For those who should choose this beautiful route do not be fooled by the ease of the first 20 km that lead up to the river Orcia.

The remaining 15 km are demanding and therefore it's worth stopping at Pian del Vescovo where there is the suggestive abbey of San Piero in Campo.

The route reaches the Bike Point located in the medieval village of Contignano after 23 km.  A mandatory visit and departure again in the direction of Radicofani taking up a beautiful stretch of Via Francigena.

For those who wish to cross the nature reserve of Crete and Orcia, at km 10 the Pero Variant allows a shorter and equally beautiful journey. The entire route can also be covered starting from the GATE of Contignano.