The recommended airports for this route are Pisa, Florence and Rome. There are buses and trains to Buonconvento from Pisa (2–3 hours, €10-€28 ), Florence (2–3 hours, €9) and Rome (3 hours, €18-€34). From Buonconvento it is a short taxi ride to Montalcino (~€30). Taxi costs to the first hotel: From Pisa ~€350; from Florence ~€220; from Rome ~€370. Prices may be significantly higher on Sundays and public holidays. Taxis can be booked via the ATG office. For more detailed travel information see the Frequently Asked Questions.
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Each of our trips is graded according to terrain and length of walking/cycling routes, providing an indication of which grade of trip might suit you.
Fitness Legend
Grade 1
Gentle terrain, walking/cycling along good paths, tracks and quiet lanes, with a few short, usually gentle, ascents and/or descents.
Grade 2
Walking/cycling along well-established paths and tracks. Occasional loose (gravel) surfaces, and open meadows. Ascents and/or descents up to 1 hour.
Grade 3
Walking/cycling along a variety of paths, some stony in places, with ascents and/or descents of 1-2 hours.
Grade 4
Walking/cycling along a variety of paths and surfaces, occasionally challenging, with ascents and/or descents of 2-3 hours.
Grade 5
Challenging walking/cycling with a variety of terrain, some long days, and/or long ascents and/or descents.
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Is there no hotel upgrade option on this trip?