Further information
Meeting point at Bar Consumi at 9:30 and departure in the direction of Gualdo, Villa and Castel Castagnaio.
Lunch break (self-managed) in support at the Ospitale di San Jacopo in Villa and arrival in Stia via Campolombardo: have you never heard of these places? This is absolutely a good reason to participate! And you will also be able to enter inside the walls of the Castle of Castagnaio, exceptionally open for the occasion, the most forgotten of the Guidi Family castles, opposite the ancestral site of Poggio Tramonti …. sacred and profane mix, and the stage proves to be truly unique in the area.
And then there are ancient hospices for pilgrims and recurring sacred images such as that of St Roch in ‘travelling’ clothes and with a broadsword.
Have we intrigued you a little? We hope so! Legs on your shoulders then! The route is 16 km and requires a good walking habit.
The return to the cars will be by bus service from Stia Firenze (departure from Stia Paese 17:45). Bus ticket not included in the cost of the excursion.
TECHNICAL INFO
Meeting point: Passo della Consuma, Pratovecchio Stia
Difficulty: E = hiking
Length: 16km
Duration: 8h
Height difference: 600mt
Points of interest: The Via di Francesco in the less anthropised and mountainous Apennine route, centuries-old chestnut groves and thousand-year-old castles, roaring torrents on the slopes of the Alto Casentino.
Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash.
In the event of rain or bad weather, the excursion may be postponed. In that case you will be notified in good time.
Excursion not suitable for children under 12 years of age.
Chocolate not included in the cost of the excursion.
Info
For any information please send an email to prenotazioni@altertrek.it or contact Marta +39 320 06766