The Medici Route
Itinerary to discover the extraordinary Medici Route between the municipalities of Poggio a Caiano and Carmignano immersed in the hilly landscape dotted with vineyards, olive groves and centuries-old woods, among Romanesque parish churches, medieval fortresses and farms (traveling cycle tourism and sports cycle tourism).
Starting point: Barco mediceo in Bonistallo
Arrival point: Via Le Croci – Quarrata
Along the route: Barco mediceo in Bonistallo, Medici villa of Poggio a Caiano, Carmignano, Fortress of Carmignano, Vineyards above Montalgeto, San Martino in Campo,
Verghereto, Ginestre Medici Estate, Wall of Barco Reale, Church of San Giusto al Pinone, archaeological area of Pietramarina, centuries-old forest of the Montalbano Protected Area, tower of Sant'Alluccio.
Length: 27 km
Height difference: 1200 m
Difficulty: high
Connections: Tour of the Mills MTB, In the footsteps of Leonardo, Medicea ciclostorica, Montalbano from Barco Reale to Vinci
Suitable for: MTB
