Today I start at Pontassieve, crossing the 16th century bridge and followed the track of an ancient road, climbing amid Chianti vineyards, up to the village of Diacceto (460m). Over the next 5 days I generally will continue this uphill journey through vineyards and forests.

The views today were spectacular looking over vineyards and through forests towards the green mountains of the central Apennines. Although only 18km, it has an 1100m climb and some rough tracks. It was a bit tougher today as headed towards the first mountain pass of the route at Passo della Consuma (1050m)!

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