This mountain bike route is a technical and stimulating journey through some of the historic villages of the Montagna Pistoiese, areas where chestnuts have always been a vital resource for the local community.
The journey begins at the main square of Piteccio, just a few kilometers north of Pistoia. From here, the ride climbs toward the small village of Fabbiana until reaching the intersection with SS 64. A short dirt path then leads to the località Signorino, where there is a fountain to refill water bottles.
The ascent continues up to Collina before joining a dirt road leading to the first unique trail of the route: sentiero Boia, which takes riders to the località Lagoni. Here, the climb resumes toward Collina, before joining another trail called “La Conca”, which descends down to Valdi.
From Valdi, the ride continues with an asphalt climb toward Signorino. After about 20 minutes, riders can access another downhill single track: “La Matta”. This trail leads to Castagno, a charming open-air museum village, and then continues toward the Paterno tunnel, where another fountain can be found.
Turning right and tackling a short climb, riders enter another relatively wide trail called “Capriolo”, which leads to the Piteccio train station, located just above the village.
An unforgettable experience combining stunning landscapes, local history, and technical trails, perfect for adventurers seeking a mountain bike journey immersed in the natural beauty of the Montagna Pistoiese.
Curated by AVDO Trail Area – Pistoia
