Planned Route Notes
This stage departs from Florence and heads south into the Chianti hills, entering one of Italy’s most iconic riding landscapes defined by vineyards, cypress-lined ridges, and continuous flowing curves. The route bypasses major highways, instead traversing secondary mountain and rural roads through historic hill regions near Siena and the Val d’Orcia. Further south, the terrain becomes more remote and volcanic as the ride approaches the ancient Etruscan and medieval zones surrounding Orvieto and the highlands above Lake Bolsena. This section combines sweeping open countryside with technical inland mountain segments, offering long-distance visibility and minimal traffic. The final leg descends gradually into the Lazio region, transitioning from rural volcanic plateau into the expanding metropolitan perimeter of Rome. The stage concludes at the historic capital, marking the transition from Tuscany’s pastoral highlands to the political and cultural center of Italy.