Volterra – The Balze of Volterra loop from La Sterza

Volterra – The Balze of Volterra loop from La Sterza

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Volterra – The Balze of Volterra loop from La Sterza

06:30

126km

2,170m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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23.3 km

From Saline to Volterra

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Volterra is one of the most beautiful Tuscan towns of Etruscan and medieval origins, rich in historic buildings and also known for the processing of alabaster. Perched on a 500 …

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68.1 km

Castello di Querceto

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Querceto, a delightful hamlet in the municipality of Montecatini Val di Cecina (province of Pisa), boasts an ancient castle in the center of the village. Built in the 16th century, …

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78.2 km

View of Gello

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Very quiet side street in good condition and with moderate slope. Great view first into the valley (see photo) and later over to the next mountain ridge.

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82.6 km

Scenic road with panoramic view of Volterra

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Climb entirely pedaled in the shade and little transit immersed in the Tuscan landscapes.

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90.2 km

View of Montecatini Val di Cecina

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Nice view of the valley.

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105 km

Steinwandbrunnen, Volterra

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At the end of
Viale dei Ponti you reach the stone wall fountain.

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105 km

Volterra

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Who is in the region with the racing bike actually has to go to Volterra. An espresso on a piazza and soak up the flair of this beautiful old town. …

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109 km

The Volterra crags, located on the south-western side of the Volterra hill, between the Era and Cecina valleys, constitute a geological phenomenon of considerable interest. These cliffs represent the result …

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113 km

Viewpoint

126 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

93.2 km

33.1 km

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

125 km

966 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 November

17°C

6°C

14 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

May 14, 2024,Volterra south: five ascents

Five great climbs on very small side roads. The asphalt is therefore often in a bad condition but there are hardly any cars.
The detour to Libbiano is worth it, the gradient is not too steep and there is a small town with a great view. Water is available.
After Micciano, the winding road is almost deserted and a little …

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