Immersion in the Biogenetic Forest of Pian degli Ontani
Abetone Cutigliano
Spring
Route of the two valleys
Pistoia, Sambuca Pistoiese
Street art in Pistoia and the Pistoia Mountains
Pistoia, San Marcello Piteglio
Cycling through the Pistoia Hills
Pistoia
Cycling from the Apennines to Pistoia
Pistoia
San Marcello Pistoiese and the enchanted Forest
San Marcello Piteglio
Stone trail – Ecomuseo della Montagna Pistoiese
Sambuca Pistoiese
Daily life trail – Ecomuseo della Montagna Pistoiese
Abetone Cutigliano, Pistoia
Sacred Art trail- Ecomuseo della Montagna Pistoiese
San Marcello Piteglio
Nature trail – Ecomuseo della Montagna Pistoiese
Abetone Cutigliano, San Marcello Piteglio
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Immersion in the Biogenetic Forest of Pian degli Ontani
A medium-difficulty cycling route, suitable for MTB and gravel bikes, through a captivating forest reserve that will enchant you.
The Pian degli Ontani Biogenetic Nature Reserve is one of the most enchanting places in the Pistoiese Mountains. Spanning approximately 500 hectares, it is managed by the State Forestry Corps. Located within the Sestaione stream basin, it is bordered by a ridge featuring expansive meadows and pastures, with peaks such as Poggione (1761 m), Pizzo Alpestre (1743 m), and Monte Uccelliera (1656 m) rising above. The trail starts from the…
Abetone Cutigliano
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Route of the two valleys
An itinerary designed for bicycle touring, winding through lush forests, historic villages, and the scenic landscapes of the Tuscan–Emilian Apennines.
This cycle touring route offers full immersion along the high ridge of the Tuscan–Emilian Apennines, in pristine environments rich in biodiversity between the Reno and Limentra valleys. It is ideal for mountain-bike and gravel-bike enthusiasts, for horseback trekking, and—when there is snow—for fat biking and snow walking. The route provides a complete experience of sport and nature. It starts from the Pracchia railway station, which is easily reachable by train…
Pistoia, Sambuca Pistoiese
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Street art in Pistoia and the Pistoia Mountains
Street art in Pistoia and the Montagna Pistoiese has been reinterpreted with a modern, personal touch. Here’s a guide to the key artists behind these works.
Anyone strolling through the streets of Pistoia can’t help but notice its ancient medieval charm, still alive in every corner of the city. The striped churches in green and white, with their unique architecture and intricate details, tell stories of centuries of history and tradition, while major city landmarks, such as the Palazzo Comunale and the majestic Palazzo dei Vescovi, stand as witnesses to a distant past. However, among the…
Pistoia, San Marcello Piteglio
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Cycling through the Pistoia Hills
An easy bike tour suitable for everyone, starting from the beautiful Piazza del Duomo in Pistoia and leading you through villages and olive groves.
The route begins at Piazza del Duomo in Pistoia, then climbs into the northern hills, passing through the villages of Germinaia and Valdibrana, and on the return journey, along the shores of the lake in Villa Puccini Park, a magical spot just outside the city. The itinerary, mostly paved but with some fun dirt road sections, is ideal for a pleasant half-day e-bike excursion. Leaving behind the Palazzo Comunale, the…
Pistoia
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Cycling from the Apennines to Pistoia
In treno fino a Pracchia, per raggiungere il cuore dell’Appennino Pistoiese e pedalare tra panoramici e rilassanti scorci naturali.
An itinerary that begins by train, gaining all the elevation that will later be lost during the ride. It covers 20 pleasant kilometres, taking us from the Reno Valley to the Ombrone Valley, the two main rivers of the province, which flow in opposite directions—one towards the Adriatic and the other towards the Tyrrhenian Sea. The route moves from the wooded Apennines to hills covered with olive groves and dotted…
Pistoia
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San Marcello Pistoiese and the enchanted Forest
A trail to ride by bike or e-bike to immerse yourself in the lush and refreshing nature of the Teso Forest.
Starting from San Marcello Pistoiese, just a few steps below the square, we take the old F.A.P. road, the Ferrovia Alto Pistoiese, a narrow-gauge railway with a reduced distance between the rails compared to standard gauge. The term "narrow gauge" also became part of the local dialect, often referring to reluctant behaviour. The F.A.P. was in operation until 1965, and the train used to reach the starting point of our…
San Marcello Piteglio
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Stone trail – Ecomuseo della Montagna Pistoiese
Stonemasons for centuries have worked the stone of the Pistoia Mountains. This itinerary will lead you to the discovery of an ancient medieval settlement.
The Ecomuseo della Montagna Pistoiese is a series of six routes in the open air, museums, teaching hubs and historical artefacts whose purpose is to introduce us to the Montagna Pistoiese area through signs which the relationship between humans and the environment has left over centuries of history. The Stone trail is a route backwards in time. Visitors will find themselves walking along the centenary path of the Via Francesca della Sambuca…
Sambuca Pistoiese
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Daily life trail – Ecomuseo della Montagna Pistoiese
The ancient crafts and the daily life of the inhabitants of the Pistoia Mountains over the centuries, in this itinerary between past and present.
The Ecomuseo della Montagna Pistoiese is a series of six routes in the open air, museums, teaching hubs and historical artefacts whose purpose is to introduce us to the Montagna Pistoiese area through signs which the relationship between humans and the environment has left over centuries of history. This trail allows for a comparison between contemporary everyday life and that of our ancestors, highlighting how, over just a few decades, the relationship…
Abetone Cutigliano, Pistoia
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Sacred Art trail- Ecomuseo della Montagna Pistoiese
A journey into the sacred art and popular religiosity of the Pistoia Mountains. An opportunity to discover the hamlet of Popiglio.
The Ecomuseo della Montagna Pistoiese is a series of six routes in the open air, museums, teaching hubs and historical artefacts whose purpose is to introduce us to the Montagna Pistoiese area through signs which the relationship between humans and the environment has left over centuries of history. The Sacred Art Trail is centred around the parish church of Santa Maria Assunta, in the hamlet of Popiglio, a small fraction of San…
San Marcello Piteglio
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Nature trail – Ecomuseo della Montagna Pistoiese
The Montagna Pistoiese region is a very interesting environmental asset: a living treasure, ever-changing, with an exciting multi-faceted appeal.
The Ecomuseo della Montagna Pistoiese is a series of six routes in the open air, museums, teaching hubs and historical artefacts whose purpose is to introduce us to the Montagna Pistoiese area through signs which the relationship between humans and the environment has left over centuries of history. The Nature trail will lead you to discover the variety and beauty of the plant and animal world, and to understand the extraordinary diversity…
Abetone Cutigliano, San Marcello Piteglio
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