June 7, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Free
We’re thrilled to introduce this exclusive, customized 2025 trip in partnership with Big Mountain Bike Adventures. This journey will showcase the best of Tuscany, combining the region’s best rides with rich artistic and cultural heritage, exceptional food, and world-class wines.
Our adventure kicks off in the world-famous Florence before venturing to spectacular Siena and hilltop Montalcino. We’ll then head over to Massa Marittima, one of Italy’s best-kept mountain bike secrets. During our journey, we’ll make sure we visit the Mediterranean to catch some rides with sea views along with beach time après. With its postcard landscapes, world class art, celebrated wines and authentic cucina contadina (farmer’s kitchen), this Tuscan experience is as much about the riding as it is about the culture.
This trip is a celebration of the finer things in life: fine wine, excellent cuisine, and the relaxed Tuscan lifestyle. We’ve blended into the tour 2 wine tastings at local vineyards, hand-picked restaurants offering the best of Tuscan cuisine, time to explore Siena’s historic sittes, and a wander through the charming medieval town of Massa Marittima. And, of course, we’ll always make sure we have time for the best gelato and espresso!
We’re convinced there’s no better way to experience Tuscany than by mountain bike. Experience great cross-country riding on fun hand-built singletrack and doubletrack trails featuring the perfect mix of flow and technical and rocky enduro-style trails. Sweet Skills will be coaching alongside with Big Mountain’s local guide Louise (originally from Sweden, lives in Italy, 2019 Enduro World Series World Master Champion, mother of two, and a fantastic host).
Our routes have been carefully selected to suit e-bikes, which will be included in your package – so no need to travel with your own bike. Our e-bikes will allow us to zip to the top of the trails, stay energized for the descents, and bigger mileage days with ease as we enjoy the breeze and the views spinning our way to the trailheads. This riding adventure is designed for intermediate (and above) level riders looking for an unforgettable adventure.
INCLUDED7 nights / 8 days
THE RIDINGThis trip offers a wonderful variety of trails from double track access to flowing downhills and technical enduro-style trails with steeper sections, loose terrain, and rocks. Some days will have technical climbs and others will be a combination road, double track, and singletrack climbs. There will be lots of opportunities to learns skills and get some tips so there may be short stops along the trail to look at features and dial in some skills. We’ll also gear the coaching tips specifically for eMTBs to maximize your fun on these bikes.
Skill Level: I-A Fitness Level 3-6 This camp is a great fit for intermediate to advanced riders who love riding technical trails. The riding will take us along some rocky trails by the sea, and a mix of flow and tech inland. We’ll be cruising along the uphills on ebikes which will be fantastic as this keeps the group together and we can cover a lot of ground and see more sights and trails. If you love a workout, no problem you keep it in Eco mode. If you don’t want to sweat then you can use more power assistance. No ebike experience required. Riders should be comfortable riding technical ‘dark’ blue trails (BC rated). If you are unsure if your fitness level and ability match this camp, please call Sylvie to discuss: 604-966-8330.
$3695 USD including e-mtb rental *Payments (including 25% deposit) go to Big Mountain Bike Adventures (our partner for this trip)
Maximum 14 riders with 1 Sweet Skills coach and 2 local guides
Step 1: Fill out the Sweet Skills Registration by clicking +1 tickets below
Step 2: You will receive a confirmation email from Sweet Skills within 24hrs with instructions on how to complete the rest of your registration with Big Mountain
Step 3: PAYMENTS ARE DUE TO BIG MOUNTAIN: 25% Deposit to Big Mountain via credit card info on their booking link. Balance due 60 days in advance of the trip.
Trip itineraries are subject to change at any time due to weather or other circumstances.
8 days (7 riding days) / 7 nightsDAY 1: ARRIVE TO FLORENCE. TRANSFER TO SIENA. WARM UP RIDE
Mid-morning greeting by our local guides and Sweet Skills coach at the Piazza Piave.
Transfer to the spectacular Siena where we will be spending the first two nights.
After lunch, we will collect our bikes for our warm up ride in the famous Chianti region, weaving through hill-top villages, oak forests with vineyards in all directions.
OVERNIGHT ALBERGO CHIUSARELLI
38km, 1500m descent
DAY 2: RIDE TO HILLTOP MONTALCINO. AFTERNOON BRUNELLO WINE TASTING.
Today we ride across one of the most beautiful regions in Tuscany to the south of Siena with it’s soft rolling hills that have a distinctive grey colouration and known for its production of white truffles. This afternoon we’ll visit the Col di Lamo winery in the hilltop town of Montalcino, world-renowned for its production of the Brunello grape.
OVERNIGHT ALBERGO CHIUSARELLI
48km, 900m descent
DAYS 3-7: TRANSFER TO MASSA MARITTIMA and area
This morning we’ll bid farewell to the Siena region and transfer an hour to the riding region of Massa Marittima, considered to be the best mountain biking in Tuscany.
We’ll hit the best trails and sights in the area. This is mountain bike paradise with hundreds of trails options. We may shuttle to reach some of the trails on some days, others we will pedal right out the door of our Villa. We’ll also drive a short ways to enjoy a ride the brings us down to the Mediterranean Sea.
OVERNIGHT TENUTA IL CICALINO
Distances will vary: 25-50 km, 1000-2000m descent
DAY 8: TRANSFER TO FLORENCE AIRPORT.
Two-hour morning transfer to Florence
GETTING THERE
All guests must arrive to Florence, Italy and be ready for pick up the morning of the first day. Flights are not included. Any accommodations prior to Day 1 are not included. We recommend arriving at least 1 day in advance to acclimatize to the environment and have a buffer in case of any flight delays.
LODGING AND CUISINE
We’ll be staying the first 2 nights in Siena at the Albergo Chiusarelli hotel in town, a gorgeous hotel built in 1870 which was originally a palace. We’ll be steps away from lots of exploring in Sienna, defined as the gothic capital of Italy. The following 5 nights will be at a villa in Massa Marittima called Tenuta Il Cucalino. We’ll be closer to nature in this villa as it is set in farmland. The villa has a pool, spa, gym and offers massages. Great place to unwind after a day of riding! Tuscany’s food is delicious, fresh and sourced with local ingredients, paired with local wine or a fresh espresso… You will not be left hungry in Italy!
CLIMATE
The Mediterranean climate will offer warm days and cool nights. Average temperatures during the day for June are anywhere between 20-28 degrees celcius.
GEAR
Your e-mtb bikes will be provided for you as part of the package for all the riding days. It is recommended that riders bring their own seat and pedals. In Sienna your bike will be a Focus JAM2 6.7. In Massa your bike will be either a Santa Cruz or a Scott brand (still TBD). Knee pads, eyewear and gloves are highly recommended. A regular cross country helmet (1/2 lid) will suffice but if you prefer to ride downhill with a full face, one with a removable jaw would be ideal. Anything form a fanny pack to a 16L backpack is recommended, something you can carry enough water, snacks, and extra clothes for the day. A full packing list will be emailed to all participants.
NOT INCLUDED
TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE
Our guest cancellation policy is firm and we recommend you purchase a trip interruption/cancellation insurance policy to avoid disappointment should you need to cancel your trip last minute. Travel insurance can be purchased through World Nomads, or your travel agent. Ensure your travel insurance covers you and your equipment and that your current health insurance covers the unforeseen like medical flights and back-country emergency rescue.
WAIVERS
Each guest will be required to sign a Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement at time of registration, prior to start of trip from both Big Mountain Bike Adventures and Sweet Skills. Participants are required to inform Big Mountain and Sweet Skills of any allergies, medical conditions or injuries that might affect their riding or health and any medications taken.
AGE
Minimum required age is 18 for our camps and clinics. Requests can be made on a case-by-case basis. It’s recommended for youth between the ages of 14 and 18 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
This trip is run in partnership with Big Mountain Bike Adventures. As they are taking payment, cancellation policy will be with Big Mountain. Please read their Cancellation Policy HERE
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