E-BIKING helps enjoying hilly Tuscany

The electric bike is not just an eco-friendly means of transport, but it is a fast and new way to travel every day, and  it can arrive where other vehicles cannot. 
The Electric Pedal Assisted Bike is a brilliant invention, it allows everybody at any age to feel something special: just a few push thrusts and the “engine” (inserted in the wheel’s hub) starts helping the pedaling, and magically the bike becomes lighter, able to face even exacting slopes, typical of our roads.
It is suitable for everybody. It doesn’t need a license plate, vehicle registration tax, insurance, helmet (we will give it to you anyway). All this can be achieved with a kind of rental which removes any problem regarding the purchase and management of the E-Bike, intensifying the pleasure of driving it. 

rental proposal from e-biketuscany.com

The company e-biketuscany based in Pienza offers several  rental proposals in order to fulfill any requirement and service.
To this scope, E-Bike Tuscany selected performing e-bike brands and engines, well-known in Italy and in the world, which -respecting the traffic regulations- can reach high performance while driving a comfortable and high quality bike.

e-bike ride over Valdorcia

Further contact: info@e-biketuscany.com of visit https://www.facebook.com/ebikeitaly/

Easter Music Festival in Montepulciano

Once again the spring brings in Montepulciano an exceptional event for music lovers

From the weekend of Easter 2016 until April 28 various beautiful venues will host music concerts. 

See the full program here:

http://www.festivaldipasqua.it/il-programma.html

concert in Palazzo Contucci in 2015

A unique opportunity to experience an exciting full immersion in the Beauty by combining the highest levels of performances and unique Tuscan locations, where everything, even the culture of food, contributes always to the sense of peace and universal harmony.

BIKING AROUND MONTEPULCIANO

Our region is characterized by gravel roads, breathtaking views, rolling hills, an ideal condition to be discovered even by bicycle.
To help you discover the true essence of our territory, (avoiding tourist traps or purely commercial offer) we are creating a network of companies dedicated to offering valuable services and entousiastic work. We started cooperate with Stefania and her bike renta company in Pienza (http://www.e-biketuscany.com) in order to allow you preferential rental rates for mountain bikes, racing bikes and and electric bikes.
They will recommend the routes to do during your holiday, depending on your needs and your training level.
You can also arrange excursions with English speaking guides who will take you (always taking into account your physical condition), to the most hidden corners.

When tired you can relax in front of a tasty picnic or making a stop in a small restaurant, personally chosen by the guide.

At Politian Apartments we offer a safe and special storage room for our guests bikes and equipment

Mountain bike excursion on the hills near Pienza

Montepulciano in the background

Guided tour in the forest around Chianciano

TREKKING ACTIVITIES ALL OVER THE YEAR

Reserved to Politian Apartments guests and their friends

Every Sunday, if you want to make a trekking tour with us and our friends, you are welcome
If you want to do a more thorough and independent excursions, we can organize a personal guided tour.
Lots of pictures from past excursions are posted on the local Trekking Association Facebook Page

dramatic view of Valdorcia in winter

trails around the village of Montepulciao among vineyards

  

Mid winter scene: green fields, gentle breeze and bright day

After a reinvigorating walk you can still enjoy the views from your apartment windows or lazing in the garden with a well deserved glass of wine. In our house, the clock is not an essential object ...

Here comes the olive harvest 2015

Along with the wine another celebrated produce of this blessed land: the olive oil. I made these pictures few days ago during a walk around Montepulciano west side. Farmers were quite happy of the 2015 harvest outlook. Olives looked rich and healthy to me. It seems this summer long drought didn't affect the trees too much (or at least not in this area). Look forward to get the first sample of oil!

Old Olive Trees in the surrounding of Montepulciano

2015 Olives

Autumn in Tuscany

Oh, the colors...

Yes, this is definitely our favorite time of the year. October, November and December are the months when "foodies" get what they love: season's delicacies like mushrooms and truffles, fresh olive oil and, the best ingredient, cooler days to indulge in all the above ;)

Fall is when the Nature gives a final blast before the winter sleep and the color carousel begins.

Montepulciano grand Renaissance Temple devoted to San Biagio in full colors

Montepulciano from west in a bright October day. Vineyards just starting the foliage

All seasons in Tuscany are equally beautiful but when it comes to serious hiking Fall has its charm . My English Setter seems to appreciate it too. 

Beautiful foliage in the wood around Montepulciano