East Sun Cycle Route
Challenge yourself on routes that will lead you to discover historical treasures and uncontaminated landscapes. The Bisenzio Valley awaits you with its adventurous roads and its wild beauty for an unforgettable cycling experience, where nature and history come together in a perfect union. The itinerary follows the eastern variant of the Sun Cycle Route in both directions towards Bologna or towards the centre of Prato (itinerant cycle tourism).
Starting point: Santa Lucia
Arrival point: Montepiano
Along the route: Bisenzio River, Cavalciotto, La Briglia, Vaiano, Cerbaia Fortress (from a distance), Cerbaia bridge, Vernio, Sasseta, Montepiano
Length: 32 km
Height difference: 700 m
Difficulty: medium/high
Connections: Wool and Silk Route, Cavarzano Rally, Felciana-Acquiputoli-Faggione, Da piazza a piazza
Suitable for: Racing bicycle, MTB and Gravel