Tower of Vignoni Alto – Spedaletto Castle loop from Contignano

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Tower of Vignoni Alto – Spedaletto Castle loop from Contignano

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Tower of Vignoni Alto – Spedaletto Castle loop from Contignano

02:46

42.3km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.2 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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423 m

Contignano Village

Highlight • Settlement

Contignano is a charming medieval village in southern Tuscany, located in the enchanting Val d'Orcia. Contignano has very ancient origins, like all the villages in the Monte Amiata area. The …

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8.57 km

Checche Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

The oak is absolutely spectacular, it is located along the main road so the visit does not take you more than 5 min.
The place is well kept, the oak …

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20.2 km

Historic churches in San Quirico d'Orcia along the Via Francigena

Highlight • Religious Site

pretty here, very pretty

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20.9 km

Olive Groves of San Quirico d'Orcia

Highlight • Natural

21.1 km

Via Francigena Near San Quirico

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very wide dirt road. Nice climb

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23.5 km

This is Vignoni Alto: a small aggregate made up of buildings that belonged to the ancient castle of the same name. Its origins date back to the eleventh century, as a possession of the Abbey of Sant'Antimo.

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23.5 km

Vignoni Alto Watchtower

Highlight • Monument

Its name is Vignoni Alto, less known than the famous Bagno Vignoni but also of overwhelming beauty. The origins of Vignoni date back to the 11th century, as a possession …

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29.7 km

Spedaletto Castle

Highlight • Castle

This is the Spedaletto castle: "a fortified architectural complex located in the rural locality of the same name in the municipal area of Pienza along the Provincial Road 53".
Source: artsandculture.google.com/entity/castle-of-spedaletto/g11b5m68f7b?hl=en

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42.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.2 km

6.69 km

2.49 km

Surfaces

37.7 km