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Chianti Marathon
venerdì 07 maggio 2010
The 17th of October 2010 will take place the 4th Chianti Ecomarathon at Castelnuovo Beradenga, (15 km from Siena), witch is included in the Italian list of "Slow Cities and centre of the Cities of the Wine" .
The route will take you on paths (only 2.5 km of asphalt) through some of the most important and historical places and very impressive landscapes of this corner in Tuscany.
We will start from the main square of the town and after a short part going through the Senese Crete, we will arrive at the memorial stone of Monteaperti (10th km) that serves to remind us of the historical battle between the Senesi and Florentines in 1260 described by Dante in the Divine Comedy. We will continue towards the Chianti area and arrive at Montegiachi , a beautiful fortified castle (300 mt above sea); afterwards we will reach the estates of Poggiobonelli, Calcinaia and Pagliarese and finally arrive at Villa a Sesta.
Here the hardest climb waits for us (1.5km of stones) leading us to the fortress of Sestaccia, and from there to the highest point, Campi (646 mt). Now a long descent brings us to San Gusm , a beautiful medieval village completely restored that offers a wonderful view on the Chianti hills. We go up and down on paths until we reach the estate of Arceno.
There you will be surprised by a beautiful panorama: a road with cypresses one km long.
The departure and the arrival at the same point allow a good organization for the athletes who can stay in the various Agriturismi nearby at a convenient price.
On Saturday afternoon the race numbres will be given, later there will be a pasta party with the presentation of the itinerary.
On Sunday departure at 9.00 for a maximal time or 8 hours.
900 mt difference in level
Good roads and technically easy,it is suitable for every kind of shoes.
For people who would like to do trial but not 42 km we have organised a 10 km walk and a 18 km race that will take place on the route of the Ecomarathon.
The 17th of October 2010 will take place the Fourth Chianti Ecomarathon in Castelnuovo Berardenga, (15 km away from Siena), included in the Italian list of “City Slow” and centre of the City of the Wine. The route will take you on dirt roads (only 2,5 km of asphalt) through some of the most important and historical places and very impressive landscapes of this corner in Tuscany.
Price includes: 1 overnight stay in double room with breakfast service* and 2 pasta party* (16/10 for dinner and 17/10 for lunch) in Castelnuovo Berardenga at the Ecomarathon organisation rooms.
** Breakfast service is included only at hotel * Lunch is included only for athletes who will participate to Ecomarathon or to Chianti Trail
Supplements: - Chianti Ecomarathon registration € 28,00 per person until the 8th of October, then € 35,00 - Chianti Trail registration: € 10,00 per person + € 5,00 chip caution until the 8th of October, then € 15,00 per person + € 5,00 chip caution
Pasta party for companion or athletes who will participate to Ecowalking € 5.00 per person
On request we send availabilities and prices for groups and other properties.
The Chianti Marathon starts and ends in charming village of Castelnuovo Berardenga, just north of Siena. It is considered one of Italy's most scenic runs, passing iconic landscapes with gentle hills, vineyards, olive groves, cypress lined avenues, and picturesque hill top villages. If you want to enjoy this magnificent landscape but do not feel up to a full marathon try the 18 km trail or the 10 km walk.
During this 5 day journey you will visit the most important towns of the Chianti wine growing area, taste lots of this excellent nectar and sleep in the medieval town of Siena famous for the Palio horse race.
Trip Highlights:
- visit the most important towns of the Chianti wine growing area - partecipating of one of most scenic Italy's runs
ABV Artefice di Belle Vacanze srl is a small tour operator and travel agency located in Vagliagli, in the heart of the Chianti area at the door step of Siena.
Thanks to our location, the profound knowledge about our territory, traditions and customs, we provide full support to our customers. We have approx 300 properties situated in different areas of Tuscany, Veneto, Umbria, Marche and the Amalfi coast.
