A fantastic bike ride in the heart of the hills featuring the steam of geothermal energy. Welcome to a wild, lonely area with a warm heart, shaped by the course of the river Cornia. Jets of steam and hot water springs, fumaroles and bubbling mud (in the Sasso Pisano area) but above all the magical solitude of an extraordinary landscape ideal for cycling enthusiasts.
Route: Suvereto, Monterotondo Marittimo, Sasso Pisano, La Leccia, Serrazzano, Canneto, Pian delle Vigne, Sassetta, Prata, Suvereto
Distance: 88 km
Elevation gain: 1400 m
Time required: 5-6 hours
Difficulty: challenging
Route surface type: asphalt
Bikes: Road and Gravel
Refreshment stops: Suvereto, Monterotondo Marittimo, Sasso Pisano, Serrazzano, Canneto, Sassetta, Prata.
Notes: a route whose distance and elevation profile call for a reasonable level of fitness and familiarity with lengthy bike trips. Also ideal for people who like technical routes on road bikes. There are opportunities for refreshments on the route, but it is a good idea to bring sufficient drinking water (1 or 2 flasks), energising supplements and snacks.