Tipi Percorsi
Un tour facile e adatto anche a chi non è allenato, attraverso il quale si potrà scoprire l'incantevole campagna della Murgia. Si parte dal punto noleggio ebike di Martina Franca in direzione Alberobello e pedalando attraverso la campagna collinare della Murgia Sud Orientale si possono apprezzare splendidi panorami caratterizzati dalla presenza dei trulli e dei muretti a secco ormai patrimonio dell'Unesco. In prossimità di Alberobello una breve sosta presso Bosco Selva e dopo poche centinaia di metri ci si ritrova nella principale piazza del centro monumentale di Alberobello. Si riprende a pedalare e sempre attraversando le tipiche strade di campagna si raggiunge una delle principali cantine della Valle d'Itria: la visita riguarda la storica masseria, i vigneti, gli impianti di produzione vinicola e infine la degustazione dei vini. Al termine si ritorna al punto di noleggio dopo un breve tragitto.
in Alberobello, in Martina Franca, in Locorotondo, along Pirro canal, in Bisceglie, in Cisternino
The route takes us up to 2300 mslm, on the Italo Elvetic border of Step San Giacomo, costing some artificial basins made by the Enel between the 20 and 30 of 1900.
Attention : The path is NOT walkable with the children's bike trailer.
What to see, historical to the San Giacomo Pass
Built from 1929 by the Enel to be able to carry out the dams of Lake Castel and Toggia. As soon as abandoned the evocative conca of Riale the road becomes dirt and becomes a masterpiece of engineering, with reduced slopes, to be confronted by trucks during construction work and back from the harmonious lines complemented by dry arch mulls from which it is possible to immortalize excavations on the tops of the high Formazza and the underlying lake of the Morasco.
What to see, Lake Toggia
We are at quota 2191 mslm, this dam was built in the years 1929-1932 on the Rio Roni, has a length of 199 meters and is 44 meters high.
Focus, Piero Portaluppi-Architect
was one of the most important architects and urbanists of the first half of the ' 900 Italian. Although he has operated predominantly in northern Italy, and in particular for the high bourgeoisie meneghine, he has a real revolution in the way of thinking about the architecture of public and private spaces. Over the course of his career he has carried out projects in a number of areas : not only palaces and residential villas, but also hydroelectric power stations-in which he applied architectural styles more related to historical construction than to industrial-funerary edicts, exhibition pavilions, hotels and much more.
a Verbania, sui Laghi, sul Lago Maggiore, nella Val d'Ossola, Premosello-Chiovenda, Vogogna, Macugnaga, sul Toce, Lago di Mergozzo
The ring route, partly asphalted, partly dirt, between chestnuts and oaks up to the township Le Trune: unusual ecovillage reborn from ancient ruins and its vegetation was regained by a group of young alpine pioneers. From there to Frassinere and then descend to Mocchie, once a populous municipality in the valley, where we suggest you going to the church square to admire the imposing baroque façade and the spectacular panorama that opens from the square in front. At the exit of the village, you will find the Trattoria del Sole where Francesca, the cook and owner, awaits you at lunch or snack to make you enjoy appetizers and other delicious dishes of Piedmont cuisine enriched with imagination and passion. From here you will set off in the direction of Layetto up to the detour to Siglodo Superiore where a steep descent begins - it will take you to Siglodo Inferiore and then to Peroldrado. From there you can continue to go towards Caprie to return to the Garage Café rental point.
Itinerario ad anello misto, di asfalto e sterrato, tra castagni e roveri fino alla borgata Le Trune: inconsueto embrione di ecovillaggio rinato da antichi ruderi riconquistati alla vegetazione da un gruppo di giovani pionieri alpini. Di li fino a Frassinere per poi ridiscendere a Mocchie, un tempo popoloso comune della valle, dove consigliamo di addentrarsi fino alla piazza della chiesa per ammirare l'imponente facciata barocca e lo spettacolare panorama che si apre dalla piazza antistante. All'uscita del paese trovate la Trattoria del Sole dove Francesca, la cuoca e titolare, vi attende a pranzo o merenda per farvi gustare antipasti e altri deliziosi piatti della cucina piemontese arricchiti di fantasia e passione.
Di li si riparte in direzione Layetto fino alla deviazione per Siglodo Superiore dove inizia una ripida discesa che vi porta a Siglodo Inferiore e poi a Peroldrado da dove si prosegue in direzione Caprie per tornare al punto di noleggio del Garage Café.
in Val Susa, in Valsusa, in Avigliana, in Caprie, in Villadora, in Condove, to Sacra of San Michele, to Rocca Sella
Due itinerari ad anello partendo dal Borgo Medievale di Brisighella ci porteranno a scoprire le bellezze dell’appennino faentino e del Parco della Vena del Gesso Romagnola.
Qui un affioramento di gesso emerso dalle acque del mare circa 6 milioni di anni fa, costituisce un bastione roccioso che taglia trasversalmente le vallate circostanti. Fin dal tempo dei romani, si estraevano i grossi cristalli traslucidi di selenite per farvi i vetri delle finestre. Brisighella e il suo centro storico con la rocca e la torre dell'orologio, figura nella lista dei borghi piu belli d'Italia ed offre le tipiche eccellenze gastronomiche romagnole, oltre al pregiato olio che si produce solo nel suo territorio.
Giorno 1: Brisighella, Faenza e la Vena del Gesso Romagnola. Distanza 41 km.
Giorno 2: Riolo Terme e la Valle del Senio. Distanza 46 km.
Alloggio: Hotel La Rocca in Brisighella
a faenza, a imola, a ravenna, a forlì
Part from Lecce, the capital of the Baroque, the first leg of the Ciclovia of the Ionian Salento. And it is immediately a journey between history and nature : as soon as the city leaves the archaeological area of Rudiae with its amphitheatre, the fiabian road of the Cupa Valley and the rural chiesthole of the Madonna della Neve. Then you enter the Grecìa Salentina, touching on Sternatia and Soleto, to stop in Galatin to admire the magnificent frescoes of the Basilica of St. Catherine of Alexandria and the atavics suggestive of the tarantates. You arrive in Nardò that comes with its ancient borgo rich in history.
salento, salento ionico, in salento, maglia, lecce, puglia, nardò, avetrana
**Update on 22nd September 2020**
The following text and the linked "hikes" routes are part of the Gallo Nero Bike Day event on last 20th September 2020. Together with the organising body we decided to let the routes be available all year round, hoping that more and more people decide to cycle on our roads. If you want to visit wineries, restaurants and businesses who joined the event, please call in advance because special menus and prices and opening times may vary without notification.
The ride is easy: starting from Greve in Chianti, the route passes through the hamlets of Greti- Passo dei Pecorai- Ferrone. Leaving behind the last houses in Ferrone, cyclists will then turn left to tackle the one and only climb, the uphill road of Luiano (length Km 3,500; elevation difference 3%), which offers a truly classic view of the territory, with vineyards and olive groves. Mercatale is the halfway mark and as the route continues towards the four roads, riders will enjoy panoramic views of the Val di Pesa valley (with San Donato and Tavarnelle) on the right, extending all the way to the countryside surrounding Siena. As the route descends on the downhill road of Leccia, it embraces the traditional Florentine Chianti landscape and participants will take in amazing views while pedaling on vineyard-lined roads, admiring Impruneta, Chiocchio and Strada in Chianti in the distance. A right turn at the end of the slope will bring participants to Greve in Chianti, and back to the beginning of the route after 9 Km on flat roads.
in Chianti, in Greve in Chianti, in Cavriglia, in Radda in Chianti, in Gaiole in Chianti, in Castellina in Chianti, Eroica, Tuscany in ebike
in Chianti, in Greve in Chianti, in Cavriglia, in Radda in Chianti, in Gaiole in Chianti, in Castellina in Chianti, Eroica, Tuscany in ebike
Let's take a trip to Montjuic, the hill hosting the 1992 Olympic Games, by electric bike. From the bottom of the hill a cable car will take us the 200 meters to the top of the hill where you can enjoy stunning views of the city.
We will stretch our legs as walk the castle and experience a 360° panoramic view of this magical city.
Then we will ride our e-bikes down to Port Vell, and climb aboard an ecofriendly catamaran to sail along the coast. We will see a completelly different perspective of the city and with the feel of the Meditertanean breeze we will enjoy a refreshing glass of Cava (included).
Once disembarked we will continue with our e-bikes through the Ciutadella Park and the magnificent Arc de Triomf.
NB: Our tours are conducted on comfortable electric bikes, suitable until 12 year old kids (or 1.45cm).
For smaller kids we have different options (trailers, child seats) so they can also enjoy the ride.
Winter: 10AM (excluded December, January and February)
Summer: 10AM
in Barcellona, in Barcelona
in Chianti, in Greve in Chianti, in Cavriglia, in Radda in Chianti, in Gaiole in Chianti, in Castellina in Chianti, Eroica, Tuscany in ebike
The Po is not just a river, it is a protagonist in the history of Cremona. Along its course it took place men, kingdoms, conflicts and generated culture with art, myths and legends.
The city has developed on its banks and exploited its resources, water and the ability to be a link on them, expanding its control even along its course leaving traces of different epochs still well visible today.
The path starts from Cremona following the left bank of the Po to the west to cross the point where the affluent Adda feeds it, called Punta d'Adda.
What to see in Crotta d 'Adda
It will be possible to see life stories related to the rivers painted on the walls of the houses, admire the nature generated by the water, the old ferry to cross the river, a circular experimental breeding and the history of the cremonese family Stanga that here has made a villa on natural terraction which rushes to the river area.
Crossing the rivers you reach the province of Lodi where at the Castello di Maccastorna remembers the figure of the Cremonese gentleman Cabrino Fondulo and the eccide accomplished in the castle of this small location, and then arriving at Castelnuovo Bocca d'Adda where to discover the Visconteo castle, bound to the Municipality of Cremona and the chapel of St. John the Baptist family of the Stanga family. The return will make you visit the real Punta d'Adda and a wooded path along the embankments.
This ebike tour to the west of Cremona allows you to immerse yourself in nature. A ring that leaves and ends in Cremona where you can rent your ebikes at the camping.
Based on your needs we can enrich the tailor-made tour and contact the most suitable facilities by sending a dedicated quote.
Pedaling with slowness is the best way of enjoying the experience, with BikeSquare Cremona you can.
in Cremona, in Trescore Cremasco, in Busseno, to Santa Maria del Monte sanctuary in Caravaggio, to Pignano palace,
Scopri questo magnifico itinerario che si sviluppa lungo la Via del Prosciutto Saint-Marcel che conduce fino alle miniere di Servette e alle acque verdi, sorgente da cui scorga un'acqua cristallina che colora di blù intenso il fondale del ruscello.
Lasciati tentare e degusta il Crudo Saint-Marcel in una merenderia che puoi trovare lungo il percorso.
in Valle d'Aosta, in Chatillon, in Fenis, in Ayas, In Cervino valley, to Champlong lakes, in Chamois, to Lod lake, to Zerbon mount
SORATTE AND SURROUNDINGS
A challenging and fascinating stage, the first in the land of the Etruscans: from here to the end of the GTL, for its entire northern arc, we will cross necropolises, tuff walls and roads cut into the stone and woods, the legacy of a people still partly mysterious and then merged into Roman civilization. From Stimigliano we cross two large "barriers", the Tiber first and then the Autostrada del Sole, to find ourselves in front of the only great giant that stands alone in the Agro Romano: Monte Soratte. With its unmistakable profiles, it is a limestone massif from which numerous hiking and mountain bike trails start, and has always stimulated the imagination of poets, writers and travelers, first of all Horace. To move around these hilly and often winding territories, the GTL 12 uses two European cycle paths, the Eurovelo 5 Romea Francigena and the Eurovelo 7 We continue along winding roads to Sant'Oreste, then Faleria, an ancient settlement of an ancient Lazio population, the Falisci, until we reach one of the pearls of Upper Lazio: Calcata, perched on a block of tuff in the middle of the Treja valley, is a village that seems to isolate itself from the rest of the world, once a refuge for hippie municipalities, today for craft shops. We continue descending into the woods of the Treja river valley, where there are also many paths and bridleways for fascinating detours such as the one to the Monte Gelato Waterfalls, a real locus amoenus used as a set for many films. From here we make a long bend to cross the Treja river to the north (there are no crossing passages except for very bumpy and impervious), and reach the two pretty villages of Nepi, a Borgia stronghold, and Civita Castellana, which gathers around its Fort San Gallo. Still through the countryside and woods, this time on the western bank of the Tiber, the last kilometers of the stage to Orte flow, also perched on a tuffaceous block and certainly worth a visit.
a Empoli, in Val d'Arno
Easy bike tour, crossing typical citrus groves of 'Clementina' of this area
The ingredients of this tour?ancient castles and typical farms. But the secret ingredient that makes it unique is the scent of orange flowers.Unique and unforgettable to get closer to this land rich in history, traditions and food and wine excellences.
Departure from Massaria Brica Rossa.
Costs
Tasting typical products during the tour. Price: € 5, reservation necessary.
Guided tour: € 25 per person
in Sibari, in Corigliano Calabro, in Schiavonea, at Piana di Sibari
The southern Francigena from Rome to Velletri.
It is a very exciting journey, full of mysteries and charm. It winds its way from Rome through the queen of streets, the ancient Appia, through Ciampino, Santa Maria delle Mole and Marino. From there you start to climb towards the Roman castles passing through the ancient path that ran along the Appian Way, you arrive at Castel Gandolfo admiring the lake of Albano, cross the town and immerse yourself in the woods reaching the splendid town of Nemi. We then continue to the Vivaro through the woods descending to the glorious city of Velletri. From here you can return directly by train or, why not, with the e-bike.
a Empoli, in Val d'Arno
ANGUILLARA / ROME THE VIA FRANCIGENA AND THE VEIO PARK
The last stage of the GTL (or the first, if you decide to leave northwards: it is not one-way!) largely exploits the route of the Via Francigena, in the last stretch of the long journey of the pilgrims who arrived in the Holy City. From Anguillara we pass through roads with little traffic near Lake Martignano – depending on the season, it will be more or less pleasant to stop for a swim – and then follow the course of the Cremera stream to the beautiful Sorbo Valley, where the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Sorbo stands. From here we can follow the GPS track and the sporadic indications of the Francigena up to the Veio Park, a city conquered by the Romans in the royal period, whose traces remain in an important archaeological site. We continue our journey towards the city through green patches and streams, along paths that are sometimes bumpy but always fascinating, up to the village of Isola Farnese and the Mola Waterfalls. At this point we still follow the course of the Cremera through secondary roads up to the point where it plunges into the Tiber becoming a tributary: we are now at the gates of the GRA, which we cross with an underpass, and in the northern suburbs of the capital: the entrance to the center is the task of the Tiber ridge, a cycle artery that runs along the river offering unexpected Roman views, from a perspective where traffic does not arrive. The routes to enter Rome include sections of Eurovelo 5 and Eurovelo 7.
a Empoli, in Val d'Arno
Cosa può esserci di più green di una vacanza in e-bike che parte dal centro di Genova (Piazza
Manin) con il trenino storico Genova - Casella ed arriva in Val Borbera, in una delle zone più verdi e
panoramiche dell 'Appennino Genovese? Da Casella, al termine dell'emozionante risalita di circa
un'ora con lo storico trenino, potrai continuare su una potente e-bike che senza fatica ti farà scoprire
con una facile pedalata assistita un territorio ricco di storia in un contesto naturale e di quiete dove
ad ogni angolo potrai scoprire scorci e panorami inaspettati.
Potrai noleggiare l'e-bike e percorrere uno degli anelli consigliati dall' app di BikeSquare in cui
trovare punti d'interesse e di ristoro dove degustare i formaggi e i vini locali come il Timorasso e il
Montebore. Oppure potrai pernottare in una delle strutture ricettive della Valle Borbera ed
assaporare i deliziosi piatti tipici godendoti la frescura ed il silenzio di un territorio ricco
di spunti naturalistici tutti da scoprire, come i panorami mozzafiato di Vendersi, il Castello di Borgo
Adorno, le strette di Pertuso, uno dei dei canyon più lunghi d'Italia, le cascate di Gordena e
l'imponente Castello della Pietra in Valle Vobbia.
Se si vuole viaggiare senza bagaglio si può richiedere il servizio locale di sherperaggio di BikeSquare.
in Val Borbera, in Arquata Scrivia, in Gavi, to Borghetto Borbera
A day in the saddle of a pedal-assisted bike among wine, water and legends, passing through some of the most beautiful villages in Irpinia and enjoying the wonderful flat nature of Volturara Irpina, a land of legends.
This route is a loop tour that starts and finishes at the e-bike rental point in Chiusano San Domenico, which, thanks to its privileged location, is the ideal place to set out to explore one of the most fascinating areas of Irpinia.
However, if you prefer to start from the ebike rental point located at the Ciclostazione Avellino (Contrada San Lorenzo 18, Atripalda). add the AB/BA route (16.5 km) to this track to reach the bike rental point in Chiusano San Domenico.
This is a route that presents no particular difficulty and can therefore be tackled with all available types of rental e-bike: city, trekking and full suspension e-MTB.
This trail can be lengthened or shortened as desired. Therefore, feel free to contact us to let us know your time and/or fitness needs: we will be happy to customise this path so that it perfectly suits your requirements.
Let's start!
After refilling your water bottle at the Fontana Vecchia in Chiusano San Domenico, from which clear water always gushes out fresh, it is time to hit the road!
Follow the directions on the GPS track we have provided and, whenever you arrive at a point of interest, learn more about the places by reading the tips we have prepared for you: we hope you will find them interesting and that they will help you to fully enjoy your ebike excursion along the roads of Irpinia!
After about 2 km of road, you will have to turn onto State Road 400. Although it is classified as a state road, and therefore a fast road, it is in fact a road with low traffic intensity, since it is now replaced by other, more convenient roads. In any case, we advise you to be careful and pedal in the comfortable space between the continuous line that delimits the roadway (it is very wide), because some of the few vehicles that pass along it may proceed at high speed.
The road continues with a very slight incline for 5 km, you will be able to overcome the most challenging stretch of the whole day in a short time. Once you enter the junction for Castelvetere sul Calore, you will only pedal your electric bike along roads with non-existent traffic, so you can relax, enjoy the scenery, and stop to take photographs whenever you want.
Once in Castelvetere, visit the historic centre, better known as 'La Ripa'.
Leaving the village, the road continues slightly uphill towards Montemarano, the village famous for the high quality of its Aglianico wine, for the Tarantella Montemaranese and for its Carnival. After visiting the historic centre of Montemarano, turn back to the beginning of the village and take the road to Volturara and the Piana del Dragone.
Here begins a long and beautiful descent, partly wooded and therefore sheltered from the scorching sun: enjoy the road, keeping your hands firmly on the ebike's brakes. For about 13 kilometres you can hardly pedal at all. Towards the end of the descent, take care only to turn left and follow the signs for Volturara Irpina.
At the end of the descent you will have arrived in the town of Volturara Irpinia: welcome to the Piana del Dragone. Being a plateau of about 1,110 hectares, it is a popular place for cyclists in the province of Avellino. Riding an ebike and cycling here is a real pleasure. The absence of slopes, zero traffic and the beauty of the landscape will leave you breathless.
Before visiting the town of Volturara Irpina, don't forget to visit the Bocca del Dragone, a very important place from a naturalistic point of view, being the nerve centre of the most important hydrographic basin in the central south, and to learn more about the legend connected to this evocative place with the sheet we have prepared for you. There is no shortage of picnic tables and picnic areas near the Bocca del Dragone, so if you want to plan a longer stopover, this might be the right place.
This place changes profoundly depending on the seasons: if in summer it is full of pastures and cultivated gardens, in winter - when rainfall and water quantity are conspicuous - it could literally be flooded. If you find yourself visiting it during the flooding phase, you can literally cross this kind of lake, using a walkway bordered on either side by a wooden fence.
Leaving Volturara Irpina, you will find yourself pushing the pedals of your ebike along the so-called Ofantina Vecchia. After 3 km, you will reach 'Malepasso'. The name of this place dates back to the time of the Briganti, to denote its dangerousness and the real possibility of encountering some of them.
From here on, you will be immersed in lush nature, surrounded by mountains so close that you will feel as if you could touch them. The marvellous descent will give you a stupendous panorama, with Atripalda, Avellino and Mercogliano below you, with Montevergine and the Partenio Regional Park right in front of you. There is a quarry along the descent, so watch out for heavy vehicles entering and leaving the quarry that may be driving along the hairpin bends.
After the last few pedal strokes, it will not be at all difficult to reach the ebike rental point in Chiusano San Domenico. Here you will find our staff ready to welcome you back and to collect your impressions and suggestions on the experience you will have had riding your pedal-assisted bike.
Please, remember that we are at your complete disposal before, during and after your excursions on the rented ebikes. Thanks to the GPS trackers on all our pedal-assisted bikes, we can reach you quickly and accurately in the event of difficulties.
For information on routes and rental, for assistance during ebike rental you can call us on the phone (Mon 4:30 pm-8:00 pm / Tue-Sat 9:30 am -1:30 pm, 16:30 pm - 8:00 pm) or write to us on Whatsapp 24 hours a day. The number to contact is always the same, whether you want to talk by voice or exchange messages on Whatsapp. Just add the number +39.(0)825.31.139 to your address book to chat with us.
If you just want to think about having fun, relax and let one of our guides accompany you. We will be happy to reveal hidden corners, breathtaking views and share the road with you.
It is part of the Bike Square rental point of Arquata Scrivia and percurring the central route that crosses the historic center is reached by the bridge over the creek Scrivia in the direction of Grondona. The route is entirely on paved road of low traffic. The verdeggiante Valle del torrente Spinti is crossed and the characteristic centre of Grondona, rich in historical testimonies, is reached. The borough recalls the medieval ones of the 'Interior Genovese, with buildings constructed in local stone. Among the atraters to be seen, the Church of the 'Annunziata and the Church of S. Maria dell 'Assunta, both Romanesque, the superstite cinquecenture tower of the Castle Doria and l 'ancient stone bridge. From Grondona you start climbing and the path becomes panoramic until you reach the resorts of Sasso and Lemmi, quest ' last a small altipiano rich in meadows and pastures. From here you begin the long descent into the woods of latileaves from the thousand colors and perfumes, until you arrive at Castel de Ratti and from here through a ponticello on Borbera you reach Borghetto Borbera where you will be able to visit its historical centre and its own shops. Finished the visit crosses the bridge and sweaty the resort of Torre Ratti a street is beginning to be immersed in verdeggish fields that cost the towering Borbera to the pleasant historical centre of Vignole Borbera. The road to Arquata is finally refolding on a secondary path rich in salidescent in a verdefied rural context that traces back to the location of Varinella, to the bridge over the torrent Scrivia and then to the centre of Arquata S.
in Val Borbera, in Arquata Scrivia, in Gavi, to Borghetto Borbera
Valpolicella: the name comes from the ancient latin "Val Polis Cellae", valley with many wineries. Even if the origin of the name is not sure, the region is still nowadays a paradise for wine lovers.
This easy ride crosses the wine region of Valpolicella. The itinerary goes out the city following a safe bike path that leads us to the immense vineyards of Valpolicella. Then, after a easy climb, we reach the top of a hill from where we can enjoy a great view over mountains and hills. On the road we can also see many Venetian Villas, elegant building built since the XV century.
We suggest to have a break in a winery, in order to experience the best of Valpolicella, the wine: there are many of them on our route.
Finally, the itinerary follow the river Adige and goes back to the city passing in front of the Arena and crossing the main squares.
in Verona, in Valpolicella, in South Adige parc
A special path for Jubilee in the capital of Christendom. This 16-mile religious character path is attributed to the priest San filippo Neri and was a two-day pedestrian path linked to the pilgrimage of the 7 churches that during the jubilee had to visit in order to have a pardon.
It is part of the port San.Paolo percurring the cycling of viale aventine costing the Colesseo and its beautiful archaeological park is thus coming to the beautiful Church of S. Maria Maggiore, the church dedicated to the Madonna, is then going through the Esquilino neighbourhood, is proceeding on a tiburtina by arriving at S. Lorenzo outside the Mura near the monumental cemetery of the Verano. It then proceeds around the mural belt of the aurelian walls and comes to the Church of S. Croce in Jerusalem where it is preserved part of the Cross on the crucifix Jesus, to follow comes to S. Giovanni in Laterano with his splendid laternanese palace his baptistery and the famous Holy Scale.
Following by proceeding on often busy roads you come to Metronia port and costing the walls and its park, its Catacombs comes on the Appia Antica where the church of San Sebastian is situated on the ancient Via delle Seven churches equip Tor Marancia and the Garbatella and arrive in São Paulo outside the Mura.So equipped with the city with its trastevere Testaccio neighbourhoods comes to the Basilica of Rome San pietro, the center of Christendom. A religious tour but filled with spiritual meanings.
a Empoli, in Val d'Arno