La Valleriana offers surprises and fun, in many forms. Surely one of the most interesting activities is trekking, which blends perfectly with the green landscapes and slow atmospheres of this land between the Valdinievole and Lucca.
La Valleriana offers surprises and fun, in many forms. Surely one of the most interesting activities is trekking, which blends perfectly with the green landscapes and slow atmospheres of this land between the Valdinievole and Lucca.
It is no coincidence that it is called “Svizzera Pesciatina” the excellences of this area over Pescia are innumerable and many paths of different difficulty to enjoy walks immersed in nature, surrounded by nature and history, an authentic corner of a Tuscany that still preserves its traditions.
Ancient villages, known as the “ten castles of Valleriana” mark these enchanted environments; a network of trails, trekking and biking trails allow you to admire truly stunning views towards the Apennines, the Apuan Alps and the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The traces of the local peasant culture can be found in the ancient sources, in the water mills, in the narrow streets of the villages and also in the products of the local cuisine such as the Sorana bean IGP and the sweet chestnut flour. To learn more about the Valleriana, the RDP Padule di Fucecchio Center has also included in the calendar of autumn guided tours an excursion to discover the naturalistic and historical-environmental aspects of the Alta Valle della Pescia.
Fattoria di Pietrabuona unfold several paths from a few hours to a full day, it is possible to request the support and advice of our Staff who will be happy to suggest the path suited to your abilities. From the Fattoria di Pietrabuona you can easily reach in just over an hour by car, the Apennines and its enchanting mountains, or the Apuan Alps, mainly rock that offer breathtaking views. Here are some paths:
- Via della Fiaba, Percorso di media difficoltà, ad anello, da Pietrabuona si raggiunge Pescia e poi Collodi.
- Via dei Mulini da Stiappa un facile percorso nel bosco che porta fino ai piedi di Sorana.
- Trekking Croce a Veglia e Monte Granaio
- Da Pietrabuona a Medicina
- Da Sorana a Aramo
- Anello Monte Battifolle
- Da Sorana al paese fantasma di Lignana
- Da Montaione a Lanciole
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