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Volterra – Cistern Square loop from Montaione

Volterra – Cistern Square loop from Montaione

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4.8

(30)

725

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Volterra – Cistern Square loop from Montaione

04:17

78.2km

1,610m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 58.7 km for 220 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.80 km

View of Volterra from distance

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very scenic stretch of road with the view a little lake and Volterra on the left

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22.0 km

Viewpoint

25.6 km

The Volterra crags, located on the south-western side of the Volterra hill, between the Era and Cecina valleys, constitute a geological phenomenon of considerable interest. These cliffs represent the result of a long erosion process, where an upper layer of sand, more resistant to the action of water than the underlying clays, led to the formation of these characteristic overhangs. In simple terms, the collapse of the sand layer at the base caused it to collapse in "slices," thus creating the typical rock crags.

These formations rise like imposing cliffs that cut through the crumbly soil, giving the impression of hurting the Volterra hills. Over the centuries, the advance of the cliffs has led to the loss of parts of the ancient Etruscan walls, churches, houses and even the largest necropolis of the ancient city. Despite this, the beauty of this landscape of grandiose strength, one of a kind, is an authentic gift of nature.

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29.3 km

Steinwandbrunnen, Volterra

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At the end of
Viale dei Ponti you reach the stone wall fountain.

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29.7 km

Volterra

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Who is in the region with the racing bike actually has to go to Volterra. An espresso on a piazza and soak up the flair of this beautiful old town. In addition, the view, which is due to the hillside location, terrific. Also all up (and also Ab-) rides are among the delicacies in the region.

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57.0 km

View of the Vineyards Near San Gimignano

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57.9 km

View of San Gimignano and Tuscan Vineyards

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San Gimignano is a hill town in Tuscany located southwest of Florence. Surrounded by 13th-century walls, the hub of its historic center is Piazza della Cisterna, a triangular square lined with medieval houses. In the skyline of medieval towers, the Torre Grossa in stone stands out. The Cathedral of San Gimignano is a 12th century church where it is possible to admire the frescoes by Ghirlandaio in the Chapel of Santa Fina.
Source: it.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Gimignano

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58.7 km

Cistern Square

Highlight • Historical Site

San Gimignano is a must-see if you're in the area. A small historical town situated on a hilltop. Very nice streets with many stylish and high-quality shops and restaurants. Very clean and well worth seeing, especially because of its many high turrets and narrow streets. The town has a special charm and is bearable even at high temperatures, as there are many shady alleys and places…

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78.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.7 km

15.8 km

1.33 km

299 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

76.9 km

1.04 km

301 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

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Volterra – Cistern Square loop from Montaione

View of Montaione

View of Volterra from distance

The Balze of Volterra

Steinwandbrunnen, Volterra

Volterra

View of the Vineyards Near San Gimignano

View of San Gimignano and Tuscan Vineyards

Cistern Square

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