Trip also possible in two or three stages, stopping in hotels, farmhouses, residences and campsites in the area. However, if it is decided to be conducted only once, it is advisable to have a considerable preparation and training, precisely because of its length and difficulty; the path fact has a length of 139.3 km.
The climbs are six to a height of over 2,500 meters, the slope never exceeds 6%, but its length (even higher than the 9 km) makes them particularly cumbersome.
Two variants, although shorter, are also possible, but always recommended for cyclists with some preparation.
Option 1: Firenzuola - Paretaio Pass - Palazzuolo sul Senio - Passo della Sambuca - Prato all'Albero - Borgo San Lorenzo - Scarperia - Giogo Pass - Firenzuola.
Length 95 km, altitude 1.920 meters, travel time from 4.30 am to 7 hours (depending on weather or amateurs biking tours)
Option 2: Marradi - Passo dell'eremo - Passo of Peschiera - San Benedetto in Alpe - Muraglione Pass - San Godenzo - Dicomano - Borgo San Lorenzo - Pass of Colla-Marradi.
Length 100 km, altitude 1.8100 meters, travel time from 4.30 am to 7 hours.