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| From the "Pyramids"
to Mount Maiori |
| A circular 8km route that is easy to follow, half along a
rough track and the other half along a forest path. Halfway
you can find a fountain and a designated rest area. The route,
on the rough track, has a gradient of 2.5% and is suitable even
for families with children and people using wheelchairs (with
an obligatory escort). There beautiful panoramas on the "Libro
Aperto" and the side of the mountain looking towards Modena.
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| Towards Mount Libro Aperto |
| A more demanding route: a small climb to the peak of Mount
Maiori, then downhill to Serrabassa and then another climb to
the top of Mount Libro Aperto (1937 m). It is advisable to replenish
water supplies at the fountain on the route. Excellent view
of the Apennine ridge and Mount Cimone (easily recognizable
by the buildings at the top. |
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| Bicycle circuit of Abetone |
| This circuit is easy on mountain bikes, not very long and
offers a variety of landscapes, such as on the circuit of Mount
Maiori. There are stretches that are more demanding: towards
Mount Libro Aperto, towards La Secchia and Bicchiere, down to
Rivoreta and up from Pianosinatico to Abetone. From Boscolungo
take path CAI no. 102 which joins up with Sestaione Valley.
It is highly advisable to wear a helmet and bring a water bottle. |
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| The bridges and customs of Popiglio
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| The return trip is about 2 km on a practicable mule track.
The itinerary is charming even if not very well known and can
be done throughout the whole year. From the parking lot, after
a brief slope, soon reaches the bridge of Castruccio and the
smaller bridge over the brook Torbecchia. Continuing on the
mule track for a short while along the stream Lima the walk
leads to the bridge over the stream Liesina. |
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| The muletrack to Popiglio and
towers of Popiglio |
| Hacing crosse the bridge of Castruccio we take the old mule
track, which goes up to the town of Popiglio. Walking through
old picturesque streets we reach the historical part of town
and on to the ancient towers built on the ridge dominating the
valleys of Limestre and Lima. |
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| Cycle path of Popiglio |
| This path is 37 km long and requires a certain amount of effort.
It is on asphalt roads to be covered entirely on mountain bikes.
From the parking lot at Lamure we reach the road going to Piteglio.
After a few hundred metres past the village of Migliorini, we
veer right towards Piteglio. At the schools we take a downhill
road to the valley and then back up to Casa di Monte. Here we
go down to the road to the villages of Crespole, Lanciole, then
Pontito and up to Croce a Veglia. On a dirt track we go down
to Lucchio and proceed on asphalt road to the bridge, near the
"Tana a Termini". Here we go back up to Popiglio and
then down to the bridge of Castruccio. It is highly advisable
to wear a helmet and bring a water bottle. |
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| From Orsigna to the source of
Gabelletta |
| This 15-kilometer route is of medium difficulty on footpaths
and mule-tracks. From the town of Orsigna go along the asphalt
road for a short stretch and then take the old mule track, which
climbs rather steeply to Case Moretto and on to Case Aldria.
This curves to the left near the dirt track to Paoluccio and
then evens out until the source of Gabeletta. Chestnut and beech
trees and coniferous woods shade the whole way. |
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| To the mountain pass of Termine |
From Case Paoluccio continue east along the dirt track, which
climbs slightly. In less than 30 minutes this takes you to a
forking that climbs more steeply to the mountain pass. The ridge
was the boundary between the lands of the Papal State and of
the Grand Duke of Tuscany.
It is advisable to bring your own water.
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| Bicycle circuit of Orsigna |
This 33-km circuit is fairly difficult due to its steepness,
and to be covered almost entirely by mountain bike. From the
village of Orsigna, go to Case Corrieri and take the dirt track,
which climbs to the shelter of Porta Franca (the last stretch
to be covered on foot). From the shelter, go up steeply on the
Apennine ridge and then slopes down a track to Casetta Pulledrari.
After a few km on asphalt road, take an easy dirt track, which
cuts across the Southern side of Punta della Crina and goes
down to the asphalt road for Pracchia and then reaches Orsigna.
It is highly advisable to wear a helmet and bring a water bottle.
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| Doganaccia - Calanca Pass -
Lake Scaffaiolo |
| Itinerary of medium difficulty, it is about 7,5 km long (round
trip) all on footpath. From Doganaccia it rises at first rapidly
and then along the Spigolino southern mountainside to reach
the Calanca Pass. Lake Scaffaiolo is only a short distance away.
Half way through the route you will find gates of livestock
enclosures and a spring. There are beautiful views along the
entire Apennine ridge. |
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| From Doganaccia to Corno alle
Scale |
From Lake Scaffaiolo you go East along the ridge footpath.
In less than 45 minutes you reach the peak of 'Corno alle Scale'
(1945 m). We recommend to stock up on water at the departure
point.
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| Ring road Doganaccia - Lizzano
- Vizzaneta - Cutigliano (return by cable car) |
| This 20-km route requires a certain amount of effort, to be
coered entirely on mountain bike. FromDoganaccia go down the
dirt track until Vizzaneta, small village near Lizzano. Then
continue on asphalt road down to road SS no. 12 and follwo it
until Casotti. Go across the bridge over stream Lima and up
for a kilomenter to Cutigliano. From here we carry on to Doganaccia
by cable car or taking the asphalt road towrds Melo. We strongly
advise to wear a helmet and bring a water bottle. |
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| From
Taviano towards Sambuca Castle |
| An easy route takes you along the mule track.
From the village you take the old mule track that first takes
you to the Convent and then to Sambuca. You very quickly reach
the Fortress from where you can look over the valley of Limentra
with the Apennines as a backdrop. |
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| Towards
Pavana - The Via Francigena |
| From the Fortress you drop down to the centre
of the village and take the footpath, which follows the old
road of via Francigena to Pavana. The route has a slight gradient
and crosses lush woods of chestnut, maple and alder trees and
a surreal tranquility taking you to your destination of Pavana. |
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| The
Pracchia Circular Cycle Route |
| From the weather station, famous for its quickly
rising waters, to the "saddle" between Poggio dei
Lagoni and Poggio del Papa, you ride the ridge that divides
the Reno Valleys and those of the Limentra. The circle is completed
reaching state road no. 64 which takes you to Ponte alla Venturina
and thereafter the road S.S. no. 632 "Traversa di Pracchia"
for about 15 kilometres. |
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