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Not long after crossing under the railway bridge come to the town of San Jacopo al Girone (6.7km). At the entry to town and just before a childrend’s outdoor play area, turn left off the path and follow Via del Girone alongside the railroad tracks for two long blocks to the stoplight and piazza at the center of town. Cross left, under the tracks, and then veer right onto the white brick sidewalk of Via San Jacopo. At the end of the sidewalk turn left and follow Via dei Bassi as it winds its narrow way uphill along stone walls and through olive groves. At the second right, turn onto Via della Rosa which traverses the hillside then descends with views of Compiobbi below. Follow the road downhill past the railroad tracks where it finally ends at Strada Proviniciale 110 in Compiobbi (10km).

Now turn right at the Strada Provinciale, cross under the railroad tracks and then cross the Via Arentina highway. Here the official path heads back up into the hills, but a shorter and quieter option is across the street. Here in the small piazza are a bank, restaurant and cafá/bar.Take the trail just past the newspaper kiosk at the right side of the piazza along the slow and lazy Arno River. In 300m turn left at a yellow utility tower and walk the steps up to the protected walk beside the highway. In 400m you come to the riverside town of Ellera. Continue as the walkway becomes a sidewalk and then briefly rejoin the highway at a traffic circle in the town of Le Falle.