Lilliano - Castellina - Brancaia - Vagliagli (Aiola)

<p>TIME: approx. 2:30 h</p> <p><strong>1. Part (Lilliano to Talciona):</strong></p> <p>Gravel path, partly steep sections up to 15% incline, hardly trafficked</p> <p><strong>2. Part (Strada Regionale Val D'Elsa SR429 to Castellina):</strong></p> <p>Road, constant incline of 4-5%, little traffic</p> <p><strong>3. Part (Castellina - Brancaia - Vagliagli):</strong></p> <p>Gravel path, partly steep descents (14%) and inclines up to 16%, moderately trafficked due to the Brancaia and Aiola vineyards</p> <p><strong>4. Part (Vagliagli to Castellina):</strong></p> <p>initially steep ascent, then gravel path with slight elevation changes, hardly any traffic, just before Castellina on Via Statale (SR222) with moderate traffic</p> <p><strong>5. Part (Castellina to Lilliano):</strong></p> <p>on Strada Provinciale di Castellina downhill with little to moderate traffic, last section on gravel path into the valley with partly steep sections, ascent to Lilliano at about 8-10% incline, hardly any traffic</p>