Crocetta Pass – Futa Pass loop from Sparvo

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Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

Castiglione Dei Pepoli

Crocetta Pass – Futa Pass loop from Sparvo

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Crocetta Pass – Futa Pass loop from Sparvo

04:43

63.3km

1,420m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.4 km for 234 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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13.5 km

La Storaia (Vernio)

Highlight • Historical Site

Regional border between Tuscany and Emilia Romagna (province of Prato and province of Bologna) along the SS 325 Prato Bologna. Formerly the state border between the Grand Duchy of Tuscany …

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15.2 km

La Storaia is a small hamlet in the municipality of Vernio located along the SRT 325. It is located between Montepiano and the regional border of Ponte di Rasora. Here you can find refreshment at the Bar Alimentari "da Gastone".

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19.4 km

Crocetta Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

One of the best-known and most frequented climbs by cyclists from Mugello, the Crocetta is rarely frequented by cars and, despite being a rather long climb, it does not present any impossible gradients for long stretches.

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27.7 km

View of Lake Bilancino and Barberino

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point on the provincial road that goes from Barberino up to the Crocetta pass and then reaches Montepiano, you can enjoy a beautiful panorama of the Apennines, Lake Bilancino and Barberino.

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31.3 km

Piazza Cavour, Barberino di Mugello

Highlight • Settlement

Barberino di Mugello is a town of about 10,000 inhabitants located halfway between Florence and Bologna. Its medieval village, historically important center for the economy and agricultural activities of the …

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46.2 km

Futa Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The pass that gives its name to the road. Mythical climb for every cyclist. From here, if we went up from the Tuscan side, the exciting Raticosa pass awaits us before descending towards Bologna.

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46.2 km

Passo della Futa Restaurant and Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

great dishes, delicious meat 😋

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46.7 km

German Military Cemetery of the Futa Pass

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The monumental Germanic cemetery of Futa is located at the Futa pass, at an altitude of 950 meters above sea level. Construction began in 1961 and was opened in 1969. …

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