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Map 1 tract NMQOPE

Germagnano, La Spinella, Passo della Calla, Monte Vicchi

 

Total 24 Km

Duration approx 2 - 2.5 hrs

Demanding tract were the path is beaten but with the surrounding landscape worth the effort.

N (4 km)

from Sansepolcro, following the state road in direction of San Giustino Umbro and Città di Castello, you will pass the hotel La Balestra on the left followed by a diversion on the left for Monte casale. You have to follow this road straight on without turning of at any point. After 1 Km you will see the indication for Monte Casale on the right, the tract N finishes here.

M (5 km)

continuing on this road towards the locality of la Montagna, the road is an asphalt one and always uphill curving over a bridge, with a fountain on the right, after which you will come to the ascent of the Gotiche, demanding but brief, approx 1 Km until you arrive at a left hand curve in the road with a diversion on a beaten road indicating Germagnano.

 

Q (1 km)

taking the direction of the dirt road for 1 Km the climb is quite notable (15% to 20%) which is quite difficult for beginners. Unfortunately it is obligatory this climb even if done on foot, to reach the other tracts that successively lead off from it. When the road levels off (about 300mts) you will find the agricultural farm Germagnano, from which continuing along this road you will reach a fork from which you can take tracks O or I.

O (2 km)

For this route you have to take the right turn at the fork along a dirt road, which you will find in some places a road climb uphill but the woods and meadows along will really give you great pleasure, and it is quite common to meet deer and roebuck. When you have reached the top you will be at approximately 1000 m. slm and descending always through the woods on the right it is possible to see the house, Spinella, and the monument to the war victims. To arrive at monte Vicchi you must before arriving at the Spinella, take the first road on the extreme left. Take note that arriving at the Spinella you are on a beautiful rim and carrying on this same road beside the house you will reach Pian della Capanna and the tract H

 

P (2 km)

whereas if you continue on the extreme left road you will return through the woods and after a few hundred meters the descent becomes quite rapid and steep. If it has been raining this road gets quite muddy. At the end of the descent you will arrive at the Passo della Calla, 890 mt. s.l.m. You can recognize it easily by the gate on the right and you can choose the route to go downhill that you prefer. It is sufficient to continue at right downhill on the some road for 50 mt. and deviate on the road to the right which although a dirt road is in pretty good condition.

E (10 km)

Here the climb is gradual and the terrain is normally perfect. You can admire beautiful trees and woods along which are picnic areas where you can find drinking fountains. At the top 951 mt. s.l.m., the road curves naturally to the right and you will meet the tarred rood and a downhill tract which is quite steep. The landscape faces the whole Valtiberina Toscana and under the mountain, the city of Sansepolcro is spread out and the road ends in the town.