Porta Romana (Siena) – Via Francigena Gravel Route loop from Gaiole in Chianti

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Porta Romana (Siena) – Via Francigena Gravel Route loop from Gaiole in Chianti

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Porta Romana (Siena) – Via Francigena Gravel Route loop from Gaiole in Chianti

09:22

128km

2,020m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.4 km for 253 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.9 km

Il leccione - secular oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

The "Leccione" is a secular tree and represents an iconic icon of Gaiole in Chianti. With the splendid panorama of Siena in the background, these two majestic holm oaks embrace …

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31.5 km

Palazzo Sansedoni

Castle

32.8 km

Porta Romana (Siena)

Highlight • Monument

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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38.9 km

Torrente Tressa

Lake

43.8 km

Crete Senesi

Highlight • Natural

One of the most beautiful sections of the Strade Bianche gf

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46.9 km

Radi Village

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Uphill on dirt road that reaches Radi... On the road we find a fountain and a bar for refreshments

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58.1 km

Gravel Road from Murlo to Buonconvento

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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72.0 km

Via Francigena Gravel Route

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A beautiful stretch of the famous Via Francigena, the famous road that can be traveled on foot and by bicycle which, if covered entirely, will lead you to the capital.

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88.7 km

Monte Sante Marie Gravel Road

Highlight • Trail

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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93.2 km

Crete Senesi

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The Crete Senesi, a wonderful area south-east of the city of Siena, welcomes you with breathtaking landscapes characterized by a suggestive blue-grey colour, given by the outcropping of clay from …

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128 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.9 km

37.4 km

17.1 km

1.64 km

Surfaces