The Eroica Gravel Route – View of Fonterutoli loop from Gaiole in Chianti

The Eroica Gravel Route – View of Fonterutoli loop from Gaiole in Chianti

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The Eroica Gravel Route – View of Fonterutoli loop from Gaiole in Chianti

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72.4km

1,570m

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 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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55 m

La Casa dell’Eroica

Highlight • Cafe

pretty here, very pretty

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2.10 km

Vertine Village

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The village of Vertine is a tiny fortified town in the Chianti Valley. Walking through its narrow streets is like taking a journey into the glorious past of this area: …

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13.1 km

The Eroica Gravel Route

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we are on the heroic myth

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22.2 km

Panoramic View from the Chiantigiana

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Panoramic view of Siena and Montemaggio

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22.9 km

Via Romea

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Marked section of the Via Romea del Chianti coming from Florence towards Siena

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23.6 km

The climb from Fonterutoli to Castellina in Chianti is very characteristic, alternating views with wooded areas in which to shelter from the summer sun, does not have prohibitive slopes, the maximum 7/8%, average 5.5%

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46.8 km

Colors of Chianti Vineyards

Highlight • Natural

Panoramic view of chianti wine yard

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68.8 km

Meleto Castle

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Castle and winery "Castello di Meleto".
The Castello can be visited, but Mondays is closed.

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72.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.5 km

22.9 km

12.4 km

3.37 km

266 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.6 km

19.0 km

17.9 km

4.81 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

17°C

7°C

32 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 11, 2025,Tormentarsi al paradiso

In Gaiole in Chianti, I rented a very comfortable gravel bike and set out in the footsteps of the "Eroica." To put it bluntly: It was probably the most beautiful, but also the most strenuous, gravel tour I've ever done. The sun was blazing at over 30 degrees Celsius, and for me, as a "Northern German," the climbs were a …

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