A town halfway between Tuscany and Emilia, San Pellegrino in Alpe is located just above the Radici pass and boasts an ancient history. Worth seeing here is certainly the sanctuary of the saints Pellegrino and Bianco, a place of worship as well as hospitable for wayfarers and pilgrims along the road between Tuscany and Emilia.

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Girovaganzo

February 21, 2022

Road cycling

The highest town in the Apennines. The climb to San Pellegrino in Alpe, on the Tuscan side, features extremely difficult sections with peak gradients of 18%, making it one of the most difficult climbs in the entire Apennines. It has been tackled several times in the Giro d'Italia, in 1989, 1995, and 2000.

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Cycling Adventures

February 13, 2017

Road cycling

The hamlet of San Pellegrino in Alpe has a pilgrimage church which is clearly visible above the valley.
From the village you have an impressive view over the Garfagnana, the Apennine ridge and the Apuan Alps.
Once you have arrived from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, the path to the Passo delle Radici is not far away. However, you have a pretty demanding tour behind you and get on the way here so many 18% shield to face.
Still ... it's worth it.

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Location: Castiglione Di Garfagnana, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy

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