Pistoia from Vaiano – loop tour

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Pistoia from Vaiano – loop tour

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Pistoia from Vaiano – loop tour

03:59

64.4km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.3 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.6 km

View of Monte Ferrato

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From the cycle path near Galceti you can enjoy this view towards Monte Ferrato and the surrounding protected area that bears its name.

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16.8 km

Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

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The church is from the twentieth century, with a massive structure, but not very interesting from an artistic point of view.

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29.3 km

Cathedral of Saint Zeno (Pistoia Cathedral)

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The Cathedral of San Zeno in Pistoia is a splendid Romanesque building in the heart of the city that dates back to before the year 1000 and overlooks the setting …

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35.0 km

Brazilian Military Memorial (Monumento Votivo Militar Brasileiro)

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It is a military shrine erected in honor of the Brazilian soldiers who fell during the Second World War in Italy. At the end of the war the bodies of …

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42.8 km

Villa Castello Smilea stands at the entrance to the Agna valley along the Roman route of the Via Cassia Clodia. The building consists of two towers, one north and one south, and a lowered tower running along the north side.

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50.6 km

Ruggero Balli Cycle Path

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The cycle path is located on the outskirts of Prato and is in excellent condition, well signposted and away from traffic.

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54.5 km

Cavalciotto Weir

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The Cavalciotto is a weir located in Santa Lucia which dates back to the 11th century and is a fundamental component of the complex Prato water system, made up of …

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63.2 km

Badia di San Salvatore in Vaiano

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Vaiano, the largest town in the Bisenzio Valley, is known for its splendid Romanesque parish church of San Salvatore. It is also a popular stop on the cycle path coming …

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