THE PISTOIA-ABETONE IS EVEN MORE BEAUTIFUL AND CHALLENGING
After twenty years, the Pistoia-Abetone race returns to its historic 52 km length!
After careful consideration, it was decided to introduce a route change in its final section. At km 38, in Ponte Sestaione, the race leaves the busy SS12 and turns onto the SP20 to rejoin the main road at Fontana Vaccaia—3 km before the finish line—passing through the villages of Pian degli Ontani and Pian di Novello. The new route, approximately 2 km longer, is more shaded, offers unparalleled natural beauty (it skirts the Pian di Novello Biogenetic Reserve and the Abetone Botanical Garden) and, above all, much less traffic. And it’s certainly no less challenging; in addition to the additional 2 km, it features some truly challenging sections. The “challenge” is renewed once again!
The route is open to traffic and, therefore, the Road Code must be respected.
From Ponte Calcaiola to Le Piastre (5th to 16th km) the road will be closed to traffic from 7:45am to 10:00am.
The total positive difference in height is 1830 m.