Veiws of Lake Montedoglio from our trail
Montedoglio and Tail water loop (Short) Skill 2 Stamina 4
Total time :(Incl. Rest stops and meals) c.9-00 to 4-00
Cycling time : 3 hours. Some tarmac(Deserted roads) but mainly off-road.
Distance :19 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 into a beautiful 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. We ford the tiber on two occasions - 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. A few quite strenuous climbs at the begining and one (c.7 minute) ascent at the end, the rest of the cycling being very easy.
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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. 5 mins tarmac descent then 20 mins downhill off road to Weir (3 km) 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 (10 min hard ascent) to Baby parking or S.Pietro. (5 km tarmac)You can go for late lunch at Machondo or else return home.