Tuscany · Hiking

Variante A.R.

A 0.6-mile loop in Tuscany, Italy.

0.6 mi
loop
300 ft
climb
1,215 ft
high point
Loop
route

Variante A.R. is a 0.6-mile loop in Tuscany, Italy. It runs between about 970 ft and 1,220 ft above sea level, with roughly 300 ft of climbing over the route. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Pontassieve, about 1.5 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Poggio Alberaccio, Poggio di Moriano and Poggio San Romolo. For camping, Poggetto and Firenze Camping in Town are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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