Difficulty S1 – 60%on gravel road ordirt track
750mt total difference in height
35kmtotal lenght

If nobody has ever told you about the Rocca di Pietracassia, this is your chance to spend a memorable day visiting the ruins of the ancient castle with a superb view of the Tuscan coast, the Elba Island, the Argentario, the Tower Pisa, Volterra and the towers of San Gimignano, the Apuan Alps and the Apennines, enjoying the panorama and the taste of the Tuscan food, with a glass of Chianti!

We discovered this magical place when the path was still buried in the trenches and the access to the castle was impervious and dangerous.
The town of Lajatico has recently promoted the restoration of this splendid X century architecture that is finally open to the public once again.

The easiest and fastest way to reach the Rocca di Pietracassia, that is perched on a rock spur on the top of the Miemo hill, is riding to the top with your MTB or E-bike.
We are happy to offer you this full-day tour, if you prefer, we will ride toghether with you to the summit, telling you about the history of this fortress or we welcome you at Pieve de’ Pitti for a Picnic in the Vineyard based on local products and Pieve de’ Pitti wines.
That’s the program:

at 8:30am starting from Pieve de’ Pitti alone or with one of our staff memebrs
riding to the slopes of the Miemo hill along the Sterza creek
Rise to Rocca di Pietracassia
around 10:00am: stop in the fortness
climbing down to Lajatico Stopping at Teatro del Silenzio and in the small main square for a caffe i
back home riding to Pieve de Pitti
shower and relax
starting from 1:00pm Picnic in the Vineyard

Pice: starting from 280EUR for 2 people

The price includes: e-bikes rental ( electric MTB) plus accessories (helmet and repair kit), bike delivery to Pieve de’ Pitti and return, GPX trace route, an energy bar or snack for your stop at the Rocca, coffee in Lajatico, 1 liter of water and obviously everything you need for your Picnic in Vigna!
The bike guide service can be booked as an extra.
All the details about Picnic in Vigna here

in cooperation with Taddei Bike rentals

Enjoy a well-deserved rest after such a ride!
Book a room in a B&B or an apartment in our farmhouse!

S1 – You might bump into small obstacles such as slightly protruding roots and small stones. Possible presence of drainage channels or erosion damage. On S1 single trails the ground can sometimes be loose. The grade reaches a maximum of 20% but there will be no hairpin bends. However, knowledge of basic riding techniques is required and keep concentrated. The hard steps require the use of the brakes and the ability to use you body to influence the trajectory. All obstacles can be overcome with basic riding skills.

Trail conditions: possible loose terrain, with small roots and stones
Obstacles: small obstacles (drains, erosion damage)
Gradient: moderate but with challenging sections in the woods over 20%
Curves: wide
Riding technique: basic riding technique skills