Buonconvento – Monte Sante Marie Gravel Road loop from Buonconvento

Buonconvento – Monte Sante Marie Gravel Road loop from Buonconvento

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Buonconvento – Monte Sante Marie Gravel Road loop from Buonconvento

06:17

98.8km

1,590m

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: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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457 m

Buonconvento

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A stop in Buonconvento is absolutely recommended because it is a delightful small town. Stop for half an hour, tour the small village, have a coffee in the bars frequented by many cyclists and then set off again.

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6.14 km

Gravel climb just before Pieve Sprenna

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Challenging especially in the last stretch after the tree-lined avenue towards San Quirico. I have heard more than a few shots fired, so I recommend flashy clothing, always better to …

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22.1 km

Monte Sante Marie

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Direction Monte Sante Marie among the wonderful dirt walls surrounded by the Crete Senesi

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25.9 km

Monte Sante Marie Gravel Road

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The dirt road of Monte Sante Marie, between Asciano and Torre a Castello, is a demanding climb, which has become famous thanks to sporting events such as L'Eroica and the …

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29.7 km

Poggio Montecercone

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Gravel street with magnificient views on the Crete Senesi and on the village of Torre a Castello.

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62.9 km

Porta Romana (Siena)

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Porta Romana is one of the ancient gates in the walls of Siena, located on the path of the ancient Via Cassia which looks south towards Rome.
Porta Romana is …

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66.8 km

Viewpoint

77.1 km

Section of the Eroica on the Crete Senesi

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One of the gravel road stage of Granfondo Strade Bianche

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91.7 km

Gravel Road from Murlo to Buonconvento

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This was the most "fun" gravel path of the Nova Eroica. The descend from Murlo is fast and physical with some curves to do at full speed. Use any kind …

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98.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.8 km

41.4 km

4.78 km

4.42 km

502 m

Surfaces

46.3 km

29.1 km

20.8 km

1.98 km

777 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

20°C

13°C

73 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

April 11, 2023,L’Eroica Tuscany Loop (🤰🏻24w) 🇮🇹

A beautiful part of the L’Eroica route all following gravel routes. Wonderful version for people who loce riding gravel including taking some extra challengin parts 😁

Done this on my Specialized Diverge gravelbike with suspension. I'd definitely taken a gravel bike. cross bike might be too stiff.

October 3, 2023,03.10.2023 - GRV Toskana Tag 3 - Auf den Spuren der L’Eroica

What a tour, at first I thought the gravel was great, but it felt like it never ended, especially the short, steep ramps with the “washboard” of gravel took quite a bit of effort, from Ponte d'Arbia to Castenuova there was nothing to drink, I also left the route in Castelnuova to find a cafe, the cola was the salvation …

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March 29, 2024,L'Eroica Pt. I: Siena - Castelnuovo Bardegna

A classic for all bike lovers!
A section of the famous L'Eroica. The Strade Bianche gravel roads alternate with asphalt and meander through the breathtaking Tuscan hills. Steep ramps alternate with downhill sections that are really tough. Unique!

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