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The Balze of Volterra

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The Balze of Volterra

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The Balze of Volterra

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Location: Volterra, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy

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1. View of San Gimignano – The Balze of Volterra loop from San Gimignano

61.6km

03:22

1,280m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. The Balze of Volterra – Volterra loop from Montaione

78.0km

04:16

1,610m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Volterra – The Balze of Volterra loop from Pontedera - Casciana Terme

98.0km

04:16

790m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Francesco | Cyclo Ergo Sum

August 15, 2020

The Volterra crags, located on the south-western side of the Volterra hill, between the Era and Cecina valleys, constitute a geological phenomenon of considerable interest. These cliffs represent the result of a long erosion process, where an upper layer of sand, more resistant to the action of water than the underlying clays, led to the formation of these characteristic overhangs. In simple terms, the collapse of the sand layer at the base caused it to collapse in "slices," thus creating the typical rock crags.

These formations rise like imposing cliffs that cut through the crumbly soil, giving the impression of hurting the Volterra hills. Over the centuries, the advance of the cliffs has led to the loss of parts of the ancient Etruscan walls, churches, houses and even the largest necropolis of the ancient city. Despite this, the beauty of this landscape of grandiose strength, one of a kind, is an authentic gift of nature.

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Lorenzo Montanelli

January 23, 2022

The famous cliffs of Volterra, exposed clay, really characteristic if you take the climb to Volterra coming from La Sterza, about 5.5 km at 5% average

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Elevation 320 m

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Location: Volterra, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy

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The Balze of Volterra

1. View of San Gimignano – The Balze of Volterra loop from San Gimignano

2. The Balze of Volterra – Volterra loop from Montaione

3. Volterra – The Balze of Volterra loop from Pontedera - Casciana Terme

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