Village and Castle of Policiano – Monte Lignano Summit and Cross loop from Aviosuperficie Serristori
Village and Castle of Policiano – Monte Lignano Summit and Cross loop from Aviosuperficie Serristori
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Village and Castle of Policiano – Monte Lignano Summit and Cross loop from Aviosuperficie Serristori
04:13
46.1km
960m
Mountain biking
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: July 9, 2026
Tips
Includes a very steep uphill segment
You may need to push your bike.
After 17.5 km for 426 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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15.2 km
Villa Il Cicaleto and Cicaleto Recording Studio
Highlight • Historical Site
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17.4 km
Vietnamese Trap Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
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23.1 km
Village and Castle of Policiano
Highlight • Castle
Only 4 years later, the castle became the property of Uguccione of the Marquises de Bourbon of Monte Santa Maria, one of the most important feudal families of the Middle Ages in Tuscany who were then appointed imperial vicars by Emperor Charlemagne.
During the 15th century, the castle became the property of the Capponi family of Florence whose 16th century coat of arms can still be admired today on the ancient walls
Leonardo da Vinci depicts the Policiano Castle in the “Codex Atlanticus” on the Map of the Val di Chiana. The Renaissance genius visited the castle during his trip in 1503 to discover the Arezzo area.
In 1848, the castle was purchased by the Chigi Saracini, a noble banking family of Sienese origin. In 1910 all the buildings owned by Chigi Saracini were taken over by Sidney Mary Hertz of Barbolani di Montauto who transformed the Castle into a farmhouse, renovating it with architectural style of that period, which is reflected in the front facade.
In the 13th century, the castle became a stopover for many travelers heading to Rome via the Via Francigena. It is thought that St. Francis of Assisi often resided in the castle during his travels from Assisi to the Franciscan sanctuary of La Verna.
In 1265, Guglielmo degli Ubertini, who went down in history as "the warrior bishop", took possession of the castle and obtained the oath of obedience and loyalty from 54 men. It was the warrior bishop who led the Ghibelline army against the Guelphs in the famous battle of Campaldino in which he perished.
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28.6 km
Rigutinelli Equipped Rest Area
Highlight • Parking
33.2 km
Monte Lignano Summit and Cross
Highlight • Summit
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36.6 km
Scenic Olive Grove Road
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
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46.1 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
24.1 km
17.2 km
1.85 km
1.71 km
1.25 km
Surfaces
19.1 km
13.0 km
7.64 km
3.94 km
1.71 km
409 m
356 m
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Elevation
Highest point (800 m)
Lowest point (250 m)
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Monday 13 July
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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h
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