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Vecchiano ring route

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    From the town center, follow the old quarries to the Serchio River and return along the slopes of Monte Bruceto.

    From Town center one reach Serchio river through unused quarries and return through slopes of Monte Bruceto.

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    Distance 8.2 km
    2:35 h
    265 m
    265 m
    167 m
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    Easy route to do at the beginning of the season through the hills behind Vecchiano.

    Easy walk through the hills behind Vecchiano.

    Author’s recommendation

    It is worth organizing the route to have lunch nearby (where there are several places).

    Good to organise the tour to lunch near Vecchiano in a typical restaurant.

    You must try the "Torta co' Bischeri" in the nearby town of Pontasserchio.

    Must to taste is "Torta co' Bischeri" in the near town of Pontasserchio.

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    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

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    167 m
    Lowest point
    1 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 11.89%Forested/wild trail 14.99%Path 66.12%Road 6.98%
    Asphalt
    979 m
    Forested/wild trail
    1.2 km
    Path
    5.4 km
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    575 m
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    From the center of town, walk up towards Santa Maria in Castello. Almost there, turn right and follow the path along the abandoned quarries. Go down towards the Serchio and then climb up to the panoramic point Monte del Legnaio. Descend towards the town along the slopes of Monte Bruceto.

    From center walk to Santa Maria in Castello. Just before the Monastery turn righrt and follow the path through abandoned quarries up to the Serchio River. Then go to the panoramic point of Monte del Legnaio and finally return to Vecchiano walking below Monte Bruceto.

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    Public transport

    Regular bus from Pisa to Vecchiano (CPT line 080).

    Bus from Pisa (CPT line 080).

    Directions

    From the Pisa Nord exit of the A11 motorway, turn left onto the SS1 Aurelia. At the traffic light, turn right following directions to Vecchiano. Before the pharmacy, turn left and reach the town center.

    From Highway A11 "Pisa Nord" exit, turn left following SS1 Aurelia till a Lamp. Turn links again following vecchiano indication. Near a Pharmacy turn links reaching the center of the town.

    Parking

    Near the central square there is a parking area for cars (beware of the market day).

    Near the central platz it is easy to park a car (pay attention for the day of the marketplace).

    Coordinates

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    43.781883, 10.387571
    DMS
    43°46'54.8"N 10°23'15.3"E
    UTM
    32T 611654 4848583
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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    8.2 km
    Duration
    2:35 h
    Ascent
    265 m
    Descent
    265 m
    Highest point
    167 m
    Lowest point
    1 m
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