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San Galgano – Ponte della Pia loop from Stigliano

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San Galgano – Ponte della Pia loop from Stigliano

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4.7

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San Galgano – Ponte della Pia loop from Stigliano

03:21

46.2km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Riserva Naturale Alto Merse

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2.22 km

La Vidritta gravel

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The "Vidritta" is a sensational portion of dirt road about two kilometers long, included in the famous Strade Bianche race.
The route is straight, as the name suggests, all very slightly downhill and with a surface in good condition.

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6.15 km

Swimming spot on the Merse River

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Take bathing suits with you. The river is not deep here and it is relatively easy for children to swim in

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19.2 km

Historic Center of Monticiano

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Very nice old medieval village. Nice glimpses along the old narrow roads

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26.9 km

San Galgano

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The ancient majestic abbey is there waiting for travelers for a stop that fills their eyes and hearts with wonderful images.

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30.4 km

Gravel sector from Pentolina to Monticiano

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Gravel sector from Pentolina to Monticiano that runs part in the woods, partly across the open fields.

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39.2 km

View of Castello di Palazzaccio

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Not like I drive past the chateau a little above ...

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41.9 km

Ponte della Pia

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The Ponte della Pia, of Roman origin and rebuilt in medieval times, is located near Rosia, Sovicille. His name is linked to a mysterious character mentioned in the Divine Comedy, Pia.

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46.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

15.6 km

8.47 km

3.11 km

Surfaces

29.3 km

9.46 km

5.87 km

1.38 km

181 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Friday 31 July

36°C

21°C

0 %

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Comments

June 24, 2026,Waldgebiet im SW von Siena mit der Abtei San Galgano

The landscape doesn't look like the cliché of Tuscany at all. Here in the forest, however, the infernal heat is more bearable. It goes along shady asphalt and gravel roads, moderately uphill and feels like much longer downhill.
Halfway, we visit 🤩 the ruin of the Abbey of San Galgano. Built in the 12th century. You have to marvel at …

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San Galgano – Ponte della Pia loop from Stigliano

La Vidritta gravel

Swimming spot on the Merse River

Historic Center of Monticiano

San Galgano

Gravel sector from Pentolina to Monticiano

View of Castello di Palazzaccio

Ponte della Pia

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