Veiws of Lake Montedoglio from our trail
Montedoglio and Tail water loop (long) Skill 2 Stamina 5
Total time :(Incl. Rest stops and meals) c.9-00 to 4-30
Cycling time : 3.5 to 4 hours. Some tarmac(Deserted roads) but mainly off-road.
Distance :26 Km (Q.hard at beginning and end but v. easy in middle)
Start point :Meet at Metano garage San Sepolcro 9.00 (Exit E 45 at S.Sepolcro then turn left at roundabout towards Anghiari. Find Metano Garage on right just after gone under Super strada) then drive together to S.Pietro in Villa.
Bring a picnic lunch or else take a late lunch at baby parking or Machondo. Towel for after fording, insect repellent and a costume if you want a cold splash.
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Veiws of Lake Montedoglio from our trail
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General description
This off-road trail first takes in stunning views of the mountain lake Montedoglio and then descends giving beautiful views over the unspoilt area of "Tail waters" and large ponds (a bit like water meadows)which the Upper Tiber tumbles and sparkles through like a mountain stream. Next we follow the Tiber on a single track path and then ford it- taking off socks and shoes and pushing the bikes is the only way, so bring a small towel to dry yourself afterwards - and weave amongst the beautiful lakes and ponds on the west side of the river. In the last half hour we cycle along a pretty and deserted tarmac road then climb up (7 min q. strenuous ascent) to the start point.
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Views from Tail waters trail
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Veiw over "water meadows"
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Trail Breakdown
Start S.Pietro in Villa (Or baby parking) - 1 km (10 mins) steep tarmac ascent then turn off onto lakeside lane. 40 mins (3 km)hard (up and down) dirt road with amazing views over lake. 20 mins tarmac descent to arrive at the hut where refreshments can be taken(3 km) 1 hr on beautiful single track to arrive at weir ford. (extra half hour loop round old power station if desired) Ford Tiber and weave through lakes on south side until you re ford and arrive at hut. (1 hr flat off-road, 7 km) After refreshments at hut we cycle along and then up (7 min q.hard ascent) to Baby parking or S.Pietro. (5 km tarmac)You can go for late lunch at Machondo or else return home.