Ring itinerary departing from the inn Il Castagno in Ponteccio.
Duration: 1 day – length: 41 km – altitude difference: 800m
Ponteccio immediately left a stop at the chestnut teaching “Rena“. A long descent touches the town of Dalli, divided into two fractions, above and below the door and cyclists in Sillano. After crossing the bridge and the hydroelectric plant that uses the water of the river Serchio of Soraggio. After going through a chestnut grove an old stone wash anticipates the picturesque town of Old Caprignana. A short distance we recommend you visit the village of Orzaglia, while still a few rides Vibbiana and separate you from the monumental fortress of Verrucole. After the break, continue down and visit the historic town of San Romano in Garfagnana.
After the town of San Donnino you cross the bridge on the river Serchio and reached the other side it is advisable to leave the bike next to the steam locomotive reminiscent of the ancient train of Garfagnana. With a short walk you earn the small hill where there are the remains of the fortress of Castelvecchio. A Piazza al Serchio with a short detour you can visit the old church of St. Peter, or follow the roadbook and reach the charming medieval village of San Michele. The route takes cyclists to finally follow the main road “Garfagnana” to Magliano from where we start the climb back to Ponteccio.
Once in Corfino, we recommend a visit to the shrine of “Madonna del Perpetuo Soccorso” to admire the altarpiece by Pietro da Talada. In places Pruno you can admire the typical stone building thatched.
The road sign welcomes you in the protected park Orecchiella promises to be the latest, pleasant rides before returning to the refuge Miramonti.
