Piantravigne is a small medieval village overlooking the spectacular Balze del Valdarno, clay gullies created by the retreat of an ancient lake. The landscape here is striking, almost lunar, and makes this place truly unique.

A Pazzi castle once stood here, destroyed in 1302 after a siege during the battles between the Whites and the Blacks. This episode is also recalled by Dante in the Inferno (Canto XXXII).

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Franco Giovannini

March 30, 2021

Road cycling

A small and charming village facing the "Balze del Valdarno", an unique and magnificent rock formations, reached by a short and steep climb.

Manu S

November 9, 2023

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Small but charming village, very quiet just before entering Le Balze di Val d'Arno.

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Elevation 250 m

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Monday 30 March

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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