Buonconvento – Cypress Road to Buonconvento loop from San Quirico d'Orcia

Buonconvento – Cypress Road to Buonconvento loop from San Quirico d'Orcia

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Buonconvento – Cypress Road to Buonconvento loop from San Quirico d'Orcia

03:37

51.7km

980m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 51.4 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

285 m

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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10.1 km

Agriturismo Villa Cosona

Castle

28.5 km

Historic Center of Buonconvento

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The small village of Buonconvento is located within the municipality of Siena and rises along the ancient Via Francigena. It has a small but fascinating historic centre, where the main …

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29.0 km

Buonconvento

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A stop in Buonconvento is absolutely recommended because it is a delightful small town. Stop for half an hour, tour the small village, have a coffee in the bars frequented by many cyclists and then set off again.

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35.4 km

Via Francigena Gravel Route

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Gravel route on the Via Francigena

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36.1 km

Cypress Road to Buonconvento

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A must to do both on foot and by bike. There are many places to take beautiful souvenir photos.

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37.1 km

Beautiful View

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Really spectacular view spot looking over a road that’s framed by Cypress Pines

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39.6 km

Nice up and down gravel section

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Explore this beautiful stretch of up and down dirt road, located right on the outskirts of the historic city of Siena. Its beauty lies in the breathtaking views that open …

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51.4 km

Historic churches in San Quirico d'Orcia along the Via Francigena

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pretty here, very pretty

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51.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

14.2 km

12.0 km

646 m

330 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

16.1 km

13.2 km

591 m

344 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

22°C

11°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

March 31, 2025,[Toskana][GVL] Tag 9 - Kurze Runde zwischen Meetings inkl. Cappu&Kuchen

First day of work – and bright sunshine! 🌞 So, after catching up on last week's emails, I cleared the afternoon for a relaxing ride.

I simply rode yesterday's most beautiful trails in the opposite direction – and it immediately felt like a whole new tour. Of course, my obligatory cappuccino and cake stop was a must today. Honestly, I …

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April 19, 2023,Buonconvento Lucignano d’Asso Eroica 3

Another great tour in a completely different landscape than Poggibonsi. Hardly any wine and olives but meadows. The roads here are better maintained and the views are great too.

Irrespective of this, the altitude given by Komoot in the area is always a rough estimate. Instead of 600, it was over 800 again today. The first two climbs are quite …

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