Track 4 - Alternative route "La Cava"

Km
indicates the total length of the route from the starting to the arrival point.
Duration
indicates the time needed to complete the route considered an average (in motion) of about 10 km per hour for the mtb routes and 20 km per hour for the road bicycle routes, as well as a tolerance depending on the type of the path.
Elevation gain uphill
this is not the difference between the highest and lowest points reached during the journey, but the elevation gain uphill.
This is the sum of all altitude differences from the point of departure to the point of arrival. In other words, the greater the elevation gain uphill in height and the greater the number of climbs that must be faced, then the path will be harder.
Difficulty
Difficulty is always a very subjective parameter. We tried to give an assessment that considers a level of intermediate training and a good propensity to ride on dirt roads or long climbs sometimes challenging.
% Asfalto / Gravel
indicates, referring to the different locations of the territory of Montaione, the area where the route is located.
Area
indicates, referring to the different locations of the territory of Montaione, the area where the route is located.
The path's graph, indicates the highest and lowest points reached during the itinerary, in addition to the mileage (in km), the various locations touched and where there is the possibility of obtaining water. In the latter case, Montaione Mtb Trail Area relieves itself of any responsibility in case of lack of water supply.
Warning this path is abandoned!
The first stretch of this path (from Iano to San Vivaldo and then Via Ecce Homo) is the same as for route 4. Before arriving in "San Leonardo", near a widening, we turn right and follow the path that will lead us to an old stone quarry now abandoned. Unfortunately this descent is in total abandonment and - besides being rather steep though quite wide - has several furrows dug by rainwater, so you have to be very careful and proceed with extreme caution.
When you reach the quarry and admire this hill dug by man, we will resume the path that will take us back to Iano in a few minutes.