Gravel bike ride Tuscany adventure diaries
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This time for the adventure diary, we are talking about a fantastic gravel bike ride in Tuscany, From Florence to Pomarance and Pomarance to Fucecchio, but it can be extended to Florence.
The Val di Cecina is the New Val d’Orcia, without Tourists
This gravel bike ride is for anybody that is looking for something out of the box, out of the ordinary routes of Tuscany.
Riding along the Val di Cecina and more.
We have designed this itinerary for adventurers like you.
220 km and 4.000 meters elevation gained for brave bike rides.
All Gpx tracks are available on demand or directly on our Komoot page:
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The Gravel bike ride, 1st day
This Tuscany bike ride adventure was created in honor of Stefano’s Grandfather, the founder of Out of the Box Florence. His grandfather was borned in Montegemoli, next to Pomarance, and Stefano wanted to honor his memory with this Bike ride through Tuscany.
The route starts in Florence, following a great flat section( the only one in all Tuscany) along the Arno River between Florence and Lastra a Signa.
Continuing along some of the secondary roads heading to Turbone, and passing by the Roman Villa of Virginio, from the 1 st century B.C.
After Montespertoli, the scenic section by Monte Oliveto and the gravel from Certaldo to San Gimignano is very petty.
My 2 favorite sections of the gravel bike ride were, from San Gimignano to Volterra ( we passed by but not inside) and From Mazzolla (next to Volterra) to Pomarance.
Our favourite discover it was the little hamlet of Mazzolla. A tiny little place, very charming!
Delightful rides through some beautiful sceneries and you will ride along the old via salaiola from Volterra to Florence, used since the Etruscan times. Marvellous!!!
The Gravel bike ride, 2nd day
Easier than the first day, this route is very scenic, passing through the Val di Cecina.
Please have a look at the official website: https://www.terredipisa.it/
Have a proper look even at this website for some more ideas for your next adventure: https://www.intoscana.it/wp-content/uploads/Dalla-Via-Francigena-alla-Costa-degli-Etruschi.pdf
There should be a better website, but we know nothing is perfect.
This ride is through the little hamlet of Montegemoli before riding towards Volterra.
You will ride by Ghizzano, the colored little hamlet next to Peccioli before a tough climb to Toiano and its abandoned village.
If you are reading and you want to buy a house in Tuscany, Toiano is a lovely hamlet fully abandoned in the Tuscan countryside where all houses are on sale and super cheap to buy or for free.
The ride between Toiano and San Miniato alto is just lovely, riding along gravel and back roads.
Just Lovely before heading to Fucecchio.
If you want, surely you can extend to Florence along the Arno river.
This year 2024 they should complete the entire cycleway Florence to Pisa along the Arno.
Conclusions
Val di Cecina is like Val d’ Orcia, cheaper and wilder. Less touristy.
Routes are marvelous!
Guided Gravel tuscany bike tours are available, following these routes or different routes as you wish. We can design and tailor your experience as you wish.
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