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Via Francesca della Sambuca BO-PT: Variante Montovolo

12,6 km from Carboncina to Riola through alpine terrain and lakes.

Carboncina Riola linear
12,6km Distance
+760m Ascent
easy Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
34 views
1 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Lakes Mountains Urban Area Summit viewpoint Castle or ruins Quiet area Uncrowded Pilgrimage route

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02 · The story

What makes this route special

Variante VFDS con salita al Montovolo del cammino "Via Francesca della Sambuca" da Bologna a Pistoia

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03 · 11 points along the route

What will you encounter?

Water Attraction ruins monument summit viewpoint
Fonte Predolo Water · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Lavatoio Fontanelle Water · on the route 0,0 km 0%
La Scola Attraction · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Torre Cavallina ruins · 202 m off route 0,0 km 0%
cippo alla chiusura dei lavori della strada Campolo Montovolo monument · 295 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Pozzo di ventilazione Attraction · 468 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Fonte della Biscia Water · 36 m off route 12,6 km 100%
Sorgente dell’Acqua Sterpina Water · 67 m off route 12,6 km 100%
Montovolo summit · 231 m off route 12,6 km 100%
Memoriale ai Ragazzi del Salvemini monument · 253 m off route 12,6 km 100%
Balzo di Santa Caterina viewpoint · 253 m off route 12,6 km 100%
04 · Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

ascent +760 m descent −720 m elevation range 214 m 905 m
0 km 6,3 km 12,6 km
05 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

Start
223 m elevation
Quarter of the way
496 m elevation
Halfway
901 m elevation
Three quarters
547 m elevation
Finish
264 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

07 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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09 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Via Francesca della Sambuca BO-PT: Variante Montovolo is 12.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Via Francesca della Sambuca BO-PT: Variante Montovolo takes approximately 3h 8min to complete.
No, Via Francesca della Sambuca BO-PT: Variante Montovolo is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Carboncina to Riola. Plan ahead for return transport.
Via Francesca della Sambuca BO-PT: Variante Montovolo starts at Carboncina.
Via Francesca della Sambuca BO-PT: Variante Montovolo is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
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