Monteriggioni Castle – Colle Val d'Elsa Cycle Path loop from Badesse

Monteriggioni Castle – Colle Val d'Elsa Cycle Path loop from Badesse

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Monteriggioni Castle – Colle Val d'Elsa Cycle Path loop from Badesse

03:02

49.6km

520m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.19 km

Monteriggioni Castle

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Sections of via francigena between Siena and Monteriggioni. Climb and descend sweet and challenging in one of the most beautiful contexts in Tuscany

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6.27 km

Monteriggioni Historic Centre

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The Castle of Monteriggioni was built by the Sienese, by order of the podestà Guelfo da Porcari, in a period between 1213 and 1219. The land, purchased by the noble …

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13.2 km

Via Francigena Gravel Section Near Monteriggioni

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A stretch of Francigena that can be completely pedaled from Colle Val d'Elsa to Monteriggioni which offers wonderful views.

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14.3 km

Gravel road between Gracciano and Strove

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Alternative to the classic stretch of the Via Francigena. Going along it you get to Scarna

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23.1 km

Cycleway on the Railway Dam over the Elsa River

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23.1 km

Colle Val d'Elsa Cycle Path

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as a morning start to the tour it is ideal

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29.0 km

Castello della Magione

Castle

40.2 km

Castellina Scalo–Monteriggioni Cycle Path

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The Castellina Scalo-Monteriggioni Cycle Path is a scenic route that takes cyclists through the beautiful Tuscan countryside. The path offers a mix of paved and unpaved roads, making it suitable …

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44.2 km

Technical section along Fosso del Ponterosso

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Technical uphill stretch with uneven stones.

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49.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

11.4 km

7.55 km

7.14 km

3.83 km

1.00 km

202 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

15.2 km

8.87 km

3.41 km

208 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

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Comments

May 26, 2025,Straßen, Wege und Buckelpisten rund um Colle di Val d'Elsa

First gravel ride in Tuscany: a stark mix of smooth gravel roads (Via Francigena), good bike paths (from Poggibonsi on the old railway line), easy-to-ride back roads (around Badesse), nasty moguls including a stream crossing (vineyards behind Lornano), seemingly bike-free towns (Poggibonsi), and tourist highlights (Monteriggioni Castle). The landscape is very beautiful, but the constant ups and downs combined with …

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