Basilica of St. Margaret – Alta di Sant’Egidio loop from Parcheggio pubblico

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Basilica of St. Margaret – Alta di Sant’Egidio loop from Parcheggio pubblico

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Basilica of St. Margaret – Alta di Sant’Egidio loop from Parcheggio pubblico

02:48

37.5km

750m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.2 km for 118 m

After 11.7 km for 248 m

After 29.5 km for 193 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.0 km

Basilica of St. Margaret

Highlight • Religious Site

The church stands at the top of the hill in an enchanting position. On the site of the current church there was a small church built by the Camaldolese monks …

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12.3 km

Fortezza del Girifalco

Highlight • Castle

Located at 651m above sea level, the Medicea or Girifalco fortress is located at the top of the hill overlooking Cortona (AR), a little higher than the basilica of Santa Margherita.

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12.5 km

Historic Center of Cortona

Highlight • Settlement

The historic center of Cortona is simply beautiful.
Be careful because it is a city built on the side of a hill and consequently the difference in height between the lower part and the top is considerable!

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16.7 km

Almost at Portole

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Portole you can enjoy the excellent view over the Val di Chiana.

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20.5 km

Passo Sant'Egidio and Roman Road (Strada Basolata)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Nice views above Cortona. Castiglion del Lago can be seen from this area. Paved road all the way to/from Cortona. Gravel and mtb on the Arezzo side...

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20.6 km

Alta di Sant’Egidio

Highlight • Trail

Very beautiful single track trail but also challenging to do. Downhill are recommended because the climb in some sections is not pedalable. It certainly makes an impression to know that …

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24.1 km

View of Mount Amiata and Lake Trasimeno

Highlight • Viewpoint

28.9 km

Church of San Cristoforo

Highlight • Religious Site

In this church, in the sacristy, in the priest's house and his perpetual house I grew up.
My uncle Don Antonio and his sister, Aunt Anna, lived there and I …

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37.5 km

End point

Parking

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