Track 4

Km
11,6
Duration
1h 25"
Elevation gain uphill
351 mt
Difficulty
●●●●
% Asphalt / Gravel
75 / 25
Area
Iano, San Vivaldo, Pietrina, Casicello
Explanation of the characteristics of the routes
Explanation of the characteristics of the routes

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.

From Iano we climb on a paved road, and after cycling less than 3 km, we get to San Vivaldo where it is worth making a short detour to visit (at least from outside) the wonderful complex of the "Jerusalem of Tuscany".
Than we take "Via Ecce Homo" and go up for about 1.5 km to "San Leonardo" where we turn right onto the dirt path that will take us to the "Santuario della Pietrina" where you can - in addition to visiting the little church - look out from a rocky ridge and admire one of the most beautiful views of the whole area that goes from Volterra to the hills above Pisa. From here, in the clearest days, at sunset it is even possible to see the sea.
Continuing our itinerary, from the "Santuario della Pietrina" we go back a few hundred meters and take the road on the left that descending will take us near the localities "Palagio", "Casicello" and then go up to Iano.

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Please note. Some photographs may not correspond the current status of the route.

WARNING
Before you ride one of the routes proposed by Montaione MTB Trail Area read our disclaimer (Exclusions of liability) and follow our advice and helpful tips to ride safely.
Disclaimer (Exclusions of liability)

MontaioneMtbTrailArea.com was created thanks to the passion for cycling - especially for mountain biking - of its contributors. For this reason, the owners and contributors of this site, while doing everything possible to maintain the highest accuracy and reliability of the information, do not accept any responsibility concerning errors, omissions, accuracy of gps paths, event dates, addresses of accommodations and restaurants, and any other information contained on this website.

The staff of MontaioneMtbTrailArea.com is also not responsible for accidents should they occur on the suggested route, including the total or partial loss of equipment or damage to your bicycle.
Always be aware of your level of training, and follow the tips and suggestions on MontaioneMtbTrailArea ntaione.com to ride in complete safety.

Although MontaioneMtbTrailArea.com does not take care of the mountain biking trails maintenance, and makes periodic checks, it is not possible to guarantee the paths practicability which could become inaccessible due to the rapid growth of vegetation or rainfall erosion.

For the above reasons, we are happy to share the tracks with you, hoping that you can have fun in our territory, but we won't responsible for the use that you are going to do, as no one has forced you to download the tracks.

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The territory

Why you should come to Montaione to do mountain biking

Saying that Montaione is located in the heart of Tuscany - one of the most beautiful regions of Italy - less than an hour's drive from the most famous cities of art like Florence, Siena, Lucca, Pisa and San Gimignano, surrounded by spectacular landscape and immersed in an uncontaminated territory would be reductive even if these are certainly the most important reasons to spend a holiday even if you are not doing sports.

However, there are more reasons, that will convince you to choose Montaione, as a favorite destination for your next cycling holidays.

Other mtb tracks

If the territory of Montaione is not enough for you, we have bread for your teeth!

Take a look at these other magnificent routes that wind through some of the most beautiful places in Tuscany.

Road bike trails

If you really don't like mud or dust and prefer to ride on scenic roads with not a lot of traffic, here are some of the most beautiful routes you can do starting from Montaione.

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