Tuscany, Italy
Tuscan Fitness
Fitness, Yoga and Wellness Retreat
About Tuscan Fitness
Tuscan Fitness is a fitness and yoga retreat in the Tuscan hills, set on 50 hectares of working farmland near Montevarchi, between Florence and Arezzo. Small groups of 10-18 guests share a week of morning yoga, guided hikes through the countryside and fitness sessions — with the pace of the Tuscan hills setting the tone as much as any programme. The retreat runs from March to October each year.
The property produces its own organic extra virgin olive oil and red wine, raises Maremmano cattle on the surrounding hills and sources everything else from local producers known by name. Meals are slow, seasonal and genuinely farm-to-table — and evenings often include wine tastings, alignment workshops or cultural outings into the surrounding countryside.
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60 mins
FROM FLORENCE AIRPORT
20
ROOMS & SUITES
18+
MINIMUM GUEST AGE
75%
RETURN GUEST RATE
Wellness Programmes
Yoga and Fitness
7 nights
from £1,550pp
A flexible fitness and yoga retreat blending workouts, hikes and Tuscan countryside living
Who It's For
Tuscan Fitness suits guests looking for an active wellness retreat in Italy where fitness, yoga and good food sit naturally alongside the culture and pace of the Tuscan countryside. It's particularly suited to:
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Those wanting fitness and yoga in a beautiful natural setting
Daily morning and evening yoga, guided countryside hikes and fitness sessions in small groups of 10-18 — all fitness levels welcome and sessions adapted accordingly.
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Solo travellers, couples and friends wanting a sociable retreat
Many guests arrive alone and leave with lasting friendships. The small group size and shared mealtimes create a genuinely warm community atmosphere without any social pressure.
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Those wanting to combine wellness with Tuscan culture
Wine tastings from the retreat's own vineyard, alignment workshops, cultural outings and the surrounding countryside — Florence, Siena and the Chianti hills all within easy reach.
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Guests wanting a retreat that handles everything
Accommodation, all meals, daily programme and full team support from arrival to farewell — nothing to plan beyond getting there.
Hotel Facilities
The retreat sits on 50 hectares of Tuscan hillside, with olive groves, vineyards and open countryside stretching in every direction. Yoga takes place in an indoor studio and on an outdoor deck looking out over the hills — the kind of view that makes the morning practice feel effortless. Guided hikes run from the door through the surrounding landscape, and its own olive groves, vineyard and working farm give the whole place a character that most retreats don't have.
Wellness Facilities
Massage therapy is available during the retreat — a restorative counterpoint to the movement and hiking of the other days. For most guests, recovery comes as naturally as the sleep does: fresh air, physical activity and good food in a quiet place tend to do the work without much help.
Dining
Meals at Tuscan Fitness are eaten together, slowly, at a long table — farm-to-table dinners that are as much a part of the retreat as the yoga or the hiking. The kitchen draws on the property's own olive oil, red wine and Maremmano beef alongside seasonal vegetables from local producers known by name. The menu changes with what the land is giving — honest, considered cooking that guests consistently remember as one of the highlights of the week.
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Accommodation
Tuscan Fitness is based at Hotel La Forra, a converted Tuscan farmhouse with 20 rooms. Rooms are available in double, twin and triple configurations, with stone walls, warm tones and garden views giving the interiors an easy, relaxed character — comfortable and unpretentious, in keeping with the pace of the retreat.
Location
Tuscan Fitness sits in the hills of Tuscany near Montevarchi, between Florence and Arezzo, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and the open countryside of the Chianti region. Florence is within easy reach for guests wanting to explore — the city's galleries, markets and restaurants are less than an hour away — as are Siena and the smaller hilltop villages of the Val d'Arno.
The nearest airports are Florence (FLR) and Pisa (PSA), with trains running to Montevarchi-Terranuova where transfers to the retreat can be arranged. Florence Airport is the most direct option for most guests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tuscan Fitness and what makes it special?
Tuscan Fitness is a fitness and yoga retreat in the Tuscan hills near Montevarchi, set on 50 hectares of working farmland between Florence and Arezzo. Small groups of 10-18 guests share a week of morning yoga, guided hikes through the countryside and fitness sessions — with the pace of the Tuscan hills setting the tone as much as any programme. What makes it genuinely distinctive is the combination: serious fitness and yoga in one of Italy's most beautiful landscapes, with the estate's own olive oil and red wine on the dinner table and evenings that include wine tastings, alignment workshops and cultural outings. The retreat runs from March to October each year.
What does a typical day at Tuscan Fitness look like?
Days begin at 7:30am with sunrise yoga, followed by guided hikes, fitness sessions and group movement classes through the morning and early afternoon. Lunches and dinners take place at health-focused restaurants in and around the area, eaten together at a long table — farm-to-table meals that are as much a part of the retreat as the training. Evenings vary across the week: wine tastings from the retreat's own vineyard, alignment workshops, cultural outings to Florence, Siena or the surrounding Chianti villages. The rhythm is active but never relentless — the Tuscan countryside does as much of the work as any class.
What fitness levels is Tuscan Fitness suitable for?
All fitness levels are genuinely welcome. The team has worked with competitive athletes and complete beginners alike, and sessions are adapted so every guest is challenged at the right level. The small group size — a maximum of 18 guests — means the coaching is personal throughout, and the variety of activities across the week means there is always something that suits every ability.
Is Tuscan Fitness suitable for solo travellers?
Yes — many guests arrive alone and find the small group size and shared mealtimes create a naturally warm atmosphere from the first day. The communal dinners, wine tastings and cultural outings give the week a sociable rhythm without any pressure to socialise. The retreat is particularly popular with solo guests looking for a combination of fitness, culture and good food in beautiful surroundings.
What is the food like at Tuscan Fitness?
Meals are all-inclusive and eaten together — long, unhurried farm-to-table dinners that are as much a part of the retreat as the yoga or the hiking. The kitchen draws on the property's own organic olive oil and red wine — Rosso Galeffi, a blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo — alongside Maremmano beef raised on the surrounding hills and seasonal produce from local producers known by name. The menu changes with what the land is giving — honest, considered cooking that guests consistently remember as one of the highlights of the week.
How do I get to Tuscan Fitness?
The nearest airports are Florence (FLR) and Pisa (PSA), with trains running to Montevarchi-Terranuova station where transfers to the retreat are arranged. Florence Airport is the most direct option for most guests, approximately 45 minutes by road. Private transfers can also be arranged from Florence city centre or other nearby airports.
