Capuchin Gate – View of Val d'Orcia loop from Pienza

Capuchin Gate – View of Val d'Orcia loop from Pienza

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Capuchin Gate – View of Val d'Orcia loop from Pienza

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18.8km

250m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.60 km for 145 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.60 km

Scenic Road Between San Quirico and Pienza

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Wonderful views with foresight on the descent from San Quirico. It feels like being on a ridge in the Alps.

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9.23 km

Historic center of San Quirico d'Orcia

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San Quirico d'Orcia is one of the most historic and beautiful centers in the entire Val d'Orcia. Its history is thousands of years old and the center of San Quirico …

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9.53 km

San Quirico d'Orcia Historic Centre

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This is a wonderful village along the Via Francigena. It has an ancient history and is worth stopping for a visit. A UNESCO heritage site, San Quirico d'Orcia is a …

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9.58 km

Collegiate Church of Saints Quiricus and Julietta, San Quirico d'Orcia

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Extraordinary example of Romanesque.
Built starting from 1080 on the remains of the ancient Baptistery in white travertine and sandstone.
The exterior is characterized by the presence of three portals, …

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9.91 km

Capuchin Gate

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9.92 km

San Quirico d'Orcia — Historic Town

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San Quirico is located on a small rise and has preserved its 12th century ramparts and monumental gates. Late in the Middle Ages the place gained importance thanks to the …

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11.9 km

View of Val d'Orcia

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18.2 km

Cypress-Lined Farmhouse in Tuscany

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Typical country house on a hilltop. Simply a beautiful motif.

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18.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

1.12 km

502 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

706 m

107 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

21°C

12°C

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Comments

September 24, 2023,Tag 6: Pienza

Since today is Sunday and I have to wait until tomorrow to buy a new cell phone, I decided to extend the accommodation for one night. Without a cell phone, you're pretty much at a loss when packing your bike - you can't check the route, see when the next town is, where the next campsite, supermarket, restaurant, etc. is …

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