Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB

Chianti Ultra is a 73km ultra trail path that winds through the Chianti Storico territory, starting from the capital Radda in Chianti. It joins the two territories of Chianti Fiorentino and Chianti Senese showing all its features, from the sweet hills full of vineyards and olive groves to the forest paths that climb up San Michele Mountain up to 900m altitude.

Ultra Trail Chianti Castles it is a unique 102km route, a ring that retraces the paths that connect the Castles of Chianti Storico , starting from the capitalRadda in Chianti, it connects the two extremes of the territory, Monteluco and Monte San Michele, passing through the wonderful Chianti estates.

The Chianti Marathon Trail develops within the Chianti Senese territory, starting from Hystorical Chianti capital, Radda in Chianti,runs through the connecting paths through the vineyards used for moving between fields, the sweet hills surrounding this path make it fascinating and full of Chianti charm

Chianti Short Trail is 15km of sweet views of vineyards around the town of Radda in Chianti, where the race starts. The vineyards are the masters and 600m approx elevation promises a enjoyable experience from everyone. For this reason, Chianti Short Trail is offered both as competitive and non-competitive for anyone wishing to enjoy a beautiful day in the Chianti vineyards.

The medieval village of Radda in Chianti dates back to ancient times, the first settlements date back to the Etruscan times, 2000 BC, in the nearby Poggio alla Croce, then moved to the hill where today the village rises. Over the centuries, it has been the subject of diatribe between Siena and Florence and one of the most famous characters of the time, Francesco Ferrucci, remained the emblem of this place.

It has always been the capital of Chianti Storico, and since it has been the capital of Chianti Classico, which in 2016 has switched off the 300 candles, significant for the history of this area known for its high quality wine.