Historic Village of Sassetta – View of Cala Violina loop from Follonica

Historic Village of Sassetta – View of Cala Violina loop from Follonica

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Historic Village of Sassetta – View of Cala Violina loop from Follonica

11:08

168km

2,080m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 92.6 km for 67 m

After 102 km for 96 m

After 103 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

54.7 km

Castagneto [ie chestnut wood]

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful climb with panoramic views of the coast .... once you get to the village it is worth taking a tour of the center of the very characteristic village, also …

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58.3 km

Northern Ascent to Sassetta

Highlight • Climb

Perfect road bike route 🤩
Absolutely recommendable in both directions

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62.0 km

Sassetta is a picturesque village located in the Cornia valley, characterized by narrow streets and quiet squares. This location is renowned for its red marble, a world rarity, which has always been expertly shaped by stonecutters and skilled sculptors.

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62.4 km

Historic Village of Sassetta

Highlight • Historical Site

Absolutely visit without a bike and stroll through the streets. Then take a break in the only café.

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102 km

Tomboli di Follonica

Nature Reserve

103 km

Beach

105 km

Riserva naturale biogenetica Tomboli di Follonica

Forest

114 km

Cala Civette

Highlight • Beach

Nice beach, easy to reach via the trail.

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137 km

Canale Allacciante

Lake

154 km

Trail in the Costiere di Scarlino Local Protected Natural Area

Highlight • Trail

Single track a bit technical but doable when dry. Not recommended after rain because slippery. From here you get to the Cala Violina car park

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157 km

View of Cala Violina

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Portiglione you can reach Cala Violina with a normal trekking bike in about 30 minutes.
Two or three times we had to push a few meters because of rubble... …

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159 km

Scenic Route Between Puntone and Cala Violina

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful route along the natural reserve of the metalliferous hills

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166 km

Pineta di Levante

Forest

167 km

ex ILVA

Archaeological Site

168 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.1 km

61.3 km

17.7 km

11.1 km

4.57 km

3.17 km

195 m

Surfaces

74.7 km

59.5 km

23.0 km

9.67 km

797 m

497 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

23°C

12°C

14 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

May 24, 2024,Tuscany Trail 2024. 1° Tappa Donoratico - Castiglione della Pescaia

The Tuscany Trail returns on time this year in a "reverse" form compared to the last edition. There are almost 5,000 of us and it has now become a classic both in numbers and people, a varied world of Italians and foreigners. It is practically the reverse tour compared to last year with the classic departure from the Sughere park …

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May 25, 2024,Tuscany Trail jour 1

What an adventure ! So many adventures for this first day but it's worth it, a magnificent day, a gravel road with great details and lots of meetings, participants from 50 different countries.... To be continued

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