InGIRO – THE FALL FOLIAGE 2025

• Arrival at Florence, Pisa, or Rome airport and transfer to Casale Chiesina.
• Visit to Casale Chiesina and accommodation in lodgings.
• Bike assembly with RETÜL bike fit system and delivery of technical materials.
• Technical briefing on the activity for the following day.
• Welcome buffet at Casale Chiesina.
• Relax and rest at Casale Chiesina.

• Breakfast.
• Casentino ride of about 2 hours, with a visit to La Verna Sanctuary, with lunch at La Verna, with a characteristic lunch at the guesthouse of the Franciscan friars of La Verna.
• Relax at Casale Chiesina.
• Technical briefing on the activity carried out and the following day’s activity.
• Preparation and private dinner at Casale Chiesina with local products accompanied by a pianist.
• Relax and rest at Casale Chiesina.

Route: Casale Chiesina – Bibbiena   La Verna Sanctuary.
Distance: 30 km (18 miles).
Elevation: 850 meters (2,800 feet).
Coffee: La Beccia.
Lunch: La Verna.
Private dinner: Casale Chiesina.
Accommodation: Casale Chiesina.
Level: 3

• Breakfast.
• Casentino Ride of about 3 hours: departing from our exclusive location at Casale Chiesina, we will head towards Soci, following a stunning bike path that primarily runs alongside the Arno River. During our journey, we will reach Pieve a Socana, where we will stop to enjoy our beloved coffee and visit the archaeological area, the tomb, and the church of Pieve a Socana, renowned for their uniqueness and beauty.
  After this captivating stop, we will continue cycling along a charming secondary road, surrounded by nature, until we arrive at Ornina. Here, we will have the pleasure of experiencing a unique blend of culture, gastronomy, and natural wonders. Directly at the winery and among the vineyards, we will pause for a delightful lunch, followed by a refined wine tasting at the Cantina di Ornina.
  An unmissable opportunity to explore the beauty of Casentino in an exclusive and relaxed atmosphere.
  towards Camaldoli, Moggiona, Poppi, crossing the Casentinesi Forests, with an aperitif and lunch at Bistrot il Pratello, in front of Poppi Castle.
• Return to Casale Chiesina.
• Technical briefing on the activity carried out and the following day’s activity.
• Private dinner at Casale Chiesina (Tuscany style…. Florentine steaks and delicious local meat).
• Relax and rest at Casale Chiesina.

Route: Casale Chiesina – Pieve a Socana – Ornina.
Distance: 25 km (15,5 miles).
Elevation: 300 meters (980 feet).
Coffee: Pieve a Socana.
Lunch: Ornina Winery.
Private dinner: Casale Chiesina.
Accommodation: Casale Chiesina.
Level: 1

• Breakfast.
• Casentino ride of about 3 hours. As we traverse the enchanting roads connecting Casentino to Florence, we will pause at the splendid Pieve di Romena to enjoy a delightful coffee while admiring the beauty of the church and its architecture. We will then continue our journey to the Castle of Romena, where we will have the opportunity to explore the historic structure and be captivated by a brief recounting of Dante’s cantos. Finally, we will proceed to the magnificent Castle of Porciano, where an exclusive aperitif awaits us in front of the castle, followed by a rejuvenating easy lunch, perfect for recharging our energies.
• Relax at Casale Chiesina.
• Technical briefing on the activity carried out and the following day’s activity.
• Aperitif, local wine tasting experience, and dinner at the Pergentina winery.
• Relax and rest at Casale Chiesina.

Route: Casale Chiesina – Pieve di Romena – Romena Castle – Stia – Porciano.
Distance: 30 km (19 miles).
Elevation: 600 meters (1,980 feet).
Coffee: Pieve di Romena.
Lunch: Il Fienile di Porciano.
Private dinner: Pergentina winery.
Accommodation: Casale Chiesina.
Level: 2

• Breakfast.
• Hiking with a local guide, in the Casentino Forests Park lasting about 3 hours.
• Buffet at Chalet Tassini Camaldoli.
• Return and relaxation at Casale Chiesina.
• Technical briefing on the activity carried out and the following day’s activity.
• Aperitif and dinner at Golf Club Casentino.
• Relax and rest at Casale Chiesina.

Route: Casale Chiesina – Casentino Forests.
Distance: 5-10 km (3-6 miles).
Elevation: 100-200 meters (320-660 feet).
Coffee: Camaldoli.
Lunch: Tassini Camaldoli.
Dinner: Golf Club Casentino.
Accommodation: Casale Chiesina.
Level: 1

If the group deems it necessary, this day can be used as a rest day to be spent peacefully at Casale Chiesina, relaxing by the pool while sipping a refreshing aperitif.

• Breakfast.
• Casentino ride of about 3 hours, through the roads that will lead us through the magnificent Casentino forests, reaching the Camaldoli Hermitage where we’ll enjoy a good coffee and visit the Ancient Pharmacy of the Camaldolese Monks, before continuing our journey towards Moggiona, Poppi, enjoying an aperitif at Bistrot il Pratello, located in front of Poppi Castle, followed by a visit to winery Fregnan, where a delightful easy lunch awaits us, featuring tastings of the Podestà wines produced by Cantina Fregnan.
• Return to Casale Chiesina.
• Technical briefing on the activity carried out and the following day’s activity.
• School cooking notions at Casale Chiesina with typical products provided by Il Mattarello, where you can enjoy the experience of preparing Tuscan dishes with the support of our chef.
• Relax and rest at Casale Chiesina.

Route: Casale Chiesina – Camaldoli – Poppi.
Distance: 42 km (26 miles).
Elevation: 710 meters (2,330 feet).
Coffee: Chalet Tassini di Camaldoli.
Coffee 2: Bistrot il Pratello.
Lunch: Fregnan Winery.
Private dinner: Casale Chiesina notions of school cooking.
Accommodation: Casale Chiesina.
Level: 2

• Breakfast.
• Feedback, greetings, group photos.
• Transfer to Florence, Pisa, or Rome airport.

• All accommodations at Casale Chiesina.
• All food and beverages* (breakfasts, lunches, dinners, all various snacks and group drinks we’ll have during the various transfers).
• Gift of personalized Castelli InGIRO jersey cycling.
• RudyProject helmets.
• Traditional bikes or electric bikes or traditional gravel bikes or electric gravel bikes.
• Shuttles with vans to support the variety of route options.
• Laundry service for cycling clothing.
• Bike mechanics and washing service.
• Expertise and services of our trip leaders born and raised in Casentino.
• Complete planning with detailed information before each transfer.
• Private guided tours to museums, historical sites, wineries, and other selected attractions as indicated in the bike tour program.
• Special events, including wine tastings and other selected attractions as mentioned in the bike tour program.
• Guides for hiking excursions.
• 3-months training program.

*Drinks ordered by guests outside of agreed menus and outside of group activities incur additional costs.

You choose the dates for your private vacation, and we at InGIRO will be delighted to organize an unforgettable Bike Tour for you, your family, friends, or colleagues, always immersed in the picturesque scenery of Casentino. When booking, you can freely choose whether to participate in the Bike Tour with traditional bikes, electric bikes, or gravel bikes.

For 2024, customers can select a period between September 7th and November 3rd.

While for 2025, customers can choose a period from March 2nd to November 15th.

A minimum duration of 3 nights and a number of participants ranging from 4 to 10 is always confirmed.

We also offer the possibility of organizing tours without the use of bicycles, during which you will be accompanied by our local guides who will lead you to discover the wonders and most suggestive spots of Casentino and its nature.

Feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to answer any questions or inquiries you may have.

The InGIRO team.