Strade Bianche Gravel Road – Via Francigena Gravel Route loop from Buonconvento

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Strade Bianche Gravel Road – Via Francigena Gravel Route loop from Buonconvento

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Strade Bianche Gravel Road – Via Francigena Gravel Route loop from Buonconvento

03:51

52.0km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.3 km

Strade Bianche Gravel Road

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the most beautiful roads in Tuscany are concentrated in this area, a gravel paradise

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21.1 km

Cypress-lined hills and sunflower fields on the Via Francigena, Crete Senesi

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Little traffic and easy to ride with a gravel bike, but a racing bike with 25mm should work too.

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25.2 km

Strade Bianche – San Martino in Grania

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Look for the section marker on the right side... It is easy to miss.

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30.6 km

Via Francigena Gravel Route

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A beautiful stretch of the famous Via Francigena, the famous road that can be traveled on foot and by bicycle which, if covered entirely, will lead you to the capital.

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33.1 km

Gravel climb just before Pieve Sprenna

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Challenging especially in the last stretch after the tree-lined avenue towards San Quirico. I have heard more than a few shots fired, so I recommend flashy clothing, always better to …

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35.6 km

View of the hills near Ponte d'Arbia

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End of the beautiful gravel road of Serravalle, which leads to the small village of Pinte d'Arbia where there is a small bar A Modo Mio Caffè, excellent for refreshments and lunches

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35.8 km

Cypress-Lined Dirt Road at Ponte d'Arbia

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41.2 km

Gravel Road from Murlo to Buonconvento

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This was the most "fun" gravel path of the Nova Eroica. The descend from Murlo is fast and physical with some curves to do at full speed. Use any kind …

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52.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

22.0 km

2.61 km

532 m

286 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

14.1 km

12.5 km

1.08 km

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Sunday 1 November

16°C

8°C

22 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

April 19, 2023,Buonconvento itinerario ad anello in e-gravel

Second day of cycling on the roads of the Sienese hills.
We set off from Buonconvento and, shortly after, we followed a nice dirt stretch of the Eroica and then the Strade Bianche.
Alternating the asphalt with other sectors of dirt road we passed through Radi.
We then headed towards Monteroni d'Arbia along sections of the Via Francigena. We crossed …

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