The area of Vitozza, near San Quirico, is one of the most important medieval rock settlements in Italy that developed on a tuff spur above the Lente valley. The settlement, already existing in the 12th century, was definitively abandoned around the 15th century due to wars and depredations.

Traveling along the main dirt road you can admire the remains of fortifications, churches and also numerous caves (more than two hundred) that were used as stables, homes and places of work.

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Vitozza is an important rock settlement located in the municipality of Sorano. Its location is in the south-eastern part of the municipal territory, a couple of kilometers north-west of the hamlet of San Quirico. The Vie Cave path is entirely cycleable, only the final part towards Sorano is more technical.

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1. First Castle of Vitozza – View of Sorano loop from Sorano

27.7km

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410m

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2. First Castle of Vitozza – La Chiesaccia Ruins loop from Sorano

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3. Descent to the Valley of the Lente – Sorano loop from Sorano

52.2km

03:41

960m

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Elevation 510 m

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Location: Sorano, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy

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Caves and Ancient City of Vitozza

1. First Castle of Vitozza – View of Sorano loop from Sorano

2. First Castle of Vitozza – La Chiesaccia Ruins loop from Sorano

3. Descent to the Valley of the Lente – Sorano loop from Sorano

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