EG
L’Eroica: the beauty of toil, the taste of challenge
208Km
Difficult
OpenRunner ID:
10730272
Start
Gaiole in Chianti
Finish
Gaiole in Chianti
Gradient
3969meters
Slope max
16.00%
Surfaces:
Asphalt
Dirt/offroad
Bicycle type
All
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Since Eroica was born in Gaiole in Chianti so much dust has been «eaten» by fans of historical cycling.
Today «Eroica» is a movement capable of attracting cyclists from all over the world, so much so that over time it has created a heroic spirit that is inspired by an authentic lifestyle and the love for beauty in all its forms.
The classic route has been permanent for years, marked and equipped with all services. A destination therefore not to be missed.
It's possible to cover it in one breath but it's not convenient: the 208 km with almost 4000 meters of difference in height and enchanting places deserve a slow journey, with head held high and a few days of time.
Itinerario e Tappe
GPX track
Stage
1
Gaiole in Chianti - Pianella
Easy
Distance
19.70Km
Height difference
267m+
From Gaiole you reach the castle of Bettino Ricasoli with an easy and beautiful climb. Along the road that leads to Pianella you meet two magnificent secular holm oaks embraced to form a monumental tree. A sight that deserves a souvenir photo.
Stage
2
Pianella - Siena (Due Ponti)
Easy
Distance
11.30Km
(31.00Km/tot.)
Height difference
227m+
(494.00m+/tot.)
Up and down in the direction of Siena which is reached by small roads with double digit slopes. The GATE is located at the foot of the city.
Stage
3
Siena (Due Ponti) - Vescovado
Medium
Distance
24.50Km
(55.50Km/tot.)
Height difference
431m+
(925.00m+/tot.)
The narrow road that climbs up from Due Ponti, and then takes you in the direction of the Certosa di Maggiano, allows you to admire a wonderful view of Siena. Leaving the busiest road of Renaccio we enter the dirt road for Radi to reach the Etruscan Vescovado, where the GATE and the POINT of the castle of Murlo is located with a museum of great interest.
Stage
4
Vescovado - Montalcino
Demanding
Distance
30.00Km
(85.50Km/tot.)
Height difference
752m+
(1677.00m+/tot.)
Beautiful and challenging stage with a passage from the hills of Siena to the land of Brunello. The climb in the dirt road of Castiglion del Bosco is a good test for every cyclist. Montalcino, the last bastion of the Sienese Republic, deserves a long stop.
Stage
5
Montalcino - Buonconvento
Medium
Distance
39.50Km
(125.00Km/tot.)
Height difference
596m+
(2273.00m+/tot.)
From Montalcino we pedal towards Buonconvento through internal roads and an enviable countryside. Passages in Lucignano d'Asso and Pieve a Salti are sure to leave a mark of authentic beauty. The GATE is located in the ancient village of Buonconvento.
Stage
6
Buonconvento - Ponte d'Arbia
Easy
Distance
2.80Km
(127.80Km/tot.)
Height difference
22m+
(2295.00m+/tot.)
Pure and easy transfer via Cassia to Ponte d'Arbia, one of the mandatory stops for Francigena pilgrims.
Stage
7
Ponte d'Arbia - Asciano
Medium
Distance
17.20Km
(145.00Km/tot.)
Height difference
321m+
(2616.00m+/tot.)
Calanchi, Biancane, and sometimes the river Ombrone, characterize the route that leads to Asciano, the capital of Crete.
Stage
8
Asciano - Castelnuovo Berardenga
Demanding
Distance
19.00Km
(164.00Km/tot.)
Height difference
516m+
(3132.00m+/tot.)
Perhaps the most beautiful point but certainly the most loved by cyclists is the dirt road that leads from Asciano to Torre a Castello. Steep climbs and tricky descents lead to Monte Sante Marie, the most popular destination. The GATE is in Castelnuovo Berardenga.
Stage
9
Castelnuovo Berardenga - Pianella
Easy
Distance
12.00Km
(176.00Km/tot.)
Height difference
116m+
(3248.00m+/tot.)
At Castelnuovo we are already in Chianti and the beautiful road that leads to Pianella acts as a panoramic ridge with the Crete.
Stage
10
Pianella - Radda in Chianti
Demanding
Distance
22.80Km
(198.80Km/tot.)
Height difference
568m+
(3816.00m+/tot.)
Beautiful and challenging route that tells the story of Chianti. It passes through the Chianti Sculpture Park in Pievasciata and the picturesque village of Vagliagli from the Aiola castle, to finally arrive in Radda in Chianti, the capital of the Historical Chianti.
Stage
11
Radda in Chianti - Gaiole in Chianti
Easy
Distance
10.20Km
(209.00Km/tot.)
Height difference
162m+
(3978.00m+/tot.)
From Radda the route is among vineyards, farms, villas and with a pearl: the village of Vertine. In Gaiole the prize is the good Chianti wine.
Gaiole in Chianti
Brolio
Pianella
Siena
Radi
Vescovado
Murlo
Bibbiano
Montalcino
Torrenieri
Buonconvento
Ponte d'Arbia
Asciano
Torre a Castello
Castelnuovo Berardenga
San Piero in Barca
Pianella
Pievasciata
Vagliagli
Radda in Chianti
Villa a Radda
Gaiole in Chianti