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Secchieta Wind Turbines – Vallombrosa Abbey loop from Saltino

Secchieta Wind Turbines – Vallombrosa Abbey loop from Saltino

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Secchieta Wind Turbines – Vallombrosa Abbey loop from Saltino

01:56

20.6km

620m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: July 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Area naturale protetta di interesse locale Foresta di Sant'Antonio

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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253 m

View of Valdarno

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Valdarno.

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6.56 km

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.

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7.06 km

Secchieta Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Refreshment point at the Giuntini Bar Restaurant.

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10.3 km

Croce Vecchia

Highlight • Trail

Vallombrosa with its reserve is a paradise for BDC, MTB and excursions.

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14.1 km

Fratelli d'Italia Trees – Among the Tallest in Italy

Highlight • Natural Monument

easy-flowing path with views of two imposing trees among the highest in Italy

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14.1 km

The Giants of Italy – Douglas Fir Giants of Vallombrosa

Highlight • Natural Monument

In the Biogenetic Reserve of Vallombrosa (Fi), in the Florentine Mountains, on the northern slopes of the Pratomagno Massif, there are the tallest plants of the whole Italian peninsula; Monumental plants that the particular microclimate of Vallombrosa has made them grow to heights never seen in Italy.
These are plants of the species Pseudotsuga menziesii, or the Douglas fir, also known as American fir.
The first on the podium, reaches a height of 62.45 meters for a circumference of 3.31 meters!
The second classified, which is a few meters away from the first, measures "only" 59.83 meters for a circumference of 3.44 meters.
(Source: ecomuseomontagnafiorentina.it)

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14.4 km

Metato di Vallombrosa

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Former chestnut drying room, now a meeting place for charitable and volunteer communities with the sole purpose of helping others and breathing fresh air.
(Source: facebook.com/Metato-di-Vallombrosa)

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16.2 km

Riserva naturale Vallombrosa

Nature Reserve

17.4 km

Arboreto Cellini

Forest

18.4 km

Vallombrosa Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Benedictine abbey surrounded by beech and fir forests. Valombrossa was founded in 1038 by the Florentine nobleman Giovanni Gualberto and became the motherhouse of the Vallumbrosan Order. The church can be visited. Now and then there are concerts.
There is a small monastery shop for souvenirs, honey, cream etc.
There is a playground for the kids. Rest areas and also a restaurant / snack is nearby.

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vallombrosa_Abbey

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20.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

7.61 km

1.80 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

11.9 km

7.51 km

916 m

246 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,420 m)

Lowest point (950 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 16 July

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Secchieta Wind Turbines – Vallombrosa Abbey loop from Saltino

View of Valdarno