Lacona-Trails
Description
This varied tour is divided into four challenging descents, each of which begins with an ascent in Lacona and ends there as well. If you don’t need the full dose all at once, you can tackle all the descents individually instead of this big four-part combination.
Trail 1: Mulino Trail
From Lacona, you first ride up on leisurely side roads and finally on the main road to the pass leading to Portoferraio. At the highest point of the road, turn left and follow a gently ascending gravel road a bit further uphill until you reach the entrance to the Mulino Trail on the left. This fast and fun S2 descent is one of the region’s absolute classics.
Trail 2: Serra del Poro Trail
In principle, you could approach this trail in the same way as the Mulino Trail, since its starting point is not far away. With this route, however, you climb the paved road up to the Passo del Monumento and, at the highest point, turn right onto a rough gravel road. This road leads uphill for a bit, then downhill, and uphill again, until you finally reach the trailhead on the right. The Serra del Poro Trail is noticeably more technical than the Mulino Trail. On average, it requires S2-level riding skills, but features numerous S3 sections and, especially in the lower section, longer, rough stretches.
Trail 3: Barbatoja Trail
The approach to this descent is almost identical to that of the Serra del Poro Trail. Those riding an e-mountain bike can alternatively reach the trailhead via Monte San Martino and Monte Barbatoja. On this route, however, you’ll need to conquer two treacherous climbs where you’ll have to push your mountain bike without additional motor assistance. The Barbatoja Trail is the most challenging of this four-trail combination and is quite steep and slippery in many sections. Experienced mountain bikers will, however, appreciate this S3 trail.
Trail 4: Laconella Trail
For the fourth descent, you pedal back up the road toward Passo del Monumento. At exactly 155 meters above sea level, a forest road branches off to the left, leading uphill and crossing the future descent route. This trail begins just below Monte Tambone. If you’d like, you can take a detour up to the summit for the magnificent view. The descent trail is a varied and enjoyable ride that offers a bit of everything: fast sections, rough stretches, washed-out gullies, and “flow.”
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Details of the tour
38 km
1350 m
1350 m
5 above sea level
264 above sea level
1 day
Lacona
Lacona
3718
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If you’re planning to ride the Il Mulino and Serra del Perro trails, you can also opt for the Turchetto Climb instead of taking the road—it leads uphill at the end of the Il Mulino Trail. While it’s a breeze for e-bike riders, it’s a challenge for regular cyclists. But with some leg power and the right cornering technique, it’s almost entirely rideable.