crosses the entire Natural Park of Cavriglia, where it's not unusual to meet game like deers, bucks, fawns, mufflons and even guanos and lamas. On the second part of the ride we'll be cycling mainly downhill, passing the Albola castle and the tiny medieval village of Vertine.