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Eroica Montalcino: the white roads of the red Brunello
153Km
Difficult
OpenRunner ID:
9283847
Start
Montalcino
Finish
Montalcino
Gradient
3073meters
Slope max
17.00%
Surfaces:
Asphalt
Dirt/offroad
Bicycle type
All
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Born from the experience of the Eroica of Gaiole in Chianti, and thanks to the interest of institutions and agricultural and touristic operators of the renowned area of Brunello, Eroica Montalcino mainly covers the Val d’Orcia territory with an incursion in the Crete and in Val d’Arbia.
The route is mainly set on secondary roads, with a 50% percentage of dirt paths distributed in 9 of the 12 stages. With its 153km and 3073 meters of elevation gain, it is advised to be equipped with a suitable bike and physique.
The route is connected to the Eroica and the Francigena, suitable for long breaks and temptations of any kind.
Itinerario e Tappe
GPX track
Stage
1
Montalcino - Torrenieri
Easy
Distance
12.50Km
Height difference
123m+
A short and easy stop to GATE di Torrenieri, where the Francigena route is met.
Stage
2
Torrenieri - San Quirico d'Orcia
Medium
Distance
7.80Km
(20.30Km/tot.)
Height difference
252m+
(375.00m+/tot.)
We travel along the old road, scene of the 100 Miglia races, to the historic town of Barbarossa where a bust of Tazio Nuvolari greets the cyclists. A short but fairly challenging stage.
Stage
3
San Quirico d'Orcia - Bagno Vignoni
Easy
Distance
5.00Km
(25.30Km/tot.)
Height difference
115m+
(490.00m+/tot.)
We cycle along one of the most beautiful and evocative routes on a white road that leads to Bagno Vignoni, where you can admire the hot water square and take the opportunity to take a bath in the hot springs. A unique experience.
Stage
4
Bagno Vignoni - Pienza
Medium
Distance
10.10Km
(35.40Km/tot.)
Height difference
258m+
(748.00m+/tot.)
We are in the heart of the Val d'Orcia Park, and UNESCO is monitoring every detail that might disturb its harmony. Pienza, the "ideal city" of Pope Pius II, an urban-architectural jewel, is to be admired with religious calm.
Stage
5
Pienza - Montisi
Medium
Distance
22.30Km
(57.70Km/tot.)
Height difference
343m+
(1091.00m+/tot.)
From Pienza to Montisi, the road winds through beautiful hills with a solitary dirt path that climbs up to 564 meters.
Stage
6
Montisi - Trequanda
Easy
Distance
4.80Km
(62.50Km/tot.)
Height difference
118m+
(1209.00m+/tot.)
From Pienza to Montisi, the road winds through beautiful hills with a solitary dirt path that climbs up to 564 meters.
Stage
7
Trequanda - San Giovanni d'Asso
Easy
Distance
15.50Km
(78.00Km/tot.)
Height difference
194m+
(1403.00m+/tot.)
Another beautiful paved road that takes us through picturesque Crete gullies to the truffle village of San Giovanni d'Asso.
Stage
8
San Giovanni d'Asso - Buonconvento
Easy
Distance
13.40Km
(91.40Km/tot.)
Height difference
192m+
(1595.00m+/tot.)
Classic panorama of the Crete all the way to Buonconvento, village of museums and beautiful walls.
Stage
9
Buonconvento - Sant'Angelo Scalo
Demanding
Distance
37.40Km
(128.80Km/tot.)
Height difference
753m+
(2348.00m+/tot.)
A very challenging and fascinating stage, passing through Castiglion del Bosco and the memorable Brunello vineyards to the far part of Siena where the train to Maremma still runs. The GATE is in Sant'Angelo Scalo.
Stage
10
Sant'Angelo Scalo - Sant'Angelo in Colle
Demanding
Distance
6.10Km
(139.90Km/tot.)
Height difference
306m+
(2654.00m+/tot.)
We take a short, hard stretch of dirt road through dense woods towards the solitary village of Sant'Angelo in Colle, overlooking the Val d'Orcia.
Stage
11
Sant'Angelo in Colle - Castelnuovo dell'Abate
Easy
Distance
8.80Km
(143.70Km/tot.)
Height difference
130m+
(2784.00m+/tot.)
It's possible to linger among the woods and vineyards along the road that leads to Sant'Angelo in Colle, a typical medieval village, but the view of the Abbazzia di Sant'Antimo, said to have been founded by Charlemagne on his return from Rome, definitely deserves a stop.
Stage
12
Castelnuovo dell'Abate - Montalcino
Easy
Distance
9.30Km
(153.00Km/tot.)
Height difference
289m+
(3073.00m+/tot.)
We reach Montalcino from a beautiful paved road: its wine and monuments are the right reward for the cyclist.
Montalcino
Torrenieri
San Quirico d'Orcia
Bagno Vignoni
Castiglion d'Orcia
Pienza
Montisi
Trequanda
Chiusure
San Giovanni d'Asso
Buonconvento
Camigliano
Sant'Angelo Scalo
Sant'Angelo in Colle
Castelnuovo dell'Abate
Montalcino