Ascent to Monte Battaglia – Prati Piani Water Trough loop from Casola Valsenio

Ascent to Monte Battaglia – Prati Piani Water Trough loop from Casola Valsenio

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Ascent to Monte Battaglia – Prati Piani Water Trough loop from Casola Valsenio

03:58

52.8km

1,300m

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: July 29, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 15.7 km for 2.56 km

Permit required

Waypoints

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Parking

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6.30 km

Ascent to Monte Battaglia

Highlight • Climb

Dirt climb with gradients of 11% but worth it

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Highlight • MTB Park

S3 type technical trail ⚠
Nice technical, be careful that the bottom is a little dug!

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Cà di Stefano Forest Road – Pian del Bello Junction

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful gravel forest road that starting from v. Della Cestina leads to the crossroads for Pian del Bello, a challenging first climb then a typical ridge road with ups and …

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22.2 km

Forest Road Junction Pian del Bello–Croce dello Spino

Highlight • Trail

Very beautiful gravel forest road on the ridge, first on the watershed between Senio and Cestina then after Mt. Castellaccio it continues halfway up the hill to the Croce dello Spino barrier

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28.0 km

Prati Piani Water Trough

Highlight • Structure

36.2 km

Historic town center of Palazzuolo sul Senio

Highlight • Settlement

This enchanting village in the Mugello is divided into two nuclei: Borgo dell'Ore and Borgo del Crocifisso, separated by the bridge over the river. Through the historical, artistic and cultural …

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36.3 km

Palazzo dei Capitani, Palazzuolo sul Senio

Highlight • Historical Site

Palazzuolo sul Senio is a medieval village in the upper Mugello, in the province of Florence, although it mainly overlooks the Romagna Apennine side and the population speaks Romagna.
A …

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