Any 'must visit' roads in Tuscany?
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I'm going to be staying in a village near Arezzo on the eastern edge Tuscany in a few months' time. I probably won't have much chance to explore, but if I do get a chance to pinch the hire car for an hour or so are there any 'must drive' roads in the area?
Sadly, I note the Futa Pass is a bit too far north. Sansepolcro, on the original Mille Miglia route is just over the other side of the Apeninnes, though.
Sadly, I note the Futa Pass is a bit too far north. Sansepolcro, on the original Mille Miglia route is just over the other side of the Apeninnes, though.
Hi,
you can easily drive down the Futa while going to Arezzo, or on the way back (probably better, as you won't be tired from driving).
You just need to leave the motorway on the exit of Rioveggio, just a few miles after Bologna, and re-enter in Barberino di Mugello, a few miles before Florence (or the other way round).
Apart from that, most roads around Tuscany are worth a drive, so a quick tour around Arezzo will provide you with great driving too.
Keep in mind that the Futa pass, especially on weekends can be crowded with motorbikes.
you can easily drive down the Futa while going to Arezzo, or on the way back (probably better, as you won't be tired from driving).
You just need to leave the motorway on the exit of Rioveggio, just a few miles after Bologna, and re-enter in Barberino di Mugello, a few miles before Florence (or the other way round).
Apart from that, most roads around Tuscany are worth a drive, so a quick tour around Arezzo will provide you with great driving too.
Keep in mind that the Futa pass, especially on weekends can be crowded with motorbikes.
Chris71 said:
The thing is, it's not a road trip. We're flying to Pisa and then getting a hire car. I should also confess it's our honeymoon, so anything more than a short detour from the planned itinerary would be pushing my luck. 
I'd then opt for SPA, swimming pool and ehmmmm........ 
And congratulations btw
Wozy68 said:
Chris71 said:
The thing is, it's not a road trip. We're flying to Pisa and then getting a hire car. I should also confess it's our honeymoon, so anything more than a short detour from the planned itinerary would be pushing my luck.
Where you staying?Chris71 said:
Wozy68 said:
Chris71 said:
The thing is, it's not a road trip. We're flying to Pisa and then getting a hire car. I should also confess it's our honeymoon, so anything more than a short detour from the planned itinerary would be pushing my luck.
Where you staying?In a previous life I was to be married in Florence.
I've not been to Florence, (understandably my wife is not that keen to go with me, though she has been before) but been informed that its better to take the train then the car into the city.
Tuscany really is most beautiful. Have a great time. I stayed here when I went http://www.villalean.com/home.asp
I spent a week in Tuscany this time last year, and don't recall many roads worth recommending. There was one bit though, that was fun and actually looked like Tuscany is supposed to - here.
The good news is that you're staying pretty close to it, and can perhaps combine a drive with a trip to Bagno Vignoni for an evening meal.
If you're up for a bit of exercise, the best thing we did was a walk through the countryside from Pienza to Montepulciano:
The good news is that you're staying pretty close to it, and can perhaps combine a drive with a trip to Bagno Vignoni for an evening meal.
If you're up for a bit of exercise, the best thing we did was a walk through the countryside from Pienza to Montepulciano:
The roads around the villages in the chianti region south of Florence, north of Siena, are really good. Plenty of switchbacks, steep hills, hairpins etc.
Driving into Florence is fine. There's a huge free car park at the top of the hill, it's a fair walk into town(15 mins) the walk back up the hill at the end of the day is hard work, get a taxi up if you're not fit hah
Driving into Florence is fine. There's a huge free car park at the top of the hill, it's a fair walk into town(15 mins) the walk back up the hill at the end of the day is hard work, get a taxi up if you're not fit hah
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