- Chiesa di San Martino - Immerse yourself in a day-long trek across the towering summits of the enchanting Foreste Casentinesi National Park. Escape urban life, pack your gear, secure your hiking boots, and embark on a journey through the Foreste Casentinesi National park.
A mere hour’s drive from Florence will transport you to this internationally renowned National Park and its pristine reserve woodlands.
Our rendezvous is set for 9 AM at the San Martino Church in Castagno d’Andrea 8 (the hometown of the illustrious artist Andrea del Castagno). A brief 15-minute car ride from there will bring us to the trailhead.
As we hike through the enchanting beech woods, we’ll ascend to the park’s two loftiest summits, Monte Falterona (1654 mt./5426 ft.) and Monte Falco (1658 mt./5439 ft.), where we’ll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramas. On our descent, we’ll discover the Arno river’s origin and a mystical, concealed Etruscan lake known as the Lake of the Idols.
Distance: 13 km / 7.4 miles
Elevation gain: 700 mt. / 3280 ft.
Estimated hiking duration: 6 hours
Difficulty: Easy
A certified mountain guide, well-versed in the region’s history, natural environment, and geological features, will lead the way.
- Mountain guide included
The ‘Casentinesi Forest National Park’ is undoubtedly a gem of Italy, tucked between Tuscany and Emilia Romagna and spanning 36,846 hectares.
Home to a diversity of wildlife including wolves, deer, and boars, the park boasts some of the most breathtaking beech forests. The Sasso Fratino integral reserve, a UNESCO site, is contained within its borders. The park not only promises captivating natural beauty but also holds a wealth of intriguing history.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.