Volterra – View of San Gimignano loop from Casole d'Elsa

Volterra – View of San Gimignano loop from Casole d'Elsa

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Volterra – View of San Gimignano loop from Casole d'Elsa

10:05

123km

2,530m

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: August 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 91.5 km for 132 m

After 91.7 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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28.7 km

Volterra

Highlight • Settlement

Who is in the region with the racing bike actually has to go to Volterra. An espresso on a piazza and soak up the flair of this beautiful old town. In addition, the view, which is due to the hillside location, terrific. Also all up (and also Ab-) rides are among the delicacies in the region.

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55.7 km

View of San Gimignano

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful distant view with the hills and towers of San Giminiano in the background

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59.9 km

Postcard picture

Viewpoint

60.2 km

View of San Gimignano

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the most beautiful views of San Gimignano

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83.1 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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87.2 km

Vista su Monteriggioni

Viewpoint

90.5 km

Monteriggioni Historic Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

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 Da Staggia family, was the site of an ancient Lombard farm (the name of Montis Regis probably indicated a land owned royally or which enjoyed tax exemptions from the crown).

The construction of the castle by the Republic of Siena had mainly defensive purposes, as the village was built on Mount Ala in a position of dominion and surveillance of the Francigena, to control the Elsa and Staggia valleys in the direction of Florence, historical rival of Siena.
(Wikipedia)

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91.5 km

Monteriggioni — Walled Village

Highlight • Historical Site

It is a small, cozy village surrounded by a castle wall on top of the mountain. There are restaurants and souvenir shops on the market square.

You can only walk a small part of the castle wall (less than 100 meters) and it costs €5 per person. The entrance fee includes the weapons museum.

More information here:

siena-agriturismo.it/monteriggioni.htm

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91.5 km

Monteriggioni Medieval Village

Highlight • Settlement

The approximately 600 m long fortress wall on top of the hill is already visible from afar. In the round of these walls today it is very touristy. Still worth the trip here. Everything is very well received.
Il Pozzo Restaurant is popular in the area. It is worth to try the Torta di Noci.

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92.1 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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123 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.6 km

25.9 km

20.9 km

4.24 km

1.39 km

421 m

131 m

Surfaces

74.5 km

29.0 km

11.4 km

6.43 km

713 m

528 m

109 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

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Comments

September 30, 2023,Tuscany Trail / Volterra -> Siena

Probably the most demanding stage for a gravel bike. Immediately after the beautiful descent down from Volterra, it's a long climb up the mountain again. The landscape around Volterra consists mainly of fields that stretch over the hills. Further south there are more forests again. And there the trails await, some with large chunks, stone steps and challenging climbs.

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