The mysteries of the ancient Etruscan civilization hidden among the streets carved into the tuff that unite, as in a magic triangle, the villages of Sovana, Sorano and Pitigliano, in the green of the wild Tuscan Maremma.
A ride to discover traces of authentic history, preserved in the infinite pores that only a stone like tuff can give, among ancient necropolis and precious testimonies of the Etruscan era.

Itinerary featured in the Guidebook Viatoribus “Italia in Bici con Gusto”

Itinerary description:
The loop route is 26 km long, starting and returning to Sovana.
From the town square, go down to SP 22 near the Rocca Aldobrandesca. With slight undulations we proceed to the beginning of the descent that passes near the necropolis of San Rocco and ends at the bridge over the Lente river: here begins the ascent to the heart of Sorano, along a spectacular road carved into the tuff.
After a much-needed visit to the historic center, you resume pedaling in the direction of Pitigliano, which you reach downhill after a short climb to San Quirico. Once in the populated area, one can choose to enter the historic center or continue straight ahead and descend down a series of hairpin bends to the junction for Sovana.
After crossing the bridge over the Lente, go uphill for about 4 km to the junction with SP 22, which leads back downhill to Sovana.

Route type: loop
Length: 26 km
Elevation gain: 430 m
Downhill elevation gain: 430 m
Highest point: 424 m
Lowest point: 207 m
Type of surface: asphalt

Technical tips:
The route is on paved roads, ideal for cycling. The most challenging section is the short climb to Sorano.

Municipality of departure: Sorano
Place of departure: Sovana
Municipality of arrival: Sorano
Place of arrival: Sovana

Recommended period: March to October