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Terranuova Bracciolini

Le Balze del Val d'Arno and the Monastery of San Salvatore – loop from Piantravigne

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Terranuova Bracciolini

Le Balze del Val d'Arno and the Monastery of San Salvatore – loop from Piantravigne

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Le Balze del Val d'Arno and the Monastery of San Salvatore – loop from Piantravigne

02:10

7.72km

160m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate 4.8-mile (7.7 km) hike through the unique Balze del Val d'Arno, a landscape of dramatic geological formations near Piantravigne. This loop takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes to complete, featuring 522 feet (159 metres) of elevation gain. You will discover towering crags of stratified sands…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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163 m

Piantravigne

Highlight • Settlement

Piantravigne is a small medieval village overlooking the spectacular Balze del Valdarno, clay gullies created by the retreat of an ancient lake. The landscape here is striking, almost lunar, and makes this place truly unique.

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1.85 km

View of Le Balze del Valdarno

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As well as being very fascinating with their shapes and colours, the crags represent the geological history of Valdarno.
The various layers of sediments that were deposited in the various …

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2.53 km

Panorama of the Balze near La Castellina

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The path is very narrow and runs over private property. The farmer yelled at us. There is no real path to be seen. It is better to follow the main path in the valley and go through the village.

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4

3.02 km

Ruins of Case Pre Costa

Highlight • Historical Site

Complex of abandoned agricultural ruins, made evocative by the panorama in the background.

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4.67 km

San Salvatore Abbey in Soffena

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One of the many pearls of the Valdarno on the Setteponti road that leads from Florence to Arezzo through beautiful villages rich in history.

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7.72 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.54 km

1.82 km

1.32 km

853 m

188 m

Surfaces

3.30 km

1.90 km

1.12 km

874 m

520 m

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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