Poggio Ballone, Mountain summit in Grosseto, Italy
Poggio Ballone rises to 631 meters above sea level with steep gradients reaching 12.5 percent through cork and chestnut tree sections.
The mountain forms the southwestern extension of the Metalliferous Hills, separating the Pecora River plain from the Grosseto plain crossed by Bruna and Ombrone.
The mountain serves as a natural boundary between different Tuscan territories, connecting the municipalities of Castiglione della Pescaia, Gavorrano, and Scarlino.
A drinking fountain positioned near the summit provides necessary hydration for cyclists and hikers completing the 8.3-kilometer ascent from Pian d'Alma.
The summit houses an Italian Air Force radar center monitoring air traffic over the Tyrrhenian Sea, making it a strategic point for aviation control.
Elevation above the sea: 631 m
GPS coordinates: 42.82918,10.88032
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:05
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