Church of San Giusto al Pinone – Madonna del Papa Shrine loop from Montelupo - Capraia

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Church of San Giusto al Pinone – Madonna del Papa Shrine loop from Montelupo - Capraia

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Church of San Giusto al Pinone – Madonna del Papa Shrine loop from Montelupo - Capraia

03:22

49.9km

590m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 48 m for 6 m

After 37.5 km for 12 m

After 49.9 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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348 m

View of Montelupo Fiorentino and the Arno River

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Montelupo you can see Capraia, Christ makes couples and then pairs them up! This Tuscan saying highlights the two villages overlooking the Arno, Montelupo and Capraia Fiorentina.

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17.9 km

Frabibbo

Viewpoint

19.8 km

Church of San Giusto al Pinone

Highlight • Religious Site

Located a short distance from Passo del Pinone, it is worth a visit before going back down to Vinci or Carmignano

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20.5 km

Passo del Pinone

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Classic cycling half placed at the top of the climb that comes from Poggio a Caiano or from Vitolini or from Castra

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23.2 km

Madonna del Papa Shrine

Highlight • Religious Site

Located on the slope that leads from Carmignano to Pinone. From here the road to Baccheteto starts on the right

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24.4 km

Church of Santa Cristina in Mezzana

Highlight • Religious Site

The Church, dedicated to Santa Cristina, can be dated between the 17th and 20th centuries.

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25.6 km

Church of San Michele and San Francesco in Carmignano

Highlight • Religious Site

An ancient tradition says that in 1211 Saint Francis came preaching to Carmignano and that the municipality had donated him a piece of land, on which Bernardo da Quintavalle built …

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27.3 km

Carmignano D.O.C.G. Vineyards.

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Carmignano wine can be considered the progenitor of the so-called Super Tuscan wines (great Tuscan wines obtained by adding international vines such as Cabernet or Merlot to Sangiovese). Already in …

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45.3 km

Arno Cycle Path: Camaioni to Montelupo

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

April 2025: after the Arno flood the track is damaged in a section. However, you can pass. Pay attention to the sand deposits because it is easy to fall. It is recommended to get off your bike.

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49.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types