Pyramids of Passo dell'Abetone – Radici Pass loop from Villetta-San Romano

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Pyramids of Passo dell'Abetone – Radici Pass loop from Villetta-San Romano

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Pyramids of Passo dell'Abetone – Radici Pass loop from Villetta-San Romano

09:06

126km

2,670m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Riserva naturale Abetone

Monte Cimone, Libro Aperto, Lago di Pratignano

Monte Rondinaio, Monte Giovo

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.32 km

Pontecosi Lake

Highlight • Lake

Lake Pontecosi was born in 1925 with the damming of the Serchio river. It is a perfect stopping point during a ride because on its banks there are picnic areas and fishing spots.

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7.42 km

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful village in Garfagnana. Arriving on a bikepacking tour in the middle of August, it offers unexpected attractions and vitality.

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42.8 km

Buca di Ponte Nero

Cave Entrance

52.1 km

Pieve di Santa Maria Assunta, Popiglio

Highlight • Religious Site

A Catholic building kept in excellent condition.

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70.7 km

Riserva naturale Abetone

Nature Reserve

72.3 km

Pyramids of Passo dell'Abetone

Highlight • Monument

The territory of Abetone has always been a crossing point of the Apennines, so much so that it is said to have also been used by Hannibal to enter Etruria. …

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98.1 km

Radici Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

One of the highest border passes between Emilia and Tuscany, the Radici can be tackled both from Pievepelago (province of Modena) and from Castelnuovo Garfagnana (province of Lucca).

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111 km

Foce di Terrarossa

Mountain Pass

116 km

View of Castiglione di Garfagnana Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

120 km

Lago di Villa

Lake

126 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

88.6 km

33.0 km

3.29 km

422 m

340 m

Surfaces

117 km

7.42 km

928 m

415 m

371 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,520 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 20 October

13°C

8°C

97 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

August 7, 2024,San Pellegrino in Alpe (Passo Lagadello)- Passo Abetone- da Bagni di Lucca

I've wanted to climb San Pellegrino in Alpe for a long time, one of the most challenging climbs in the Apennines, some have compared it to Mortirolo or Zoncolan.
The climb is truly terrible, don't be fooled by the medium gradient, it goes up in steps. For the first time on excellent asphalt I was on the verge of stopping …

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