Montevarchi - Florence

from Montevarchi

to Florence

E-Bike: 2h 41

Bike: 3h 36

45 kmDistance

565 mElevation Gain

18 km/hAverage Speed

2h 32mDuration

Difficulty

Traffic

Mostly Tarmac

Touring Bike

Gallery

Description

This stage cuts through a very Tuscan part of Italy. After Celle sul Rigo, small roads lead across open hills, fields and old pale-stone villages. Around Chiusi, the terrain becomes gentler before the route enters the Val di Chiana: broad farmland, cypress trees, olive groves and long views over soft ridgelines. Sinalunga and Lucignano bring medieval town centres close to the road. From there, rolling roads carry the route towards the Arno valley, finishing in Montevarchi between hills, railway lines and old-town streets.

Route

45.2 km from Montevarchi to Florence, 565 m climbing, hard difficulty

Start Point

Montevarchi

End Point

Florence

Country

Italy

Regions

Apennines, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany

Recommended Months

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At a glance

Distance

45 km

Difficulty

Hard

Duration

2h 32m

Ascent

565 m

Suitable bikes

Touring Bike

Surface

Mostly Tarmac (10-25% gravel)

Best time to ride

Scenery

Cycling heritage

Culture

Nature

Wind tendency for this stage

Mostly calm

Highlights along this route

Climb: 261m gain, 3.7% avg

Distance: 7.1 km, Max gradient: 10.2%, Peak: 386 m

Cycling-Specific

Highest point: 386 m

Elevation: 386 m

Scenic View

Packing List

Essentials

Backpack

Water purification system

Hiking boots

Weather-appropriate clothing

Hat and sunglasses

Headlamp/flashlight

Multi-tool/knife

Hydration and Nutrition

Water bottles or hydration system

High-energy snacks

Lightweight, non-perishable meals

Navigation and Safety

Map and compass

First aid kit

Emergency whistle

Multi-day trekking poles

Lightweight, compact rain gear

Personal Items

Sunscreen

Insect repellent

Toiletries (travel-sized)

Quick-dry towel

Camera and/or smartphone

Portable charger

Documents and Communication

Identification

Emergency contact information

Cash and/or credit cards

Optional Extras

Binoculars

Trekking guidebook

Travel journal and pen