ルフィナのバイクパーク・トップ10

A panoramic mountain between the Sieve Valley and Mugello. The trails are poorly maintained, especially those descending into the Mugello, often eroded by rainwater and reduced to drainage ditches. Now, as in many other areas of Tuscany, the Path of the Gods, now popular with young people, has been removed and kept clean, and brambles and undergrowth are everywhere, often obscuring the old trails and making them inaccessible. A real shame! Because the views offered by the ridges and peaks deserve much greater attention, both politically (by local authorities) and socially (by volunteers).

Monte Giovi, also known as "Monte di Giove", stands at an altitude of 992 meters and is located on the Apennine ridge between the Morello and Senario mountains. Its slopes are dotted with paths perfect for walking or mountain biking, also thanks to themed routes, including some that remember and celebrate the Resistance.

Mount Secchieta is certainly a place that lends itself well to various mountain bike rides, with gravel only being the main road on the ridge. Be careful because it is particularly exposed to the wind so even a sunny day can bring cold temperatures at the gates of autumn. The area offers several bivouacs, low altitude compared to the ridge, with possible overnight stops. The water sources, except those at the managed refuges, almost always release only a light trickle.

Shortly after the Santa Caterina restaurant, a beautiful and challenging forest road about 6 km long starts which, passing through Macinaia, leads to the top of Monte Secchieta. The surface is stony and slippery at times, with holes and roots: the road is therefore more suitable for MTBs than for gravel bikes. The slopes are significant and never fall below 10%.

Place of history and nature

For those interested in the lift service with the van, there is the Firenze Freeride App to download where you can book the service

in all 64 km

..are the names of the trails that start from here. I left the car at the Mandri restaurant where all the riders meet .. there is a large parking area and you can do magic on a budget😎. You climb the 250-300m of difference in altitude arriving at the start of the 3 very valid trails. All three have an altitude difference of + -500m and some of them connect to the trails called L’Oca and Mandri. Going down to the Vivaio di Rincine and they are all very well done, challenging, fun. The grip is very good despite the high humidity and the many roots .. tires, pressure and set-up make the difference. Protections and full-face helmet make you feel more comfortable✊🏻😎. There are other trails in the area and some under construction. This time I didn't do them but I promised to come back as soon as possible.