View of Baccoleno – Via Francigena Gravel Route loop from Asciano

View of Baccoleno – Via Francigena Gravel Route loop from Asciano

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View of Baccoleno – Via Francigena Gravel Route loop from Asciano

03:52

54.4km

910m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.86 km

Necropoli Etrusca di Poggio Pinci

Archaeological Site

9.34 km

View of Baccoleno

Highlight • Viewpoint

Unfortunately the entrance to get to the famous writing "Baccoleno" has been closed. Too bad, because from there the view is spectacular

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9.36 km

Beautiful view over the Crete Senesi region!

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Once you pass the gate as you finish the climb, continue until you see a narrow foot path on your right side which you can cycle on. Take this and the view over the hill awaits

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11.0 km

Toscana sunset

Viewpoint

26.1 km

The Hills Between Buonconvento and San Giovanni d'Asso

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This is a beautiful vantage point from which to contemplate the Tuscan territory which always offers an excellent mix of colours: blue, yellow, light blue, white and green.

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35.1 km

View of the hills near Ponte d'Arbia

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End of the beautiful gravel road of Serravalle, which leads to the small village of Pinte d'Arbia where there is a small bar A Modo Mio Caffè, excellent for refreshments and lunches

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40.0 km

Via Francigena Gravel Route

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A beautiful stretch of the famous Via Francigena, the famous road that can be traveled on foot and by bicycle which, if covered entirely, will lead you to the capital.

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40.2 km

Crete Senesi Strade Bianche

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely Strade Bianche / L'Eroica strip that is very easy to cycle on the gravel bike. It is also possible on a racing bike, but like all other Strade Bianche gravel roads it is a lot more difficult.

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51.0 km

Asciano Historic Center

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During the annual Eroica event, a kind of vintage racing bike tour with thousands of participants, there is a refreshment station in Asciano. The locals then serve fine Italian snacks …

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51.8 km

Historic center of Asciano

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Immersed in the splendid panorama of the Crete Senesi, Asciano has been inhabited since ancient times (Assianum). This treasure trove of art and history offers numerous monuments and two highly …

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