Vintage Spin: Hotels for L’Eroica

“Every October, a colourful mix of passionate cyclists and vintage lovers descend on Chianti, Italy, bringing with them masses of old-school bikes and costumes. This is L’Eroica, a decades-old celebration of cycling history that includes both fun and competitive rides through the rolling hills and famous white roads of Tuscany. These hotels are ideally placed to enjoy L’Eroica, but be quick – rooms go fast.

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La Fonte del Cieco, Gaiole
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The only hotel in the centre of Gaiole where L’Eroica starts and finishes, La Fonte del Cieco is itself a slice of vintage Tuscany. Cosy and informal with an intimate, quiet atmosphere, it’s the perfect base from which to discover the Eroica’s race bike paths and beautiful Tuscan countryside. Overlooking the town’s main square, you’ll be right at the heart of the action, and perfectly placed to enjoy the food, stalls and merriment of the festival that takes place alongside the bike race.

If you want to see more hotels in Gaiole, visit our Gaiole hotels page.

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Hotel Villa Campomaggio, Radda
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The ridiculously picturesque Villa Campomaggio Hotel is not only a gorgeous place to stay on the L’Eroica route, its guest services also go above and beyond. An 18th century aristocratic villa, it stands proudly on the Chianti hills, surrounded by vineyards, woods and a beautiful, peaceful garden. Its charming staff are there to help you. Want a safe location for your bikes? They’ll find one. Want breakfast at dawn to fuel you for your day’s ride? Non c’é problema – no problem.

If you want to see more hotels in Radda, visit our Radda hotels page.

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Hotel Palazzo San Niccolò, Radda
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In the centre of Radda, the L’Eroica cycling routes pass right by Hotel Palazzo San Niccolò, and one of the event’s refreshment stops is in the Piazza Ferrucci in front of the hotel. Recently renovated, the hotel itself brings together historic Chianti and modern comfort, with frescoed ceilings, a small, private garden, and supremely comfortable rooms. But, again, it’s the nothing-is-too-much-trouble service that you’ll appreciate; with staff well versed in all things cycling and L’Eroica, they’ll help you with every aspect of your adventure.

If you want to see more hotels in Radda, visit our Radda hotels page.

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L’Ultimo Mulino, Gaiole
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Right in between Gaiole and Radda, this reclaimed ancient mill is hidden away in the gorgeous Tuscan countryside. With a buffet breakfast in the amazing medieval hall to set you up for the day, you then only have 5km to travel to the L’Eroica starting line. Afterwards, return to L’Ultimo Mulino to soak away the day’s ride, or have a massage beside the hotel pool. Unlike many hilltop hotels in the area,’Last Mill’ is nestled in a valley for a truly historic, escapist stay.

If you want to see more hotels in Gaiole, visit our Gaiole hotels page.

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Hotel Dory & Suite, Riccione
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A journey to the coast from L’Eroica’s Chianti routes, Hotel Dory is for those who want to extend their cycling holiday, or keep the non-cycling contingent of their family happy. A true bike hotel, it has a mind-boggling array of itineraries and services for cyclists, from free servicing, workshops and wash-downs to on-site mechanics, safe storeroom and carb-loading Aprés Bike Grand Buffet. For post-ride relaxation, there’s an excellent spa, while the rest of the family will be entertained by pools, excursions and cookery classes.

If you want to see more hotels in Riccione, visit our Riccione hotels page.”