The fourth route, long more than 65km, is similar to the chrono-ascent of Barberino-Futa
Pass which took place up to few years ago and involved some well-known cyclist
too. Going up the Futa Pass towards Bologna, you reach Firenzuola, hamlet famous
for its pietra serena (local grey stone) quarries, Panna, where there is a famous
source of water with a low mineral content, and at least the artificial Lake of
Bilancino, called the Lake of Tuscany.
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Bike itineraries in Tuscany
Expert cyclists can try the mythical ascents of the Appenine, along a 100km track
which hard tests the cyclist. Starting from Firenzuola, you arrive to Paretaio
Pass (800 meters altitude and 8% gradient) and reach Palazzuolo sul Senio. A downhill
takes you in Marradi, the town of the poet Dino Campana, then you have to face
3 passes, Eremo, Peschiera and Muraglione that bring you to San Godenzo, passing
through the National Park of the Casentinesi Forests.
