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The Balze of Volterra – Piazza dei Priori, Volterra loop from Lajatico

The Balze of Volterra – Piazza dei Priori, Volterra loop from Lajatico

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4.8

(5)

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The Balze of Volterra – Piazza dei Priori, Volterra loop from Lajatico

03:42

49.7km

880m

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: June 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.8 km for 140 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.4 km

Scenic Gravel Road in the Hills of Volterra

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The view of the hills around Volterra is truly unique

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16.1 km

View of Volterra

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One of the climbs to get to Volterra. The landscapes are very suggestive.
Volterra never seems to arrive!

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17.3 km

The Volterra crags, located on the south-western side of the Volterra hill, between the Era and Cecina valleys, constitute a geological phenomenon of considerable interest. These cliffs represent the result …

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20.2 km

St. Francis Gate

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Volterra is a fortified city in Italy, southwest of Florence.

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20.7 km

Piazza dei Priori, Volterra

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The city of Volterra stands on a hill between the Era and Cecina valleys, surrounded by two historic city walls: one dating back to the Etruscan era and the other …

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26.8 km

View of the Hills and Fields Near Volterra

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Splendid hills showing the first buds as spring approaches...in the background the city of Volterra.

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30.3 km

View of Volterra

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The route taken after days of rain is not recommended for non-experts.

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35.2 km

View of Volterra from distance

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very scenic stretch of road with the view a little lake and Volterra on the left

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49.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.7 km

18.1 km

1.95 km

Surfaces

20.3 km

19.7 km

5.23 km

3.69 km

815 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

38°C

20°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

April 5, 2025,Randonne MTB della valdera 2g 2025 prova traccia

Pleasant itinerary with mostly dirt roads in the Pisan hills of Valdera with Volterra crossed in the most suggestive areas

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The Balze of Volterra – Piazza dei Priori, Volterra loop from Lajatico

Scenic Gravel Road in the Hills of Volterra

View of Volterra