Bisenzio Valley by bike

Narrow and nestled between Prato and Bologna, the Bisenzio Valley is, by vocation, a land of passage, strategically important since ancient times and has always been a destination for hikers and nature lovers.
The itineraries develop among the main reliefs of the area with particularly challenging height differences that make this area ideal for MTB and downhill enthusiasts. From Montemurlo to Cavallaie and Iavello, to the itinerary along the Route of Wool and Silk crossing the Calvana ridge and Monte Maggiore. From the itinerary to discover the Acquerino Cantagallo Nature Reserve, among ancient trees and chestnut groves, to the two routes (west and east) along the Cycle route of the sun.

Montemurlo-Cavallaie-Iavello

Itinerary to discover the historical and natural beauties between Montemurlo and the lower Bisenzio Valley through the Protected Natural Reserves (sport cycle tourism).

Departure and arrival: Montemurlo
Along the way: Villa del Barone, Cavallaie pass, Vallupaia, Iavello beeches, Iavello farm

Length: 31 Km; Difference in height: 980 meters; Difficulty: high
Connections: Cycle route of the sun west, Cavarzano MTB Rally, Felciana-Acquiputoli-Faggione, Da Piazza a piazza, the Route of San Jacopo in Tuscany

Suitable for: MTB

The ridge of wool and silk

Itinerary along the Route of Wool and Silk crossing the Calvana ridge and Monte Maggiore with breathtaking views over the Bisenzio Valley (sport cycle tourism).

Departure and arrival: Gamberame, Vaiano
Along the way: Memorial of Valibona, Monte Magiore, Montecuccoli

Length: 38 Km; Difference in height: 1130 meters; Difficulty: high
Connections: Cycle route of the sun east, Cavarzano MTB Rally, Da Piazza a piazza

Suitable for: MTB

The Route of Wool and Silk in the Vernio fiefdom

Itinerary that runs along a stretch of the Route of Wool and Silk, between San Quirico di Vernio and Montepiano, to discover ancient villages, centuries-old woods and medieval fortresses (sport cycling).

Departure and arrival: San Quirico di Vernio
Along the way: Montepiano, Fortess of Vernio

Length: 16 Km; Difference in height: 574 meters; Difficulty: medium
Connections: Cycle route of the sun east, Cavarzano MTB Rally, Da Piazza a piazza

Suitable for: MTB

The wonders of the Reserve

Itinerary to discover the naturalistic beauties of the Acquerino Cantagallo Nature Reserve, crossing beech forests, ancient trees and chestnut groves (sport cycle tourism).

Departure and arrival: Cantagallo

Along the way: Giuliano Mauri Amphitheatre, Le Barbe Refuge, Il Vespaio Refuge, Faggione di Luogomano and Agrifoglio di Vitetta, Le Cave Refuge

Length: 29.5 Km; Difference in height: 1050 meters; Difficulty: high
Connections: Felciana-Acquiputoli-Faggione, Da Piazza a piazza

Suitable for: MTB and Gravel

Cycle Route of the Sun west

Itinerary that runs along the western stretch of the Cycle Route of the sun in the Limentra valley up to the Suviana lake (itinerant cycle tourism and sport cycle tourism).

Departure: Prato in the area of Santa Lucia
Arrival: Suviana Lake
Along the way: Villa di Bagnolo, Montemurlo, Montale, Villa di Celle, Cascina di Spedaletto, Monachino, Acquerino, L'Acqua, Badi, Suviana lake

Length: 53.5 Km; Difference in height: 1123 mt; Difficulty: high
Connections: Prato-Abetone, In the footsteps of Leonardo, Felciana-Acquiputoli-Faggione, Da Piazza a piazza, the Route of San Jacopo in Tuscany, Via Romea Germanica Imperiale.

Suitable for: Racing bike, MTB and Gravel

Cycle Route of the Sun east

Itinerary that runs along the eastern variant of the Cycle Route of the sun in both directions towards Bologna or towards the centre of Prato (itinerant cycle tourism).

Departure: Prato in the area of Santa Lucia
Arrival: Montepiano
Along the way: Bisenzio River, Cavalciotto, La Briglia, Vaiano, Rocca di Cerbaia (from afar), Ponte di Cerbaia, Vernio, Sasseta, Montepiano

Length: 32 Km; Difference in height: 700 meters; Difficulty: medium/high
Connections: Road of Wool and Silk Road, Cavarzano Gathering, Felciana-Acquiputoli-Faggione, Da Piazza a piazza

Suitable for: Racing bike, MTB and Gravel

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